The big hits keep coming in the Super Smash as teams power up with record totals - so tip your cap to the bowlers flying in the face of the trend with some super statchat of their own
09 Jan, 2026 in Domestic News
BLACKCAPS pace-bowling spearhead Jacob Duffy is set for his first senior World Cup after being included in an experienced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting next month.
07 Jan, 2026 in International News
There's been no shortage of drama and suspense in the first fortnight of the Super Smash, with records toppled and last-ball nailbiters
06 Jan, 2026 in Domestic News
BLACKCAPS all-rounder Glenn Phillips has revealed the extensive preparation behind his recent audacious switch-hitting display in the Super Smash, confirming he’s been honing his left-handed batting skills for several years.
05 Jan, 2026 in International News
An exciting group of emerging players will assemble in Lincoln today as the National U19 Women’s Tournament gets underway.
04 Jan, 2026 in Domestic News
Blaze and WHITE FERNS superstar Melie Kerr has ticked off another special milestone in her career, with her first Super Smash century arriving in her team's first home game of the summer.
29 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
The Sparks' Aussie import Laura Harris makes an immediate impact by equalling the word T20 women's record for the quickest half century!
28 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
Boxing Day signals the first games of the fresh Super Smash season, with Northern Brave men and the Auckland Aces opening the bill in Hamilton, followed by the Hearts and Brave women under lights. See all the signings and news from the 12 teams plus the opening round squads
26 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
The latest edition of New Zealand's Super Smash begins this Boxing Day, the 12 teams ready to rumble all over again following a spectacular summer last season
25 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
WHITE FERNS and Auckland Hearts off spinner Fran Jonas has withdrawn from the upcoming Super Smash competition to prioritise time on making technical changes to her bowling.
23 Dec, 2025 in International News
India White-Ball Tour Squads Announced. Central Districts and New Zealand “A” left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox has earned his first call-up to a BLACKCAPS squad, with both the one-day and T20 squads for the tour of India being named today.
23 Dec, 2025 in International News
A new points structure will apply to the women’s Super Smash this season to promote higher scoring cricket that aligns with the evolving standards of the international game.
23 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
WHITE FERNS batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her out of the home summer until March.
22 Dec, 2025 in International News
Wellington College have completed a superb campaign at Lincoln University, clinching the 2025-26 Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup after finishing level on points with Christchurch Boys’ HS and Auckland Grammar.
22 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
Five players with domestic caps have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
20 Dec, 2025 in International News
I have advised the Board that I will step down as CEO of New Zealand Cricket on 30 January 2026. After careful consideration, it has become clear that I hold a different view from several Member Associations, and the NZCPA, on the future priorities for NZC, including the long-term direction of the game and the best role for T20 cricket in New Zealand. Given these differences, I believe it is in the best interests of the organisation that new leadership takes NZC forward from here.
19 Dec, 2025 in Corporate News
Northern Brave off spinning-allrounder Nensi Patel and pace bowler Kayley Knight have been called in to replace Fran Jonas and Rosemary Mair, whilst Auckland Hearts batters Bella Armstrong and Prue Catton come in for Lauren Down and Hannah Rowe.
17 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
Last year’s champions Christchurch Boys’ High School and runners-up Napier Boys’ High School headline the 2025 Secondary School Boys First XI Cup tournament, as six top schools converge for a shot at a national title.
16 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
Henry Cooper helped last season's Plunket Shield champion Northern Districts catapult into the top three as the national first-class championship now pauses until late February - with the table still tightly bunched
16 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
Ajaz Patel has been selected for the third and final Tegel Test against the West Indies starting this Thursday, 18 December in Mt Maunganui. Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell also returns to the side after missing the second Test to recover from a hamstring tear sustained in the first Test at the start of December.
15 Dec, 2025 in International News
The WHITE FERNS' outstanding touch continued in the sixth round of the national Hallyburton Johnstone Shield with a brilliant seven-for in Rangiora
14 Dec, 2025 in Domestic News
