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Scene set for huge weekend of HBJ Shield

Posted Friday, 12 December, 2025 in Domestic News

2025/26

HALLYBURTON JOHNSTONE SHIELD

Round Five 10.30am | Saturday 12 December 2025

Round Six 10.30am | Sunday 13 December 2025

• Kennards Hire Community Oval, Eden Park, Auckland

Auckland Hearts v Northern Districts

• Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North

Central Hinds v Otago Sparks

• MainPower Oval, Rangiora

Canterbury Magicians v Wellington Blaze

FULL SCHEDULE

The Hallyburton Johnstone Shield is still tight at the top as the competition reach its halfway mark.

Who will make a break in the last one-dayers before Christmas - and will the defending champion Otago Sparks still be standing at the end of it?

The Sparks have been missing a few regular stars to injury, but they still sport experience and talent in their side while the Central Hinds' WHITE FERNS Hannah Rowe and Rosemary Mair are both sitting out this weekend with side niggles.

Could this be the Sparks' opportunity to finally get their first win and stay in the race?

Meanwhile the Hearts will be focused on making the most of their home advantage against a rampaging Northern Districts team on Eden Park's outer ground, while the Mags stay in Rangiora for two big games against a strong and win-hungry Blaze squad.

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