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Last-day rain frustrates ND, Central Stags

ND had headed in with the Plunket Shield lead, defending champion the Central Stags with an uncapped player on the cusp of a magical debut - and a chance to gain valuable ground from third on the first-class ladder. After the Stags worked their way into a good position, weather would ultimately deny both teams at Bay Oval

03 March, 2024 in Match Reports

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Domestic News

Special day for Ajaz Patel in the Plunket Shield

Renowned left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has become the second most successful first-class wicket-taker in the Central Stags’ 74-year history with a career-best 7-for, while Nathan Smith turned the tables on Canterbury in Rangiora with a new career best six-for

02 March, 2024 in Domestic News

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Fairytale knock gets Angus Schaw a century on debut

The Central Stags are making a habit of racking up centuries on first-class debut, after 29-year-old late bloomer Angus Schaw became the latest to join the exclusive club, this afternoon at Bay Oval

01 March, 2024 in Domestic News

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Domestic News

Plunket Shield resumes with impressive feats

A rare cricket/rugby first-class cap double, and a player reaching a century before lunch for the second time were two of the unusual stats popping up as the back half of the national Plunket Shield got underway

29 February, 2024 in Domestic News

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Domestic News

North v South 2024

A host of emerging talent will feature in the women’s three-match North v South T20 Series, which starts in Napier on Friday

29 February, 2024 in Domestic News

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Community News

All Abilities programme opening doors in Cricket

Canterbury Cricket’s “All Abilities” programme was created to provide young disabled people an opportunity to try cricket in an inclusive environment. Young Cantabrian, Zac Baxter, is an example of someone who has thrived through the initiative.

29 February, 2024 in Community News

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Community News

NZC prioritises understanding of Female Athlete Health

New Zealand Cricket with support from Sport New Zealand, have adopted a multi-pronged approach to help female athlete's better understand how to support their health.

29 February, 2024 in Community News

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Community News

Aotearoa Māori Invitational XI to take on Rotorua Boys'

NZC have announced an Aotearoa Māori Invitational XI to compete against Rotorua Boys’ Invitational XI this Friday (1st March) in Rotorua.

28 February, 2024 in Community News

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International News

Conway ruled out of first Australia Test | Nicholls called in

BLACKCAPS opener Devon Conway will miss the first Tegel Test against Australia, starting at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday.

28 February, 2024 in International News

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International News

Neil Wagner retires from international cricket

Neil Wagner has called time on his illustrious 64-Test career for the BLACKCAPS and will bow out following the Tegel Test series against Australia, starting in Wellington on Thursday

27 February, 2024 in International News

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Match Reports

Black and blue: Sparks win Hallyburton Johnstone Shield

The Otago Sparks proudly lift the national one-day championship title for the second time in three years, beating defending champs Wellington Blaze in a close match - and Emma Black finishing as the summer's runaway top wicket-taker

25 February, 2024 in Match Reports

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Match Reports

Hawke's Bay fends off big rival Canterbury Country

An epic Baylee Foote century saw Hawke Cup holder Hawke's Bay deny its big rival Canterbury Country a chance to return the Hawke Cup to Rangiora

25 February, 2024 in Match Reports

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International News

Conway ruled out of third T20I | Seifert & Duffy called in

Devon Conway has been withdrawn from the BLACKCAPS T20I series against Australia and will be replaced by Tim Seifert.

24 February, 2024 in International News

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Match Reports

Canterbury wins a hard-fought Ford Trophy Grand Final

Coach Peter Fulton’s ‘lucky moustache’ might need to stay on for a little while longer, after Canterbury lifted The Ford Trophy for the 2023/24 season after a great battle with the Auckland Aces

24 February, 2024 in Match Reports

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Community News

Rivalry resumes between Hawke's Bay and Canterbury Country

With the Central Stags out of The Ford Trophy Finals, Hawke Cup holder Hawke's Bay has named a robust squad as they look to defend the Hawke Cup for a third time on the bounce - but they'll need to shut out their biggest rival of recent years to keep it in Napier

23 February, 2024 in Community News

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Domestic News

Big names back for The Ford Trophy Grand Final

This Saturday's Ford Trophy Grand Final between Canterbury and the Auckland Aces sees both teams welcoming back their regular captains - as well as a bunch of BLACKCAPS

23 February, 2024 in Domestic News

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Community News

Dreams come true for Christchurch Ethnic Cricketers

After three weeks of pool play before Christmas, the Christchurch Metro Cricket ‘All Nations Festival’ finals day was held on Sunday 17 February. Thanks to the Hagley Park Ground Staff, the participants had the once in a lifetime opportunity to play on Hagley Oval.

22 February, 2024 in Community News

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International News

Inspired to Umpire – Vibhuti Patel’s Umpiring Journey

After moving to New Zealand, a chance encounter saw Vibhuti Patel try her hand at Umpiring.

21 February, 2024 in International News

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Match Reports

Twin tons propel Aces into The Ford Trophy Grand Final

The Auckland Aces booked a ticket to Hagley Oval to play Canterbury for The Ford Trophy this Saturday, beating the Volts in a gripping contest that saw three centuries - from Luke Georgeson, Martin Guptill and Robbie O'Donnell

21 February, 2024 in Match Reports

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Domestic News

Elimination Final ready!

It's the Otago Volts versus the Auckland Aces in this Wednesday's sudden death Ford Trophy Elimination Final in Dunedin. Check out the recent history between the rivals and what they have to say in the prematch shakedowns

20 February, 2024 in Domestic News

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International News

Finn Allen will auction off a limited-edition shirt to raise money for Cancer Society New Zealand.

NZC has produced 16 limited-edition Finn Allen playing shirts, one of which will be auctioned off to raise money for a charity close to Allen’s heart.

20 February, 2024 in International News

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