Move from pace to spin paying off for Patel
The Black Caps latest hero, Ajaz Patel, used to come off a much longer run-up.
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Accurate short bowling, massive heart keys for Wagner
Accurate short bowling, massive heart keys for Wagner
What is it about Neil Wagner?
Two chances for Otago to host final
Two chances for Otago to host final
Otago could end up hosting the one-day final even if it is not the top qualifier.
Patel spins Black Caps to incredible win
Patel spins Black Caps to incredible win
Do you believe in miracles? You should now, because the Black Caps just pulled one off.
Plane carrying cricket team hit by lightning
Otago Bolts: Plane carrying cricket team hit by lightning
The Volts stormed back into Dunedin this afternoon, literally, when their plane was struck by lightning on approach.
Banned Aussie trio to soon learn fate
Banned Aussie trio to soon learn fate
Cricket Australia's seven directors will meet in coming days to discuss cutting short the suspensions of disgraced players Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.
Batting collapse costs Black Caps
Batting collapse costs Black Caps
Surprise, surprise - another disastrous batting collapse looks set to deny New Zealand a rare test victory on Asian soil.
Big win for Carisbrook-Dunedin
Big win for Carisbrook-Dunedin
Carisbrook-Dunedin has extended its winning streak to five games with a substantial 160-run win against Albion at Tonga Park on Saturday.
Mostert plays well but rain stops game
Mostert plays well but rain stops game
North Otago won the toss at the Ashburton Domain yesterday against Mid Canterbury, in the final 60-over warm-up game before Hawke Cup elimination games begin next weekend, when it will host Otago Country.
Volts take ‘huge step forward’ in making playoffs
Volts take ‘huge step forward’ in making playoffs
Otago secured a place in the Ford Trophy playoffs with a tense four-wicket win against Canterbury at Hagley Oval yesterday.
Otago Sparks turn in pleasing performances in Wellington double-header
Otago Sparks turn in pleasing performances in Wellington double-header
The Otago Sparks gave a glimpse into the future, and it looks rosy.
T20 competition still wide open
T20 competition still wide open
The South Otago T20 club cricket competition was thrown wide open by the latest round of matches. With one round remaining, five of the six teams are able to make the final.
New first wicket club record set in huge Union win
New first wicket club record set in huge Union win
The Union opening pair of Jeremiah Shield (117) and Sam Bastin (81) set a Union club record against Albion at King George Park on Saturday.
Collapses feature in close games
Collapses feature in close games
Maniototo pulled off a remarkable one-run victory over Blacks Hill at the Poolburn Domain, Queenstown Wakatipu eventually got up by two wickets over host Albion, and Cromwell secured a two-wicket win over Queenstown Ballarat.
SBHS strong against Marist
SBHS strong against Marist
Youngsters Hayden Hart and Blake Harper have teamed up to help Southland Boys’ High School (SBHS) rip through the usually powerful Marist batting line-up in Southland club cricket action on Saturday.
Consolation win for eliminated Ferns
Consolation win for eliminated Ferns
The White Ferns put the disappointment of elimination in the group stage to one side as they convincingly beat Pakistan by 54 runs at the ICC Women’s World T20 in Guyana.
Mid-innings wickets halt Volts’ unbeaten run
Mid-innings wickets halt Volts’ unbeaten run
A stumble midway through its innings has cost Otago the chance of extending its unbeaten run.
Hesson set to spend up large at auction
Hesson set to spend up large at auction
Former Black Caps and Otago coach Mike Hesson will get to spend about $7 million in two days next month.
Several pairs of shoes to fill for Sparks’ UK import
Several pairs of shoes to fill for Sparks’ UK import
Alice Davidson-Richards made her international debut for England earlier this year.
NZ win toss, bat against Pakistan
NZ win toss, bat against Pakistan
New Zealand have won the toss and have chosen to bat first against Pakistan in the first test in Abu Dhabi.