Auckland Cricket

19/05/2026

Player of the Match performance!

Bella Armstrong was unstoppable, supporting the NZA Women's team to a win over Sri Lanka, last night.

🎯 Hat-trick with the ball
🏏 Half-century with the bat

📸: Sri Lanka Cricket

06/05/2026

Tour Announcement 📢

Congrats to our HEARTS players Bella, Prue and Fran on their selection for the New Zealand A tour of Sri Lanka, starting on the 12th of May.

Learn more: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/165418?newsfeedId=2011960

📷: photosport.nz

29/04/2026

FIVE magnificent HEARTS have been named in the squads for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the ODI tour of England beginning next month 🎉

Congrats and best of luck to Maddy, Brooke, Izzy, Breezy and Molly!

21/04/2026

Our favourite images from 2025/26 📷

From first-timers discovering the game to lifelong players celebrating their 30th season, and rising stars progressing through the ACES and HEARTS, cricket has once again united communities in Tāmaki Makaurau and highlighted the strength of the game at every level.

Credit: , , ACA

20/04/2026

Our favourite images from 2025/26 📷

From first-timers discovering the game to lifelong players celebrating their 30th season, and rising stars progressing through the ACES and HEARTS, cricket has once again united communities in Tāmaki Makaurau and highlighted the strength of the game at every level.

Credit: photosport.nz, Phototek, ACA

13/04/2026

Fast bowlers put more through their bodies than almost anyone in the game. Repeated high-intensity efforts, heavy ground impact, and long spells demand a recovery routine that supports durability and consistency.

The ACES Fast Bowler Recovery Plan, powered by .co.nz - designed to reduce soreness, maintain mobility, and help bowlers back up performance day after day.

12/04/2026

12/04/2026

A fantastic evening on Friday night at the New Zealand International Convention Centre, celebrating the players, volunteers and clubs who have made the 2025/26 season such a success.

Great to recognise excellence across community and high performance cricket, and to bring the Auckland cricket whānau together to reflect on another strong season.

📷 Phototek

12/04/2026

Recognising excellence at the highest level.

These players delivered outstanding performances across the domestic season, helping set the benchmark for high performance cricket in Auckland.

Congratulations to all of our 2025/26 High Performance Award winners!

Cricketer of the Year
Emily Drumm Trophy - Auckland Women’s Cricketer of the Year
Maddy Green

John Morris Trophy - Auckland Men’s Cricketer of the Year
Simon Keene

T20 Player of the Year
Women’s Super Smash Player of the Year
Molly Penfold

Men’s Super Smash Player of the Year
Bevon Jacobs

50 Over Player of the Year
Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Player of the Year
Maddy Green

Ford Trophy Player of the Year
Adi Ashok

First Class Player of the Year
Plunket Shield Player of the Year
Simon Keene

Young Cricketer of the Year
Auckland Women’s Young Cricketer of the Year
Bree Illing

Auckland Men’s Young Cricketer of the Year
Lachlan Stackpole

📷 Phototek

12/04/2026

Celebrating the people, clubs and teams who make our game stronger.

Congratulations to all of our 2025/26 Community Award winners!

ACA Community Umpire of the Year�Vinit Mahna

Outstanding Contribution to Women and Girls�Susanne Martin - Takapuna District Cricket Club
Community Coach of the Year
Manu Donald - Waitakere Cricket Club

ACA Club of the Year�North Shore Cricket Club

Women’s Club Cricketer of the Year�Taila Hurley - Takapuna District Cricket Club

Men’s Club Cricketer of the Year�Brandon Mavuta - North Shore Cricket Club

Merv Wallace Bat - Coach of the Year�Brad Cachopa

Laurie Schnauer Cup - Men’s Players’ Player�Michael Barry - Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club�
Matt Jones - Takapuna District Cricket Club
Katie Perkins Cup - Women’s Players’ Player�Annie Ewart - Cornwall Cricket Club

Carson Cup - Volunteer of the Year�Mandy Callender - Parnell District Cricket Club

Simmonds and Osbourne Shield - Club of the Year�Takapuna District Cricket Club

NZ Cricket Club of the Year�Takapuna District Cricket Club

NZ Cricket Official of the Year�Adrian West

📷 Phototek

06/04/2026

The ACES wicket keeper programme, powered by - arguably the most demanding job in cricket, requiring relentless concentration, explosive movement, and the strength to stay low, sharp, and ready for every ball, all day.