Community News

Gillette Cup 2023 Preview

The 2023 Gillette Cup kicks off this Sunday (17th Dec) in Lincoln, Christchurch. Only Otago Boys’ High School return from the 2022 tournament, meaning five new teams will get their chance on the national stage.

International News

NZ U19 squad named for ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa

Wellington all-rounder Oscar Jackson will captain a 15-strong New Zealand squad at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa this January and February.   The touring party features three players, Mason Clarke (16), Tom Jones (17) and Snehith Reddy (17), who are young enough to be selected again for the next U19 World Cup in 2026, alongside some familiar family names to Kiwi cricket fans

Community News

St Matthew’s Collegiate take home the Venus Cup!

After a washout on day two, teams returned to action at the Venus Cup with all to play for. Eyes turned to the key morning up between St Matthew’s Collegiate and Takapuna Grammar School, which would end up being pivotal in tournament standings.

Match Reports

Stand and deliver

Jimmy Neesham delivers fireworks in his first Auckland Aces appearance in 13 years as the Aces regain The Ford Trophy lead at the halfway mark of the one-day Domestic season

International News

Popli to lead youthful New Zealand XI against Bangladesh

A young NZ XI led by experienced Northern Districts batsman Bharat Popli will play Bangladesh in a 50-over warm-up match at Lincoln's Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Thursday. The squad features a number of players who have taken part in the New Zealand Development Squads as part of the New Zealand Men’s Development Series matches against Major Association ‘A’ teams in the past two seasons - including two yet to debut at full domestic level

Match Reports

Northern exposure for Central Stags

In challenging conditions, Northern Districts returned to the top of The Ford Trophy in their last outing before Dream11 Super Smash - with a T20 rematch looming between these two sides

Community News

St Matthew’s and Takapuna impress at Venus Cup opening day

St Matthew’s Collegiate and Takapuna Grammar School both returned strong performances at day one of the 2023 Venus Cup, claiming two wins from two Twenty20 matches.

Domestic News

Turn and burn as Kasperek puts Blaze into lead

Wellington Blaze captain Leigh Kasperek ripped through the Auckland Hearts in the last round of Hallyburton Johnstone Shield one-dayers for the year to bag a scorching haul of 5/16 - and put the defending champions on top

Match Reports

Kasperek five-for as Blaze whips Hearts again

Defending champion Wellington Blaze made it two out of two against deposed leaders the Auckland Hearts as they completed a successful weekend in style to snatch the national lead

Match Reports

Northern the boss of Bay Oval

Northern Districts made it two out of two against last season's runner-up the Canterbury Magicians who remain anchored at the wrong end of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield table

Match Reports

Auckland Under 19 lifts Gillette Under 19 title

The BLACKCAPS' future may have been on display this week after Auckland Under 19 put the icing on a brilliant week at the NZC Gillette Men's Under 19 Nationals in Lincoln

International News

Devine to miss final T20I | Kerr to debut as New Zealand captain

WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine will miss today’s third Life Direct T20I against Pakistan in Queenstown, after a receiving a Cortisone injection in her knee.

Match Reports

Mount Difficulty for Canterbury Magicians

Northern Districts took a win off last season's runner-up the Canterbury Magicians who now find themselves with a lot of work to do to catch the leaders from the bottom of the table

Match Reports

Blaze takes scorching win off HBJ leaders

Howzat? Defending champion Wellington Blaze snatched a dazzling away win against competition leaders the Auckland Hearts, winning by 157 runs after bowling out their hosts for just 90

Match Reports

Bag, double hat-trick makes Rosemary Mair's day

The Central Hinds and WHITE FERNS star has a day to remember in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield - claiming her team's first ever hat-trick, as well as the competition's first ever instance of four wickets in four balls

International News

Vincent life ban relaxed 

New Zealand Cricket has joined with the New Zealand Cricket Players Association in welcoming a relaxation of the life ban imposed on former international Lou Vincent.      In a ruling just announced, the England & Wales Cricket Board’s disciplinary arm has agreed to revise the penalties imposed on Vincent in 2014 so that he can participate and be involved in cricket matches at, or below domestic level

Domestic News

Finalists found at NZC Gillette Men's U19 Nationals

Dream final! Defending champion Wellington Under 19 will meet this year's standout side, Auckland Under 19 in the trophy match at tomorrow's Gillette Men's Under 19 Nationals

Match Reports

Firebirds firepower scorches Canterbury

A Ford Trophy bonus-point win was just what the doctor ordered for the Firebirds - after having been becalmed by a washout in the previous round

Match Reports

Auckland Aces snatch lead after another Allen Assault

Auckland Ace Finn Allen lit up the fourth round of the national men's one-day Ford Trophy with his second century in the space of just three games, taking the lead off Northern Districts

International News

Ashok, Clarkson & O’Rourke called up for Bangladesh ODIs

BLACKCAPS fans will get an early look into the future with three potential debutants in a 13-player ODI squad to face Bangladesh. Central Stags all-rounder Josh Clarkson and Canterbury seamer Will O’Rourke have earned maiden call-ups, while Auckland Aces leg spinner Adi Ashok has been selected in an ODI squad for the first time after his T20I debut in August

Community News

Venus Cup 2023 Preview

The 29th edition of NZC’s Venus Cup begins in Lincoln, Christchurch next Monday 11th December, bringing together the top female secondary school cricket sides from across the nation.

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