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South Africa hand NZ first defeat of cup

Black Caps top-scorer Mark Chapman in action against South Africa in their T20 World Cup match in...

South Africa hand NZ first defeat of cup

South Africa are on the brink of reaching the T20 World Cup’s Super 8 stage after captain Aiden Markram’s storming half-century led them to a dominant seven-wicket victory.

Craw blasts 172 to lead Waihola to win over Milton

Craw blasts 172 to lead Waihola to win over Milton

The Waihola Swans returned to their winning ways with a 190-run win over the Milton King Crabs at Kaitangata in the latest round of the South Otago premier competition on Saturday.

Third-wicket stand key for Oamaru

Oamaru, Union and St Kevin’s posted wins in the latest round of the Borton Cup on Saturday.

Black Caps suffer first loss at World Cup

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips is bowled out against South Africa at Ahmedabad. Photo: Getty Images

Black Caps suffer first loss at World Cup

South Africa are on the brink of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup's Super 8 stage after a dominant seven-wicket victory over New Zealand.

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Robertson reflects on tough season for depleted Sparks

Felicity Robertson finds the boundary during a Super Smash match against the Northern Brave at...

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Robertson reflects on tough season for depleted Sparks

Otago Sparks captain Felicity Robertson believes her side is well-placed to grow and get better.

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Thumping puts Canty well clear

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Thumping puts Canty well clear

Canterbury has sealed the top qualifying spot with a comprehensive win against Wellington at Hagley Oval yesterday.

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Queenstown teen set to make debut for Volts

Otago rookie Hugo Bogue, 17, will make his debut today. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Queenstown teen set to make debut for Volts

Half the bat, twice the skill.

Opening pair set record partnership

Black Caps Finn Allen (right) and Tim Seifert during New Zealand’s T20 Cricket World Cup group...

Opening pair set record partnership

Bring on South Africa.

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Volts face spectre of winless season

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Volts face spectre of winless season

The Otago Volts have a spectre to vanquish.

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Otago turn to youthful trio

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Otago turn to youthful trio

Otago have called in their young guns as they hunt their first Ford Trophy win today.

Black Caps open T20 World Cup with win

Tim Seifert plays a shot during his man of the match performance for New Zealand against...

Black Caps open T20 World Cup with win

New Zealand pulled off a steep chase against Afghanistan's spin-heavy attack to begin their Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket victory in a group D match in Chennai on Sunday.

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Volts playing for pride in trophy competition

Otago opening batter Jacob Cumming gives it a whack during the game against Wellington at the...

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Volts playing for pride in trophy competition

Hopefully the Southland-inspired jersey will help the Volts roar into life against Canterbury in Invercargill tomorrow.

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Blaze outgun Sparks in doubleheader

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Blaze outgun Sparks in doubleheader

The Otago Sparks dropped both games in their doubleheader against the Wellington Blaze in the Hallyburton Johnston Shield at the weekend.

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NEV advance in quest for shield

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NEV advance in quest for shield

A roundup of premier club cricket games played in Dunedin at the weekend.

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Otago Country finish job quickly

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Otago Country finish job quickly

Otago Country cricketers gave themselves the afternoon off yesterday.

Union, Glenavy post convincing victories

Union, Glenavy post convincing victories

Union and Glenavy secured comfortable victories while Valley claimed a thrilling one-wicket win in round seven Borton Cup matches on Saturday.

Casey’s unbeaten 58 key in Kings’ victory

The Kaitangata Kings beat the Milton King Crabs by seven wickets in their Waitangi Day match in the South Otago 40-over competition.

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Sparks set to take on Blaze in double header

Otago cricketers (from left) Troy Johnson, Jacob Cumming and Ben Lockrose model the Southland...

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Sparks set to take on Blaze in double header

Time to extinguish the Blaze.

Obituary: Robin Smith, cricketer

Robin Smith in 1994. Photo: Getty Images

Obituary: Robin Smith, cricketer

Robin Smith was a rare shining light for England in a period when they were beaten regularly in test cricket.

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Plenty of tales to be told at Uni-Grange 150th

Jack Ussher hurls down a delivery for University-Grange in a Dunedin premier club game earlier...

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Plenty of tales to be told at Uni-Grange 150th

Every century will be flawless and every catch spectacular when tales are shared at the University-Grange Cricket Club’s 150th celebrations in Dunedin this weekend.

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