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The Ford Trophy Wellington Firebirds v Auckland Aces in Wellington

With the pressure on to make the top three, the Wellington Firebirds stumbled against the unluckiest team in the competition

25 January, 2023 in Match Reports

Match Reports

The Ford Trophy Northern Districts v Otago Volts in Hamilton

With the middle of the table as tight as the proverbial, Northern Districts snatches an invaluable opportunity against the visiting Volts

25 January, 2023 in Match Reports

Domestic News

End of an era

The Auckland Hearts have bidden an emotional farewell to their heart and soul veteran allrounder Arlene Kelly ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup

24 January, 2023 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Droughtbreaker: Northern Districts wins NZC Men's Under-17 Nationals in style

ND last won the New Zealand title in 2002/03, but at the completion of the one-day round robin already had the 2022/23 trophy in the bag - going on to finish undefeated!

23 January, 2023 in Domestic News

Match Reports

NZ U19 brush past Rwanda

New Zealand was forced to work hard for their victory, but eventually prevailed by four wickets at the ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Potchefstroom

22 January, 2023 in Match Reports

Match Reports

HBJ Shield Central Hinds v Otago Sparks

The Otago Sparks' love affair with Saxton Oval continued as they maintained a perfect Hallyburton Johnstone Shield record in Nelson

22 January, 2023 in Match Reports

International News

Bezuidenhout returns to WHITE FERNS for T20 World Cup

Northern Districts wicketkeeper Bernadine Bezuidenhout has been recalled to the WHITE FERNS for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa

20 January, 2023 in International News

Domestic News

Auckland, Northern Districts stay neck and neck at NZC Under 17 Nationals

For the third straight day, nothing can separate Northern Districts U17 and Auckland U17 at the top of the 2022/23 men's Under 17 nationals ladder

19 January, 2023 in Domestic News

Community News

Coach Developers improve Festival experience

District Associations and Major Associations within the South Island have identified the need to have coach developers assigned to the various festivals and tournaments that are held during the season.

18 January, 2023 in Community News

Domestic News

Early leaders at NZC Under 17 Nationals

Two teams remain undefeated heading into the third round of one-dayers at the 2022/23 men's Under 17 age-group nationals

18 January, 2023 in Domestic News

Match Reports

The Ford Trophy Otago Volts v Canterbury in Dunedin

Canterbury misses a chance to regain The Ford Trophy lead with just a month to go now until the top three proceed to Finals

18 January, 2023 in Match Reports

Domestic News

NZC Welcomes Return of Under 17 Nationals

The men's Under 17 age-group nationals have returned this season after a two-year absence, having been spelled for two seasons by the COVID pandemic

17 January, 2023 in Domestic News

International News

Jonas withdrawn from New Zealand Under 19 squad

17 January, 2023 in International News

Match Reports

The Ford Trophy Northern Districts v Central Stags in Hamilton

Despite a fine century to Henry Cooper, ND find themselves on the receiving end of a hiding after the Stags make easy work of a 275-run chase, thanks to a mammoth knock from Ben Smith, with a bag for Brett Randell as well

17 January, 2023 in Match Reports

International News

Morkel joins WHITE FERNS coaching group for T20 World Cup

Former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel will join the WHITE FERNS coaching group for next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa

15 January, 2023 in International News

Match Reports

HBJ Shield Canterbury Magicians v Northern Brave

The first match of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield table calendar year saw the Magicians snatch a clear competition lead after a tight tussle with Northern Districts, while Lea Tahuhu snares her 200th one-day wicket

14 January, 2023 in Match Reports

Community News

Māori and Pasifika Schools name squads for inaugural matches

Pasifika Schools and Māori Schools have named their squads to compete for their inaugural match-up in Auckland this month. The teams will play three T20 matches over January 24 and 25 in what is designed to be celebration of culture and cricket.

13 January, 2023 in Community News

Domestic News

Gillette Under 19 Nationals • Final Day

Wellington U19 Women won the Gillette Venus Nationals, now Wellington U19 men have made it a double act after going through the NZC Gillette Under 19 Nationals undefeated

13 January, 2023 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Gillette Under 19 Nationals • Day Five

The business end of the NZC Gillette Under 19 Nationals and the T20s begin: could Wellington hold onto its tournament lead after dominating the one-dayers?

12 January, 2023 in Domestic News

International News

Lister earns maiden BLACKCAPS call-up Santner to lead against India

Auckland Aces left-arm swing bowler Ben Lister is set for a potential international debut after being selected in the BLACKCAPS T20 Squad to tour India later this month. The selection is Lister’s first in a BLACKCAPS squad and it comes after he made his New Zealand A debut late last year in India, and was named Auckland Cricket’s Men’s Bowler of the Year last season

12 January, 2023 in International News

Domestic News

Gillette Under 19 Nationals • Day Four

Five-wicket bags for Central Districts spinner Liam Carr amd Wellington captain Kevin Weerasundara with Wellington now holding an outright lead after the one-day phase of the NZC Gillette Men's Under 19 nationals is completed

11 January, 2023 in Domestic News