Top-order batsmen instrumental in two Queenstown results
Cromwell 121 for six lost to Wakatipu 126 for six
Adrian Seconi
Carisbrook-Dunedin beats Kaikorai
Carisbrook-Dunedin beats Kaikorai
Carisbrook-Dunedin 256 for nine beat Kaikorai 250 for nine
Should clubs run school cricket?
Should clubs run school cricket?
For about six to eight weeks each summer, secondary school cricket grinds to a halt. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi asks whether it is time the clubs took over running the game at that level.
So close for Volts, but not to be
So close for Volts, but not to be
That was a country lane with more than its share of hidden bends.
Auckland edge Otago in tight encounter
Auckland edge Otago in tight encounter
Auckland have clinched a place in Sunday's Super Smash final against Wellington with a dramatic three-wicket win against Otago at the University Oval this evening.
Sparks unable to recover from poor start against Hearts
Sparks unable to recover from poor start against Hearts
Auckland dispatched Otago by five wickets to seal a spot in the final against Wellington in the capital on Sunday.
Return of Smith to bolster home side
Return of Smith to bolster home side
Otago all-rounder Nathan Smith has recovered from a hip flexor injury and will take his place in the squad for the elimination final against Auckland in Dunedin today.
Martin to play, despite injuring finger
Martin to play, despite injuring finger
Otago won the dress rehearsal but it has come at a small cost.
Loss means Otago in elimination final
Loss means Otago in elimination final
Chad Bowes clubbed a career-high 95 and wiped out Otago’s prospect of hosting the Super Smash final in the process.
Surfers and city ride on success of championships
Surfers and city ride on success of championships
Taranaki’s Daniel Farr gets some air while competing at the national championships in Dunedin last week. The week-long event attracted 174 competitors from across New Zealand.
Home final at stake
Home final at stake
The Otago camp will not say it out aloud but "bring on Wellington".
Canterbury game stepping stone for Sparks
Canterbury game stepping stone for Sparks
A chance to beat Canterbury is always a good opportunity.
Bowlers and composed Cowan put Sparks into playoffs
Bowlers and composed Cowan put Sparks into playoffs
The Otago Sparks squeezed with the ball and survived the jitters with the bat to earn a Super Smash playoff spot.
Ruthless Rutherford finishes off bowlers’ work
Ruthless Rutherford finishes off bowlers’ work
Hamish Rutherford blasted Otago into the Super Smash playoffs with a sparkling knock at the top of the innings.
Volts through to playoffs with big win
Volts through to playoffs with big win
The Otago Volts have secured a Super Smash playoff spot with a convincing nine-wicket win against Central Districts at the University of Otago Oval today.
Sparks secure playoffs spot
Sparks secure playoffs spot
The Otago Sparks have sealed a spot in the playoffs with a seven-wicket win against Central Districts at the University of Otago Oval.
Veteran ready for 70 laps for 70 years
Veteran ready for 70 laps for 70 years
Veteran self-confessed ‘‘petrol head’’ Ray Stewart will get an early birthday present tonight.
Negotiating ‘smart’ Patel key for Volts
Negotiating ‘smart’ Patel key for Volts
Revenge, destiny and Ajaz Patel.
Sparks face virtual elimination game against Hinds
Sparks face virtual elimination game against Hinds
A virtual elimination final has come a week early for Otago.
Lesson learned at school
Lesson learned at school
Sweet or savoury?