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    North Otago eye bragging rights over northern rivals

    North Otago will be hoping to strike first in 2026.

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    Fielding injury puts Johnson out of action

    Llew Johnson. Photo: Getty Images

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    Fielding injury puts Johnson out of action

    The Volts are set for a spell without some batting firepower.

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    Rain robs Sparks of golden opportunity

    Sparks batter Bella James follows the arc of the ball off her bat during the Super Smash game...

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    Rain robs Sparks of golden opportunity

    Wet weather rained on the Sparks’ parade yesterday afternoon.

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    Volts get better of Firebirds

    Jacob Cumming. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Volts get better of Firebirds

    The Volts secured a five-wicket victory against the Wellington Firebirds at University Oval yesterday.

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    Sparks clash fizzles in the drizzle

    The spectators' umbrellas are up and the players are about to leave the ground as the rain falls...

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    Sparks clash fizzles in the drizzle

    Wet weather has rained on the Sparks' parade this afternoon.

    Series level after Mitchell ton guides NZ to win

    Daryl Mitchell. File photo: Getty

    Series level after Mitchell ton guides NZ to win

    Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International.

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    Harris not sort to die wondering

    Sparks batter Laura Harris in action during the Super Smash game at the University Oval on Monday...

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    Harris not sort to die wondering

    Start at six and work your way back.

    Bogue ton leads Baby Black Caps to warm-up win

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    Bogue ton leads Baby Black Caps to warm-up win

    Rising Otago star Hugo Bogue is showing promising signs ahead of the under-19 world cup.

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    Gray steps up to power Sparks to victory

    Sparks batter Caitlin Blakely eyes up her shot as Hearts wicketkeeper Izzy Gaze watches on during...

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    Gray steps up to power Sparks to victory

    Eva Gray pulled the trigger when the Sparks needed her most.

    Jacobs’ 78 takes game away from Volts

    Jamal Todd smacks his shot away during the Volts’ clash against the Aces at the University Oval...

    Jacobs’ 78 takes game away from Volts

    Aced it.

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    Gray fires to get Sparks home over Hearts

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    Gray fires to get Sparks home over Hearts

    Eva Gray pulled the trigger when the Sparks needed her most to help them to a four-wicket win over the Hearts at Dunedin's University Oval this afternoon.

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    Fresh off call-up, Duffy bringing firepower home

    Jacob Duffy in action for Otago at the University Oval last January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Fresh off call-up, Duffy bringing firepower home

    Strike man Jacob Duffy will be back at his favourite ground this afternoon.

    Waihola defend trophy

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    Waihola defend trophy

    Two matches were played in the third round of the South Otago 40-over competition at the weekend.

    Murphy, Graham shine in comfortable win

    Murphy, Graham shine in comfortable win

    The third round of the Dick Hunt T20 competition was played on Friday night with Glenavy and Valley recording victories over Oamaru and Union respectively.

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    Adams happiest with hands-on coaching role

    Andre Adams reflects on his time in the game during a training session with the Volts at the...

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    Adams happiest with hands-on coaching role

    Former New Zealand all-rounder Andre Adams has made his way south and taken up a position with the Volts as an assistant coach. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi catches up with the big- hitting swing...

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    Bowlers give Sparks hope before Blaze claim victory

    The Sparks' PJ Watkins. File photo: Getty

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    Bowlers give Sparks hope before Blaze claim victory

    A strong spell of bowling in the middle stages wasn't enough for the Sparks as the Blaze ran down their total to claim a Super Smash victory in Wellington today.

    Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed

    Ben Stokes (left) says he fully backs coach Brendon McCullum, who has a contract until after...

    Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed

    Ben Stokes says he wants to carry on as England captain and has backed coach Brendon McCullum, despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia.

    Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

    Harry Brook during the white ball tour of New Zealand in October last year. Photo: Getty Images

    Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

    England cricketer Harry Brook has apologised for an altercation in NZ while on tour last year after a report said he was struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry.

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    Davies wants Sparks to stay brave

    Gareth Davies. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Davies wants Sparks to stay brave

    Sparks coach Gareth Davies has dared his side to be brave as they look to bounce back.

    Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

    Australia's Alex Carey celebrates with teammate Cameron Green after hitting the winning runs....

    Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

    Australia have chased down a 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph.
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