Cricket | NZ Sports Wire 3/8

Nov 18

Black Caps drop second ODI, lose series

A static batting display in tough conditions has seen the Black Caps drop the second game and the series to Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

Smith gets first Black Caps test call-up

Nov 15

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Smith gets first Black Caps test call-up

Wellington Firebirds bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith has earned his maiden Test call-up for the three-match Test series against England

Tim Southee to retire after England series

Nov 15

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Tim Southee to retire after England series

Tim Southee plans finish his Test career at his home ground of Seddon Park in Hamilton against England next month.

Nov 15

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ND score maximum points over Canterbury

Northern Districts showed their strength collecting maximum 20 points from the opening round of Plunket Shield after a win over Canterbury

Aces stun Wellington in Plunket Shield clash

Nov 14

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Aces stun Wellington in Plunket Shield clash

Dominated for the better part of two days, Auckland turned their Plunket Shield match on its head on day three.

Black Caps beaten by Sri Lanka in first ODI

Nov 14

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Black Caps beaten by Sri Lanka in first ODI

The Black Caps have lost the first One Day International against Sri Lanka by 45 runs using the DLS method after the home side scored 324-5

Central, Wellington eye Plunket Shield wins

Nov 13

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Central, Wellington eye Plunket Shield wins

Central Districts and Wellington edge closer to outright victories in the opening round of the Plunket Shield.

Nov 12

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Kerr named women's Player of the Month

Women’s T20 World Cup winning all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been voted ICC Women’s Player of the Month after October heroics in the UAE

Bowes, van Beek star to open Plunket Shield

Nov 12

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Bowes, van Beek star to open Plunket Shield

Chad Bowes' explosive start to the domestic cricket season has continued in the red-ball format.

Lockie Ferguson out injured in Sri Lanka

Nov 12

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Lockie Ferguson out injured in Sri Lanka

Black Caps fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka after sustaining a left calf injury in Monday

Black Caps defend low total to beat Sri Lanka

Nov 11

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Black Caps defend low total to beat Sri Lanka

The Black Caps have scored a remarkable five run win in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Dambulla.

Auckland, Canterbury score Ford Trophy wins

Nov 6

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Auckland, Canterbury score Ford Trophy wins

Auckland and Canterbury have skipped clear at the top of the Ford Trophy one-day cricket standings.

Wickets fall as Black Caps struggle with spin

Nov 3

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Wickets fall as Black Caps struggle with spin

Fifteen wickets fell on a spinners pitch on the second day of the third and final cricket test against India in Mumbai

Black Caps take Indian wickets late on day one

Nov 2

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Black Caps take Indian wickets late on day one

Fourteen wickets fell on the first day of the third test between the Black Caps and India at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Heaphy scores maiden ton in big CD victory

Nov 1

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Heaphy scores maiden ton in big CD victory

The impressive individual performances continue in the opening phase of 50-over Ford Trophy.

Kane Williamson to miss final India test

Oct 29

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Kane Williamson to miss final India test

Kane Williamson will not travel to India for the third Test in Mumbai to ensure he his fit for the upcoming three-Test series against Englan

Oct 28

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Devine, White Ferns defeat India in ODI

The White Ferns have won the second ODI against India by 76 runs after scoring 259 for 9 they dismissed the home side for 183 in Ahmedabad.

Amelia Kerr out of India tour with injury

Oct 27

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Amelia Kerr out of India tour with injury

White Ferns allrounder Amelia Kerr has been ruled out of the ODI series in India after tearing her left quadricep muscle

History for Black Caps with second test win

Oct 27

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History for Black Caps with second test win

The Black Caps have created history after doing the unthinkable in Pune. They won the second test to take the series for the first time

Aces beat Volts in rain-affected Ford Trophy

Oct 27

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Aces beat Volts in rain-affected Ford Trophy

Auckland Aces move up the Ford Trophy standings with a win in the only completed match of Round 3.