Cricket

New Zealand wins the toss and bowl in the 3rd ODI against England

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2:23pm

Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed Melbourne teen

Ben Austin, 17, died on Thursday, two days after he was struck in the neck by a ball while batting in the nets in Ferntree Gully in Melbourne's east.

9:30am

Shield cricketers lead tributes after Melbourne teenager's death

Ben Austin, 17, was struck in the neck by a ball while practising in the nets on Tuesday afternoon in Ferntree Gully in Melbourne's east.

Friday 6:48pm

'Forever 14 not out': Heartbreak as teen cricketer dies

Ben Austin suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck in the neck by a ball during a pre-game net session in Melbourne.

Thu, Oct 30

NZ wins 2nd ODI by five wickets as England's top order fails again

England's innings lasted only 36 overs and New Zealand reached the target in 33.1 overs with Daryl Mitchell making an unbeaten 56 and Rachin Ravindra scoring 54.

Thu, Oct 30

1:30

New Zealand wins the toss and bowl in the 3rd ODI against England

The game is live and free on TVNZ Duke and TNVZ+

2:23pm

Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed Melbourne teen

Ben Austin, 17, died on Thursday, two days after he was struck in the neck by a ball while batting in the nets in Ferntree Gully in Melbourne's east.

9:30am

Shield cricketers lead tributes after Melbourne teenager's death

Ben Austin, 17, was struck in the neck by a ball while practising in the nets on Tuesday afternoon in Ferntree Gully in Melbourne's east.

Friday 6:48pm

'Forever 14 not out': Heartbreak as teen cricketer dies

Ben Austin suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck in the neck by a ball during a pre-game net session in Melbourne.

Thu, Oct 30

NZ wins 2nd ODI by five wickets as England's top order fails again

England's innings lasted only 36 overs and New Zealand reached the target in 33.1 overs with Daryl Mitchell making an unbeaten 56 and Rachin Ravindra scoring 54.

Thu, Oct 30

1:30

Australian captain ruled out of first Ashes test against England

Pat Cummins has resumed running after being sidelined for months but won't be "fit in time for the opening match", Cricket Australia said.

Mon, Oct 27

New Zealand bowler Zak Foulkes, right, celebrates after taking the wicket of England batsman Ben Duckett during the One Day international cricket match.

England's Ashes stars struggle in the first ODI against NZ

The Black Caps have taken the early lead in the three-match one-day series against England, with a four-wicket win at Mount Maunganui.

Mon, Oct 27

England's Amy Jones, extreme right, shake hands with New Zealand's players after winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match.

England beats NZ by eight wickets in Women's Cricket World Cup

Sophie Devine bid adieu to ODIs in a losing cause in the White Ferns final league game at the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup.

Mon, Oct 27

Mitch Santner in action for the Black Caps against England at Hagley Oval.

England take control of series with big win over Black Caps

Captain Harry Brook and opener Phil Salt lay the foundation for the 65-run victory at Hagley Oval.

Tue, Oct 21

Pakistan's Aliya Riaz plays a Shot during the New Zealand White Ferns Women v Pakistan Women, Women’s World Cup ODI match

Second straight washout damages White Ferns semi-final chances

New Zealand's match against Pakistan in Colombo was called off with both teams earning one point.

Sun, Oct 19

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy drops a catch during the T20 cricket international between New Zealand and England in Christchurch

Rain washes out first Black Caps v England T20

A shower caused a 15-minute break while England was batting.

Sun, Oct 19

Australia's captain Alyssa Healy plays a shot during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match.

Australia beats India with highest successful run chase in women’s ODI

Australia finished on 331-7 with Ellyse Perry (47 not out) hitting the winning six off the last ball of the 49th over, in reply to India's 330 in 48.5 overs.

Mon, Oct 13

Santner back to lead Black Caps in England series

New Zealand white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra are available for the T20 series but Kane Williamson and Ben Sears are out.

Mon, Oct 13

Auckland's Lou Vincent walks to his fielding position as Peter Ingram prepares to face the first delievry from Michael Bates. 2010 HRV Cup Twenty20 cricket final - Central Stags v Auckland Aces at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Banned Kiwi cricketer warns of toll of match-fixing

Lou Vincent was lured into the shady world of spot-fixing back in 2008, feeling depressed and angry after losing his New Zealand contract.

Sun, Oct 12

Sophie Devine of New Zealand bats as wicket keeper Nigar Sultana Joty of Bangladesh looks on during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on October 10, 2025 in Guwahati, India.

Devine scores 63 as White Ferns beat Bangladesh for first World Cup win

New Zealand’s first win moved it up one spot to sixth in the standings table.

Sat, Oct 11

Black Cap Finn Allen playing for the Scorchers during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers at Sydney Cricket Ground, on January 11, 2025, in Sydney, Australia.

Scotty Stevenson: NZ Cricket’s Big Bash pitch about dollars that don't exist

Analysis: There is a growing sense of urgency in corporate cricket circles when it comes to bringing in the cash, writes Scotty Stevenson.

Wed, Oct 8

Tazmin Brits of South Africa bats during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between New Zealand and South Africa.

White Ferns lose second World Cup match to South Africa

Tazmin Brits smashed 101 off 89 balls as South Africa overcame New Zealand by six wickets at the Women's Cricket World Cup.

Tue, Oct 7

Michael Bracewell and Jimmy Neesham walk off the field as the rain comes down again.

Australia retain trophy as second T20 against Black Caps washed out

The inclement weather denied the Kiwis the chance at holding the trophy for a fourth consecutive series.

Sat, Oct 4

Tim David of Australia (L) celebrates their win with team mate Marcus Stoinis during the Chappell–Hadlee T20I Series - New Zealand Blackcaps v Australia.

Black Caps beaten by six wickets in first Twenty20 International

Mitch Marsh lit up a bitterly cold night at Bay Oval by hitting nine fours and five sixes as Australia surpassed New Zealand's total of 181-6 with 21 balls remaining.

Thu, Oct 2