2023 T20 World Cup White Ferns Debrief
Despite new coach Ben Sawyer ushering in fresh vibes for the White Ferns, they missed out on the T20 World Cup semi-finals for the third tournament in a row.
Despite new coach Ben Sawyer ushering in fresh vibes for the White Ferns, they missed out on the T20 World Cup semi-finals for the third tournament in a row.
However folks want to slice up this Blackcaps pizza, one would be wise to lower expectations in the Test arena.
HBJ Shield served up another double-whammy of cricket last weekend with Auckland and Wellington grabbing wins on both days, while Canterbury and Central split their weekend series.
Canterbury Magicians are the only women's Super Smash team to interrupt the Wellington Blaze dynasty and their second championship in three seasons came with a young twist.
Aotearoa's Blackcaps had their first innings propped up by a delightful knock of 138 from Tom Blundell, dragging the kiwis back into a contest against England.
Northern Brave have won back to back Super Smash championships, defeating Canterbury in both finals and delivering a bunch of funky storylines.
Last summer Northern defeated Canterbury in the Men's Super Smash final and these two teams are locked in for another final after Northern bumped Otago out in Thursday's elimination final.
Canterbury defeated Otago in the Women's Super Smash elimination final on Thursday, setting up a home final for the Cantabs against Wellington.
Canterbury and Otago stormed up the Super Smash ladder with four wins in their last five games, putting Canterbury straight into the big donnie final while Otago host Northern.
After losing both games against Otago last weekend, Canterbury wahine will be eager to bounce back in their Super Smash elimination final on Thursday in Dunedin.
Not much about this summer has felt normal for folks across Aotearoa and as the sun battles pesky rain, the first dose of Test cricket this summer arrives with Blackcaps hosting England at Bay Oval.
Wellington Blaze have won four of the past five Super Smash championships and are 8-0 this season, undefeated across their last 18 games.