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Dream11 Super Smash breaking new ground

New Zealand’s Dream11 Super Smash competition is knocking engagement records out of the park, breaking boundaries in broadcast viewership, digital exposure and merchandise sales for the 2024-25 season.

02 February, 2025 in Domestic News

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Devine takes break from domestic cricket

WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine will take a break from domestic cricket and return home immediately to prioritise her well-being

25 January, 2025 in Domestic News

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Wellington Blaze Head Coach steps down

After leading Wellington Blaze to the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title and two Dream11 Super Smash trophies - including the latest 2023/24 title, Head Coach Lance Dry is switching to a fresh challenge

20 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Look out Super Smash, here come the Otago Sparks

If the unstoppable Otago Sparks' one-day form is anything to go by, there are going to be some nervous opponents going up against the southerners as the teams switch it up into T20 mode

15 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Reinforced Blaze moving on up

Melie Kerr top-scored for a second day on the bounce for Wellington Blaze as the Hearts lost their way against their traditional adversary

15 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Demolition in Dunedin

Six rounds, six bonus-point victories, a Bates hundred, a Carson bag, and there are now two teams who can not catch them on the table. How good is it to be an Otago Sparks supporter right now?

15 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Hinds rise to second

Twin bonus point victories at Pukekura Park puts Central right back in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield contention

15 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Kerr sisters deliver the goods

Straight back in the team and straight into century mode, Melie Kerr helped Wellington Blaze set up a much needed victory over the higher ranked Auckland Hearts

14 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Sparks hit halfway with straight A report card

It's becoming a familiar refrain, but can anyone beat the defending champion Otago Sparks in New Zealand's national women's one-day championship this season?

14 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Tomlinson and Devonshire lead a Central speccy

There weren't many dry eyes after 34-year-old Hinds veteran Kerry Tomlinson scored her maiden Domestic century, in a record-breaking stand with youngster Flora Devonshire - who then went on to clinch her maiden bag

14 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Will Clark achieves rare all-round double

File it under 'fascinating draw' or 'breakthrough performance'. A young Stags allrounder joined elite company with a maiden bag and maiden century in the same game, while veteran ND captain Jeet Raval almost broke a world record for the slowest first-class century as he staved off defeat in a top-of-the-table clash

10 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Canterbury bosses Otago Volts

The Otago Volts fought back bravely in this match with Luke Georgeson and Max Chu equalling an incredible national partnership record that has stood since 1930. But by the end of the game, Canterbury would be the new leader atop the Plunket Shield table, halfway through the championship

10 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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10 in match for Younghusband

Wellington Firebirds captain Nick Kelly produced his third century in the space of just four games this season, in a spinfest match that also saw Aces captain Sean Solia perform a rare feat with the bat, and, Firebirds leggie Younghusband finally crack a 10-for match analysis

10 December, 2024 in Match Reports

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Stage set for rematch at School Boys First XI Cup (1)

The stage will be set for a rematch between last year’s form sides at the 2024 Secondary School Boys First XI Cup (formerly Gillette Cup), beginning Wednesday 11th December in Lincoln. 

09 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Strong Auckland youngsters do it again

It was a hard-fought week, but Auckland's Under 19 Women proved yet again that they were the team to beat at nationals, with back-to-back crowns

08 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Sir John Graham Trophy unveiled

Sir John Graham’s legacy to cricket and team management will be recognised by a trophy and annual scholarship named in his honour. The man who played such a key part in the New Zealand men’s team revival through the late nineties, including the 1999 side’s famous 2-1 Test series win in England, is credited for pioneering the role of the professional team manager in modern cricket.

07 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Super Smash retro shirts selling out

The Dream11 Super Smash’s trip back to the future is proving to be a winner with cricket fans across the nation! 

05 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Craig Cumming set to end Otago Sparks tenure

The former BLACKCAP, Otago Volt and Canterbury cricketer has taken the Otago Sparks to new heights as Head Coach. But the reigning Hallyburton Johnstone Shield champions will soon need a new mentor when he takes up a new role offshore

03 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Super Smash goes back to the future!

The Dream11 Super Smash is heading back to the future this summer with all 12 teams set to don retro kits.

03 December, 2024 in Domestic News

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Magicians strike back against ND

Canterbury Magician Kate Ebrahim wouldn’t be denied two days in a row by the Northern Districts in Rangiora, as the Magicians' one-day summer finally got lift-off

01 December, 2024 in Match Reports