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    Black Caps suffer tense loss to England

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    White Ferns score big again

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    White Ferns score big again

    Captain Melie Kerr was again in the runs as the White Ferns piled up 196 for one in the second T20 against Zimbabwe in Hamilton last night.

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    Ferns raring to get back into red ball game

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    Ferns raring to get back into red ball game

    Danru Ferns is happy to get the red ball back in his hands.

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    Ex-Volt helps find true potential

    Former Otago cricketer Craig Smith is following his passion by helping his North Otago community...

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    Ex-Volt helps find true potential

    Craig Smith has always been passionate about getting the best out of people.

    Black Caps battle back to sink Sri Lanka

    Mitchell Santner hits out during his innings of 47 against Sri Lanka. Photo: Getty Images

    Black Caps battle back to sink Sri Lanka

    New Zealand recovered from a middle order collapse to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the Twenty20 World Cup and eliminate the co-hosts from the tournament.

    Century for new skipper

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    Century for new skipper

    White Ferns captain Melie Kerr bats during their win against Zimbabwe in the first of three T20 matches, in Hamilton, last night.

    Kerr steers to unchartered waters

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    Kerr steers to unchartered waters

    Melie Kerr will lead the White Ferns into the unknown today.

    Albion, NEV continue top form

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    Albion, NEV continue top form

    North East Valley and Albion put more space between themselves and the rest of the field with comfortable wins in the Dunedin premier grade on the weekend.

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    ND win 1st Hallyburton Johnstone

    Northern Districts celebrate their maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title after defeating...

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    ND win 1st Hallyburton Johnstone

    Northern Districts made history with a 67-run victory against Wellington to capture their maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title.

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    S. Canty knock over northern rivals to bag challenge spot

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    S. Canty knock over northern rivals to bag challenge spot

    South Canterbury crushed Mid Canterbury by an innings and 11 runs in Timaru to seal a Hawke Cup challenge for a third consecutive season.

    Waihola vanquish Valley by 132 runs as wickets tumble

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    Waihola vanquish Valley by 132 runs as wickets tumble

    The Waihola Swans have beaten the Valley Stingers by 132 runs in their match played at the Crab Grounds in Milton.

    Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

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    Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

    Union defeated Waitaki Boys’ by eight wickets, Oamaru beat St Kevin’s by six wickets, and Valley edged Albion in a high-scoring match in the 11th round of Borton Cup cricket.

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    Who is up for the Cup challenge?

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    Who is up for the Cup challenge?

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    Blaze red-hot favourite for title

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    Blaze red-hot favourite for title

    Northern Districts have never won the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield.

    Brave duo set for Ferns debuts

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    Brave duo set for Ferns debuts

    Northern Brave duo Nensi Patel and Kayley Knight are in line to make their international debuts later this month after being named in the White Ferns squad for the series against Zimbabwe.

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    Not the worst season for the Volts, but pretty close

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    Not the worst season for the Volts, but pretty close

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    White Fern Lauren Down retiring

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    White Fern Lauren Down retiring

    White Ferns and Auckland batter Lauren Down has announced her retirement from cricket.

    Wellington advance

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    Wellington advance

    Wellington have sealed a spot in the Ford Trophy elimination final against Central Districts tomorrow thanks to a 118-run win against Northern Districts.

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    Coach laments paucity of games for Sparks

    Otago Sparks batter Bella James clubs the ball during a Super Smash match against Wellington in...

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    Coach laments paucity of games for Sparks

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    Canada gives NZ a scare before caving

    New Zealand blasted their way past Canada last night and into the Super Eight round at the T20 World Cup.
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