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2 days ago

Sri Lanka too strong for New Zealand XI

A shortened game but still some practice time on the pitch for the Sri Lankan side ahead of their T20 games against the Black Caps.

Shipley returns to top cricket for NZ XI

6 days ago

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Shipley returns to top cricket for NZ XI

Canterbury's Henry Shipley will return from injury when he lines up for New Zealand XI in a one-off T20 warm-up against Sri Lanka on Monday.

Dec 17

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Black Caps score massive third test win

The Black Caps beat England in the third test at Seddon Park by 424 runs with a day and a half to spare.

Black Caps poised for test win over England

Dec 16

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Black Caps poised for test win over England

The Black Caps are set for a massive victory over England in the third test at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Dec 15

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Black Caps sitting pretty over England

How quickly things change. The Black Caps are looking good after two days of the third test against England at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Black Caps battle to 300 in first innings

Dec 14

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Black Caps battle to 300 in first innings

A late batting flourish by Mitchell Santner with Tim Southee getting in the act has the Black Caps at 315-9 after day one of the third test

Dec 14

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Nathan Smith to play for Surrey in 2025

English county cricket side Surrey have signed New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith for the bulk of the 2025 season.

Dec 12

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Southee honoured during third test

‘Tim Southee End’ will be the official name of the Seddon Park Pavilion end for the Black Caps’ third test.

Raval challenges all-time slowest record

Dec 10

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Raval challenges all-time slowest record

Over nine hours at the crease, ND captain Jeet Raval came within minutes of setting a first-class record.

Dec 9

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Mark Chapman in for expectant Conway

Expectant father and Black Caps opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England.

Dec 8

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Black Caps suffer big second test loss

The Black Caps suffer a humiliating defeat in the second test against England at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps struggle on day two vs England

Dec 7

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Black Caps struggle on day two vs England

Black Caps looking at a big second test defeat to England after another tough day at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps struggle at bat in second test

Dec 6

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Black Caps struggle at bat in second test

An eventful first day of the second test at the Basin Reserve, with 16 wickets falling and England in control.

Dec 5

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Black Caps name same XI for second test

The Black Caps stay with a four-prong seam attack in an unchanged XI for the second test against England.

NZ, England docked points for over rates

Dec 4

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NZ, England docked points for over rates

The Black Caps and England have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first Test in Christchurch.

Dec 2

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Former Black Cap to coach Blaze in UK

Otago Sparks head coach and former Black Cap Craig Cumming to take charge of the Blaze, based in Nottingham.

Black Caps lose first test inside four days

Dec 1

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Black Caps lose first test inside four days

The Black Caps have suffered an eight wicket defeat at the hands of England in the first test in Christchurch.

Black Caps face test loss after late wickets

Nov 30

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Black Caps face test loss after late wickets

Three late wickets have the Black Caps looking at almost certain defeat in the first test against England in Christchurch

Black Caps drops give England upper hand

Nov 29

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Black Caps drops give England upper hand

A case of the dropsies has let England charge into the better position after two days of the first test in Christchurch.

Black Caps, England share first day honours

Nov 28

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Black Caps, England share first day honours

An intriguing opening day of the first test between New Zealand and England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.