The HEARTS have returned from an outstanding T20 tour of Tasmania with four wins from four matches over the Hobart Hurricanes. Lauren Down and Katie Perkins lead the way with the bat as the HEARTS took both matches of Tuesday’s doubleheader. In the first T20, the HEARTS put on 150/5 on the back of forties from Down (43) and Perkins … Read More
Hearts Hit Hobart for Preseason Duel
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Hearts Hit Hobart for Preseason Duel
The Auckland HEARTS have touched down in Tasmania to take on the Hobart Hurricanes across four fixtures this week. Kingston Twin Ovals will host matches on October 8, 9 and 10 between the Hurricanes and the HEARTS. Tuesday’s T20 double-header is the HEARTS first taste of action for the summer and skipper Anna Peterson’s first opportunity to lead an exciting … Read More
Musings from Beyond the Boundary | 30 September
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Musings from Beyond the Boundary | 30 September
Congratulations to Anna Peterson, this week named to take over the HEARTS captaincy following Maddy Green’s departure to Wellington. Peterson, a top-order batter and off-spinner, brings a wealth of experience and a cricketing pedigree, her father Warwick having played many seasons at Keith Hay Park for Eden Roskill. She went to secondary school in Tauranga and made her debut for … Read More
Four HEARTS awarded WHITE FERNS Contracts
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Four HEARTS awarded WHITE FERNS Contracts
Four Auckland HEARTS have been announced on the WHITE FERNS contract list for summer 2019/20 . Top-order duo Lauren Down and Katie Perkins, as well as experienced allrounders Holly Huddleston and Anna Peterson, join the 17-strong squad ahead of a summer that culminates in a T20 World Cup in Australia. The hard work began on Wednesday as the squad assembled … Read More
Anna Peterson named new HEARTS Captain
Domestic Cricket
Anna Peterson named new HEARTS Captain
Anna Peterson will take the reins as Auckland HEARTS captain for both 2019/20 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield and Super Smash campaigns. Peterson, who has played a combined 82 One-Day matches and 63 T20s for Auckland and Northern Districts, takes over from Maddy Green following the former skipper’s move to Wellington. Head Coach, Nick White announced the appointment to the wider HEARTS group … Read More
Maddy Green moves to Wellington
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Maddy Green moves to Wellington
After 81 One-Day matches and 61 T20s for the Auckland HEARTS, Skipper Maddy Green is making a move south and will join the Wellington Blaze. Green, 26, debuted for the HEARTS during the 2009/10 season, before leading the side to Hallyburton Johnstone Shield glory in 2017/18. The summer of 2017/18 was particularly special for Maddy, awarded the Ruth Martin Cup … Read More
Auckland Hearts Squad 2019-20
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Auckland Hearts Squad 2019-20
Planning and preparation is underway at Hearts Headquarters for another stellar summer. Head Coach Nick White will call on experience with a familiar squad ready to challenge for silverware in 2019/20. Two new faces have been rewarded for outstanding club and representative performances last summer. Youngster Fran Jonas collected 30 scalps in 16 matches for Cornwall and was equally impressive … Read More
Nick White announced as Auckland Hearts coach
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Nick White announced as Auckland Hearts coach
The Auckland Hearts will have a new leader at the helm for the upcoming season with the appointment of Nick White as Head Coach. White takes over from Dean Flyger after three years in the job. White has transitioned up the age levels, having coached the Auckland Under 14s through to Under 19s, and most recently has been the Hearts … Read More
Auckland Hearts shine for NZ Development XI
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Auckland Hearts shine for NZ Development XI
The NZ Development XI is in the midst of a four-match series against Australia Women Under-19 at Lincoln, and Auckland’s contingent have played a starring role in NZ Development’s two victories so far. In the first match on Tuesday, Arlene Kelly took two wickets as NZ bundled Australia out for 187. Saachi Shahri and Lauren Down then came out and … Read More
Hinds outclass Hearts in HBJ Shield Final
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Hinds outclass Hearts in HBJ Shield Final
The Hearts couldn’t string together enough at the top of the order to hold back the Central Hinds in today’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final. The Hearts won the toss and opted to bowl against the Hinds, after a delayed start at Pukekura Park. After Jess Watkin raced out of the blocks – and then fairly quickly found herself caught behind … Read More