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Magicians Book a Spot in the State League Final

The State Canterbury Magicians booked a spot in the final by beating competition leaders the State Wellington Blaze for 49 runs.

19 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Win Boosts Canterbury's Title Hopes

The State Canterbury Wizards have thrust themselves into State Shield one-day cricket title contention by beating the State Wellington Firebirds by seven wickets today.

19 January, 2009 in Match Reports

International News

White Ferns squad named for Rose Bowl and World Cup

New Zealand Cricket has announced a White Ferns squad of 14 players for the Rose Bowl home series against Australia and the ICC Women’s World Cup in Sydney in March.

18 January, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Pulford and Browne Lead the Norhtern Spirit to Victory

The State Northern Spirit recovered from yesterday's loss to beat the State Auckland Hearts by six wickets in their final match of the State League at Cobham Oval in Whangarei

18 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Blaze Hold on To Record Three Wicket Win

The result gives the State Wellington Blaze an unassailable lead at the top of the table and means that Canterbury are in a must win situation for tomorrow rematch.

17 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Bond on Song as Central Stag Routed

Shane Bond complemented the fine work of his batsmen to help Canterbury rout Central Districts by 132 runs in a State Shield one-day cricket.

17 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

McGlashans' Heroics Get ND Home

Peter McGlashan smacked successive sixes off the last two balls as Northern Districts beat Wellington by one wicket in a State Shield one-day cricket match.

17 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Perkins Guides Auckland Hearts to One Wicket Win

State Auckland Hearts batsman Katie Perkins has guided her team to a dramatic one wicket win

17 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Sparks All Rounders Set Up Win

The State Otago Sparks have backed up from yesterday’s upset Twenty20 victory to beat the State Central Hinds in the State League match

17 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

DAY 3: National Under 17's Tournament Results and Match Report

The first day of 1 day matches were played today. Amazingly every team that batted first won.

16 January, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Final Round of State League Twenty20 Gets Underway

The final round of the State League Twenty/20 gets underway this afternoon across the country. A lot depends on the last round with the top two teams qualifying for the final on January 24.

16 January, 2009 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Auckland Heart Win Despite 83 From Pulford

The State Auckland Hearts had a dramatic four wicket victory, scoring the winning runs with one ball to spare against the State Northern Spirit.

16 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Canterbury Magicians Secure Home Final

A stellar performance with the ball from Sarah Burke saw the State Canterbury Magicians upset the State Wellington Blaze to leap into first place and book a home final against the same opposition.

16 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Otago Sparks Opening Pair Set Up Victory

The State Otago Sparks have upset the State Central Hinds in the last round of the State League Twenty20 to record their first win of the season.

16 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

DAY 1 & 2: National Under 17 Tournament Results and Match Report

Canterbury's Cole McConchie scores the tournaments first century with a great score of 151 on the first day of National U17's.

15 January, 2009 in Domestic News

Corporate News

New Zealand and India announce extended tour

New Zealand Cricket and the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) have announced an extended schedule for India’s tour to New Zealand, which will now include an additional Test match and a second Twenty20 International.

15 January, 2009 in Corporate News

International News

Tickets still valid for rescheduled dates

New Zealand Cricket, Ticketek and Air New Zealand have combined to ensure cricket fans won’t be disadvantaged by changes to the India tour schedule.

15 January, 2009 in International News

International News

Vettori, Gayle See Positives

Chris Gayle wore the medal and uncorked the champagne, and Daniel Vettori grinned while holding the trophy as both captains had cause for celebration at the end of a saturated series

14 January, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Auckland Aces Move Up to Fourth After Victory

The Aces went about the chase in workmanlike fashion, reaching the target in the 47th over with three wickets in hand.

14 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Otago Volts Trounce Canterbury Wizards by 125

State Otago Volts captain Craig Cumming led from the front as his team trounced the State Canterbury Wizards by 125 runs.

14 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Parlane Guide Knights to Top to the Table

Michael Parlane guided the State Northern Knights to the top of the table with an unbeaten century against the State Central Stags

14 January, 2009 in Match Reports