International News

Youthful NZ XI to face West Indies | Abbas to return from injury

Some of New Zealand’s rising domestic talent will get an opportunity to take on the West Indies in a two-day warm-up match at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln University, starting on Wednesday 26 November.

Domestic News

Canterbury receives penalty for slow over rate

Canterbury has been deducted one point from the first round of the 2025/26 Plunket Shield, against Northern Districts in Rangiora last week

Domestic News

Welcome back, Kane

Kane Williamson's return to the first-class arena headlines an exciting second round as BLACKCAPS come back in for their Domestic teams ahead of the West Indies Tests

International News

Pace trio included for first Test | Williamson returns

Pace bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes and Blair Tickner have been included in a 14-strong BLACKCAPS squad for the first Tegel Test against West Indies, starting at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on December 2.

Domestic News

Otago storms Basin for big Plunket Shield win

Otago can deservedly revel in their first victory of the 2025/26 season after beating the Wellington Firebirds by seven wickets at the Cello Basin Reserve this morning, with more than two sessions to spare

Domestic News

Fourth-day fightback wins tough encounter

The other four teams had already packed up their kit bags and gone home as Canterbury and defending champs Northern Districts remained locked in the longest battle of the Plunket Shield’s opening round

Domestic News

Stag hunt as Aces take revenge

Last summer the Auckland Aces had to sit back and watch Stags captain Tom Bruce pummel 345 runs against them on his own at their home ground in Auckland. This season they opened their account with a big payback

Corporate News

Strong bottom line for NZC

New Zealand Cricket has returned a $2.2m surplus for the financial year, turning around a forecasted $6.8m deficit.

International News

Mitchell ruled out of West Indies ODI series

BLACKCAPS batter Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the remainder of the Chemist Warehouse ODI Series against West Indies with a minor left groin muscle tear.

Domestic News

Century spree opens Plunket Shield

Four centuries on one day - three of them in the same innings - got the 2025/26 Plunket Shield off to a record-busting start

International News

Mitchell set for scan | Nicholls called in as cover

Daryl Mitchell will not travel to Napier with the BLACKCAPS today and will instead undergo a scan on his left groin in Christchurch this morning.

Domestic News

Major Milestones for Major Associations

The NZC Domestic season this year coincides with significant birthdays for two of the six Major Associations, with the first-class Plunket Shield itself also commemorating its 100th season - and the first round starting tomorrow

Domestic News

Hearts, Hinds crush the opening weekend

A big Canterbury Magicians record century from Kate Anderson went in vain while defending champions the Otago Sparks suffered a double hit in a first weekend packed full of Hallyburton Johnstone Shield surprises

Domestic News

Hallyburton Johnstone Shield time!

The Otago Sparks are on for a rare threepeat this summer, under a new coach - and begin their quest with two big 'Grand Final rematches' against the Auckland Hearts in Dunedin tomorrow

Domestic News

Advantage Canterbury after century-fest in Rangiora

Despite twin centuries and a record partnership, the Stags still couldn’t beat solid Canterbury in today’s top-of-the-table Ford Trophy clash — the defending national champion taking an outright lead at the halfway post

Domestic News

Will The Ford Trophy lead change hands (again) tomorrow?

All The Ford Trophy squads are in for Round Five in Rangiora, Wellington and Mount Maunganui with all eyes on the big top-of-the table clash between Canterbury and the Central Stags

Domestic News

Ford Trophy table shake-up as pressure builds

The Auckland Aces began the fourth round of The Ford Trophy headlining the points table, but ended it in fourth spot as things went dramatically off script at their home ground - and another remarkable feat by Stag Brad Schmulian

International News

Henry returns for West Indies ODIs | Tickner retained

The BLACKCAPS will welcome back Matt Henry for the upcoming three-match Chemist Warehouse ODI series against West Indies, starting at Hagley Oval on November 16.

Domestic News

North v South series heading to Saxton Oval

Cricket fans across Aotearoa will be turning their attention to Nelson this summer, as Saxton Oval hosts the iconic North v South Twenty20 series.

Domestic News

Will The Ford Trophy lead change hands tomorrow?

All The Ford Trophy squads are in for a big Round Four this Saturday in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington and the table is tight at the top. Catch a match for free at any of The Ford Trophy venues this summer!

International News

Seifert ruled out of West Indies T20Is | Hay called in

BLACKCAPS wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the upcoming KFC T20I series against the West Indies with a broken finger.

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