The first round of Auckland Aces contracts are out for the 2018/19 season with an exciting mix of youth and experience set to take the field in the baggy blue. Included in the first 12 contracts for Auckland is off-spinner Will Somerville who comes from playing First-Class cricket in New South Wales, Australia. Born in Wellington, Somerville made his First-Class … Read More
Eden Park groundsmen scoop domestic award
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Eden Park groundsmen scoop domestic award
Eden Park’s groundsmen have scooped yet another award this cricket season, picking up the Domestic long form cricket pitch award for 2017/18. Groundsman Matt Sandery says the team are proud to receive the honour after a long season on the roller. “The boys are at the top of their game, it’s been an honour to be part of the Eden … Read More
ACA Cricketer of the Year Awards 2017/18
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ACA Cricketer of the Year Awards 2017/18
Auckland Cricket Association Cricketer of the Year Awards 2017/18 This week Auckland Cricket had its awards evening where the achievements over the past season were recognised. These are the pinnacle awards for club and representative cricket from the 2017/18 season. Representative Honours AUCKLAND ACES First Class Debut Players: #513 Matt McEwan v Wellington at the Basin Reserve, 23 October … Read More
Munro breaks records as Aces smash Canterbury
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Munro breaks records as Aces smash Canterbury
Colin Munro has led the Auckland Aces to a massive seven wicket victory over Canterbury on Eden Park Outer Oval today. Chasing 278 for victory, Munro was simply sublime pulverising the Canterbury attack to all parts on his way to 174*- the highest ever List A score for an Aucklander. His 174* came off just 118 balls and included 22 … Read More
Rosmini pull off superb victory at Eden Park
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Rosmini pull off superb victory at Eden Park
Rosmini College have pulled off a sensational two wicket victory over Saint Kentigern College today in the R H Marryatt Cup school boy final at Eden Park. Winning the toss, Rosmini backed their bowling strength and took the field first, restricting Saint Kents to 159 from 49.2 overs. The Shore boys bowled well as a unit, each contributing to keep … Read More
Tributes flow for retiring Hearts skipper Vic Lind
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Tributes flow for retiring Hearts skipper Vic Lind
After suffering a loss in the Women’s One Day Final this month, the Auckland Cricket community were soon made aware they would be losing much more than just a final. Skipper Vic Lind announced her retirement from the game after 176 appearances for the Hearts since her debut in 2003, including 58 Twenty20 matches. Vic scored just under 3000 runs … Read More