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BLACKCAPS Win the Toss and Choose to Bowl (1)

The BLACKCAPS won the toss and have decided to bowl in the final One day international against the West Indies at McLean Park in Napier.

13 January, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

BLACKCAPS Win Final ODI by 9 Runs to Take Series 2-1

New Zealand have beaten the West Indies in the fifth and final one-day cricket international by nine runs under the Duckworth/Lewis method at McLean Park here today to claim the series 2-1.

13 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Auckland Hearts captain suspended after swearing directed at umpire

State Auckland Hearts captain Paula Gruber has been suspended for three playing days after swearing at an umpire during Auckland’s State League game against Canterbury in Christchurch on 4 January.

12 January, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

New Zealand Cricket announces National Under-19 team for internal tour in February

National age group selectors Kaushik Patel (convenor), John Wright, Mark O’Neill and Lance Cairns confirmed the team at the conclusion of the National Under-19 Cricket Tournament

12 January, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Auckland beat Canterbury to win National Under-19 title

Auckland is the winner of the 2008/09 National Under-19 cricket tournament after beating Canterbury by five wickets.

11 January, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

FINALS: National U19 Mens Tournament Results and Match Report

Auckland are the victors for the 2008/09 National U19 Mens Tournament. Otago win a close match to finish with bronze.

11 January, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

Guptill Makes Great First Impression Amid Wash Out

Martin Guptill joined a rare breed of cricketers to score a century on their one-day international debut here today though his unbeaten hundred was ultimately watered down by the continuation of New Zealand's sodden summer.

11 January, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Auckland Chase Down Canterbury for Second Straight Win

Opener Tim McIntosh provided the foundation and Gareth Hopkins the finishing panache as Auckland beat Canterbury by three wickets in a State Shield one-day cricket match at Christchurch today.

11 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Bell Tolls For Shield Leaders

Captain Matthew Bell led the way as Wellington turned the State Shield form book on its head with a six-wicket defeat of Central Districts here today.

11 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Northern on Verge of Lead After Tight Win

Northern Districts climbed to within sight of the State Shield one-day cricket competition lead after scraping to a three-wicket defeat of Otago in Whangarei today.

11 January, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Last-ball finish sets up Auckland v Canterbury final in National Under-19 tournament

In a dramatic last-ball finish, Auckland today defeated Canterbury to win the right to face their southern rivals again tomorrow in the National Under-19 final at Lincoln.

10 January, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

Rain Continues to Mar Series

The fourth one-day cricket international between the West Indies and New Zealand has been washed out at Eden Park -- meaning the series will be decided in Napier on Tuesday, weather permitting.

10 January, 2009 in International News

International News

Refunds available for rained-off Auckland ODI

New Zealand Cricket has advised that ticket-holders at Saturday's One Day International in Auckland, abandoned because of rain, will be entitled to a refund of the ticket price.

10 January, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

ROUND 6: Mens National U19 Tournament

It was a tense atmosphere today at the Lincoln oval with the finalists being decided.

10 January, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

Ryder to miss match; Sinclair called in

Jesse Ryder will miss tomorrow’s one-day international against the West Indies after being left out of the team because of inadequate preparation.

10 January, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Rain Continues to Mar Series

The fourth one-day cricket international between the West Indies and New Zealand has been washed out at Eden Park -- meaning the series will be decided in Napier on Tuesday, weather permitting.

10 January, 2009 in Match Reports

International News

BLACKCAPS players feature among best of 2008

2008 may have brought mixed fortunes on the park for the BLACKCAPS – but it was a great year for our big hitters and miserly bowlers.

09 January, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

Competition heats up as Canterbury suffers first loss

The final two days of competition in the National Under-19 cricket tournament just got a whole lot more interesting after previously unbeaten competition leaders Canterbury went down to Central Districts in a dramatic last-ball finish.

09 January, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

Talks continuing over extending India tour to NZ

New Zealand Cricket and the BCCI are continuing in discussions over the possible extension of India's tour to New Zealand. A decision on the tour is now expected next week.

09 January, 2009 in International News

International News

Vettori reclaims top spot in Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for ODI bowlers

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has made a superb start to 2009 by becoming the number-one ranked ODI bowler in the world again.

09 January, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

DAYS 4 - 6: National U19 Men's Tournament

Canterbury continue their winning streak gaining a bonus point in their match against Northern Districts today. A thrilling last ball finish in todays match between Canterbury and CD saw Canterbury their first loss of the tournament. Canterbury again show their skill in an easy win over Otago today.

08 January, 2009 in Domestic News