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Sparks suffer first defeat in 14 months

The Auckland Hearts staved off the fighting defending champions who were a batter down after an injury to Suzie Bates

08 February, 2025 in Match Reports

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Ebrahim bag burns Blaze

On a day that saw three debuts, it was an indefatigable 33-year-old veteran who once again stole the show, Kate Ebrahim taking her first List A bag in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield competition and first as an off-spinner

08 February, 2025 in Match Reports

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The Hinds are back

In a sound team performance, Mikaela Greig and Hannah Rowe still managed to stand out as Central held onto their top two Hallyburton Johnstone Shield spot, despite a bag and hat-trick from Jesse Prasad

08 February, 2025 in Match Reports

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Relentless Sparks lock in another Final

With a perfect seven bonus point wins from seven rounds, the Otago Sparks have become the first team to quallify for the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Final

08 February, 2025 in Match Reports

Community News

CD Māori Wāhine & Tāmaki Makaurau Tāne retain Māori National Tournament titles

Central Districts Māori wāhine and Tāmaki Makaurau tāne will keep their trophy cabinets well stocked this winter, defending both of their titles at the 2025 Māori National Tournaments.

07 February, 2025 in Community News

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Birds bounce back at Basin

The Firebirds defeated Northern Districts for the second time in The Ford Trophy this season, Muhammad Abbas top-scoring with a half century on both occasions

06 February, 2025 in Match Reports

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Dunner stunner: 643 runs in a last-ball thriller

Canterbury and the Otago Volts traded maiden centuries in a high-scoring Ford Trophy thriller that will go down as one of doozies, Scott Janett on the winning side after a maiden century on one-day debut

06 February, 2025 in Match Reports

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Tom Bruce ton as Stags keep roaring

The Ford Trophy burst back into life with the Dream11 Super Smash champions looking to move up the one-day table

06 February, 2025 in Match Reports

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Taranaki tastes rare Hawke Cup success

After spending more than a year in Napier, the Hawke Cup has a new home as Taranaki embarks on its first tenure since 2006/07 - having beaten Hawke’s Bay on the first innings in a remarkable opening match of the 2024/25 season

04 February, 2025 in Match Reports

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Super Smash stars headline Māori National Tournament squads

A host of Dream11 Super Smash stars will be on display at this week’s Tane & Wāhine Māori National Tournaments, hosted in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

03 February, 2025 in Community News

Domestic News

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

International News

Duffy called in for Tri Series in Pakistan

Otago Volts pace-bowler Jacob Duffy has been added to the BLACKCAPS ODI squad for the upcoming Tri Series in Pakistan, starting in Lahore on Saturday, February 8.

31 January, 2025 in International News

International News

Obituary: Ann McKenna

Former WHITE FERN Ann McKenna, who passed away in Nelson last week, will be remembered as a multi-talented sportswoman who played a significant role for New Zealand women’s cricket both as a player, and as a coach and mentor.

31 January, 2025 in International News

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Pasifika U19 create history at 2025 Rangatahi Cricket Festival

History has been made this week in Tāmaki Makaurau with the Pasifika Cricket Association claiming not only their first ever victories, but also a maiden title at the 2025 Rangatahi Cricket Festival.

30 January, 2025 in International News

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Hockley hails Melie Kerr achievement

New Zealand cricket great and Hall of Famer Debbie Hockley has heaped praise on WHITE FERNS star Melie Kerr after the 24-year-old was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Year for 2024.

29 January, 2025 in International 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 International News

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South Asian teams to compete at the Rangatahi Cricket Festival

Two South Asian team are set to compete in the 2025 Rangatahi Cricket Festival in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland next week.

23 January, 2025 in International News

Community News

Taranaki eyes up Hawke Cup

Taranaki will make its first Hawke Cup Challenge since 2017/18, after having won the right to challenge Hawke's Bay in the upcoming first Challenge of the summer in Napier

20 January, 2025 in Community News

Community News

Auckland Cricket assist Samoa U19’s World Cup preparation

Auckland Cricket have extended a helping hand to Samoa’s U19 Women ahead of their upcoming World Cup campaign in Malaysia.

17 January, 2025 in Community News

International News

Umpires & Scorers Advisory Group established to strengthen support across Aotearoa

An inaugural Community Cricket Umpires & Scorers Advisory Group (USAG) has been announced this week, established to oversee community umpiring and scoring across Aotearoa.

15 January, 2025 in International News

International News

Auckland U19 Men do the double!

A hotly contested National Men's Under 19 Tournament has culminated in Auckland’s U19 Men claiming their second consecutive national title at Lincoln University.

14 January, 2025 in International News