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Bowes blasts world record double ton

An extraordinary morning in a top-of-the-table clash saw Canterbury opener Chad Bowes smash just the second double century in Ford Trophy history, setting a new world record by reaching the mark in just 103 balls, in his 100th List A game, en route to the largest ever winning margin in the competition

23 October, 2024 in Match Reports

International News

Williamson to miss second India Test

Kane Williamson will not be available for the BLACKCAPS second Test match against India, as he continues his rehabilitation from a groin strain.

22 October, 2024 in International News

International News

Inglis earns maiden WHITE FERNS call-up | Down continues ODI returnzww

Otago Sparks wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis has earned her maiden call-up to the WHITE FERNS as part of the ODI squad to face India in a three-game series in Ahmedabad later this week.

22 October, 2024 in International News

International News

WHITE FERNS, BLACKCAPS rewrite history

It's been a special 24 hours for New Zealand teams abroad with a rare BLACKCAPS Test match win in India followed by an ICC T20 World Cup title for the WHITE FERNS - the first T20 world crown by a New Zealand side

21 October, 2024 in International News

Match Reports

New Zealand's first T20 World Cup win!

Melie Kerr shone with bat and ball as New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time

20 October, 2024 in Match Reports

Match Reports

First ton of summer to Will O'Donnell

Last season's finalists the Auckland Aces kick-started their new Ford Trophy campaign after an arm-wrestle with the Stags in Taranaki sunshine

20 October, 2024 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Volts power up

Otago has the early Ford Trophy lead after an explosive all-round performance in round one - leaving Northern Districts shell-shocked in Northland and the Volts with one of their biggest ever margins of victory

20 October, 2024 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Angus McKenzie takes five

Gus McKenzie’s maiden five-wicket bag on Day One of the season ensured that Canterbury rolled the Wellington Firebirds for just 129 in a brutal start to The Ford Trophy season. But he wasn't the only star act

20 October, 2024 in Match Reports

Domestic News

The first Ford Trophy squads have landed

Check out the potential debutants, BLACKCAPS playing for their Domestic teams, the new skippers and more as the first squads of the season hit the press

19 October, 2024 in Domestic News

International News

Days 1 2 3 SOLD OUT for Basin Test Hagley and Seddon heading in same direction

The first three days of the second Test between the BLACKCAPS and England at the Cello Basin Reserve in December have sold-out, with limited tickets remaining for day four in Wellington. Only a quarter of the available tickets remain for the first three days of the opening Test at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, starting Thursday November 28

18 October, 2024 in International News

Domestic News

Ford focus, teams ready

It's now just two days to go until the home summer begins. We continue our Ford Trophy preview as the countdown shortens, the 2024/25 season opening this Sunday in Whangārei, New Plymouth and Wellington

17 October, 2024 in Domestic News

International News

Sears ruled out of India Tests | Duffy called in

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India due to a knee injury.

15 October, 2024 in International News

Domestic News

Ford Trophy - and summer - countdown begins

One week to go! NZC's 2024/25 summer of Domestic cricket begins next Sunday with the men's Ford Trophy in New Plymouth, Wellington and Whangārei. So what's new?

13 October, 2024 in Domestic News

International News

OBITUARY: Brian Hastings

Brian Hastings, who died this week aged 84, will be remembered as an elegant right-handed batsman who, though making his Test debut late in his career, contributed to some of New Zealand’s most memorable achievements. 

10 October, 2024 in International News

Community News

Buller legend set to embark on 26th and final season

Not many have contributed more to cricket in their region than Troy Scanlon, who will lace up his spikes for a 26th and final Hawke Cup season with Buller. Alongside his heroic efforts to help Buller win the Hawke Cup in 2016, Scanlon's contributions extend much further than the boundary rope.

10 October, 2024 in Community News

International News

Injury delays Williamson’s departure to India | Chapman called in as cover

Kane Williamson will delay his departure for the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a groin strain.

09 October, 2024 in International News

International News

England Test tickets in hot demand

The upcoming Test series against England continues to set box-office records, with the Cello Basin Reserve likely to be the first of the three venues to sell out. Tickets for the second Test in Wellington are in short supply, with the second day’s play already sold out, and the first and third rapidly heading in the same direction

03 October, 2024 in International News

International News

Southee steps down as Test captain Latham appointed full-time

Tim Southee has stepped down as BLACKCAPS Test captain, with Tom Latham confirmed to take up the role full-time. Latham, who has captained the Test side on nine previous occasions, will lead a 15-strong Test squad including Southee, to India next Friday

02 October, 2024 in International News

International News

Club Cricket Watch 2023-24 | Canterbury, Otago & Southland

The 2023-24 season saw some premier cricket teams winning championships for the first time, while others extended their legacies. Find out more right here!

27 September, 2024 in International News

International News

SOLD OUT signs loom for England Tests

Demand for the BLACKCAPS Test series against England is breaking box-office records. Sales for the three Tests have been unprecedented, dwarfing those leading up to last summer’s series against Australia, with the second Test at the Cello Basin Reserve once again leading demand

25 September, 2024 in International News

Domestic News

Dream11 Super Smash Finals Weekend set for the Capital

New Zealand’s domestic T20 champions will be crowned in Wellington this summer as the Dream11 Super Smash presented by KFC gears up for a bumper Finals Weekend of cricket.

25 September, 2024 in Domestic News