Tigresses pipped at post
Sri Lanka earned their first win of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with an extraordinary seven-run victory over Bangladesh yesterday.
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Brien, Brookes spearhead Oamaru victory
Brien, Brookes spearhead Oamaru victory
Oamaru, Union and St Kevin’s had comfortable wins over Glenavy, Valley and Waitaki Boys’ respectively in the second round of Borton Cup cricket at the weekend.
Another washout for White Ferns at World Cup
Another washout for White Ferns at World Cup
The White Ferns hopes of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals have taken a hit following another washout.
One-day series squared
One-day series squared
Wellington recorded a two-wicket win against Otago in a limited-overs warm-up game in the capital on Thursday.
‘Crunch time’ for focused White Ferns
‘Crunch time’ for focused White Ferns
White Ferns seamer Rosemary Mair has described tonight’s game against Pakistan in Colombo as crunch time.
Conway dropped for first T20
Conway dropped for first T20
Devon Conway has been dropped from the Black Caps Twenty20 playing XI for the first game against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch this evening.
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Trip north proves productive for Volts
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Trip north proves productive for Volts
The Otago Volts have been on the synthetic grass.
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Wallace’s role to keep level head, pave way for others
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Wallace’s role to keep level head, pave way for others
Simon Wallace sees his role as paving the way for others to succeed.
Ferns’ hopes hit as rain ends game
Ferns’ hopes hit as rain ends game
The White Ferns’ chances of boosting their Women’s Cricket World Cup qualification hopes were spoiled by rain as their group stage clash against Sri Lanka was abandoned in Colombo yesterday.
Proteas win thriller
Proteas win thriller
Half-centuries from Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp guided South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Women’s Cricket World Cup yesterday.
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New Zealand an ‘awesome place’ to tour
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New Zealand an ‘awesome place’ to tour
England white-ball captain Harry Brook can think of worse places to play some cricket.
Union start season with convincing win
Union start season with convincing win
Blustery conditions greeted North Otago cricketers in the opening round of the new club season.
Captain stars as England stay perfect
Captain stars as England stay perfect
Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a captain’s knock of the highest order as her record-breaking fifth Women’s Cricket World Cup century was the catalyst for England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka.
Halliday knock sets up White Ferns victory
Halliday knock sets up White Ferns victory
White Ferns all-rounder Brooke Halliday helped her side sweep to a 100-run win over Bangladesh and open their account at the World Cup.
White Ferns thump Bangladesh
White Ferns thump Bangladesh
The White Ferns are off the mark at the Cricket World Cup after thumping Bangladesh by 100 runs in Guwahati.
Knight leads way in tight tussle with Bangladesh
Knight leads way in tight tussle with Bangladesh
Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 guided England to a nervy four-wicket victory to maintain their 100% record in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
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North Otago stalwart moving down the order
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North Otago stalwart moving down the order
Cricket has been the cornerstone of Peter Cameron’s life.
South Africa win spoils celebration of NZ pair’s milestones
South Africa win spoils celebration of NZ pair’s milestones
White Ferns duo Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have formed a remarkable partnership during the past 19 years.
Bates, Devine to bring up milestones
Bates, Devine to bring up milestones
The White Ferns' World Cup match against South Africa is set to be a double milestone match, with veterans Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine chalking up big numbers.
Dominant England spin way past Proteas
Dominant England spin way past Proteas
Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday.