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Canada News.Net
20 hours ago
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- Canada News.Net
Zimbabwe set to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship during New Zealand tour
Harare [Zimbabwe], June 25 (ANI): Zimbabwe women's team will make their historic debut in the ICC Women's Championship and embark on their quest to qualify for the Women's ODI World Cup when they tour New Zealand for a white-ball series in February-March 2026. The landmark tour will see the Zimbabwe women's team square off against the White Ferns in three ODIs, scheduled for March 5, 8, and 11 next year at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, marking their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. Before the ODIs, the two sides will compete in a three-match T20I series on February 25 and 27 and March 1 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, giving the tourists a valuable opportunity to acclimatise to New Zealand conditions ahead of their ICC Women's Championship debut. Zimbabwe's women's team were included in the coveted global competition for the first time following its expansion from 10 to 11 teams in November 2024. According to the ICC's Future Tours Programme, Zimbabwe women will travel to play New Zealand, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, while hosting South Africa Women, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Ireland. 'It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game. This is not only a testament to how far our women's cricket has come, but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women's game,' Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) managing director Givemore Makoni said in a statement by the board. Makoni added that making their debut in the ICC Women's Championship would inspire more girls and young women across Zimbabwe to take up the sport. 'Being part of such a prestigious competition provides our players with a platform to grow, compete and ultimately qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup,' he said. 'The exposure to top-level cricket, including this inaugural tour to New Zealand, will accelerate our progress and strengthen our global competitiveness,' he added. (ANI)
United News of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Zimbabwe to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship
Harare, June 26 (UNI) Zimbabwe women's cricket team is gearing up for an iconic moment early next year, as they are set to make their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. Their first assignment will be a white-ball tour of New Zealand in February 2026. This landmark series will feature three One-Day Internationals, all scheduled to be played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, and will officially begin their campaign in the 2025-2029 cycle of the ICC Women's Championship. Before the ODI series kicks off, the two teams will face each other in a three-match T20I series, which will be hosted at Seddon Park in Hamilton, providing crucial preparation for the visitors. It's a historic moment for Zimbabwe, who have been inducted into the competition for the first time following its expansion from 10 to 11 teams in November 2024. The tournament serves as the primary qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029, an ICC report said. 'It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game,' Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni said while sharing his view about the team's achievement. 'This is not only a testament to how far our women's cricket has come, but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women's game." 'Being part of such a prestigious competition provides our players with a platform to grow, compete and ultimately qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup,' he added. 'The exposure to top-level cricket, including this inaugural tour to New Zealand, will accelerate our progress and strengthen our global competitiveness.' Zimbabwe will also take on Ireland next month in a series that consists of three T20 Internationals in Dublin from July 20, followed by two One-Day Internationals in Belfast on July 26 and 28. 'This tour presents us with an excellent opportunity to challenge ourselves against quality opposition in tough conditions,' Head Coach Walter Chawaguta said. 'Ireland will provide just the right platform to sharpen our skills, build momentum and solidify our combinations.' UNI BM
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Zimbabwe to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship
Zimbabwe women's cricket team is gearing up for an iconic moment early next year, as they are set to make their debut in the ICC Women's Championship. Their first assignment will be a white-ball tour of New Zealand in March 2026. This landmark series will feature three One-Day Internationals, all scheduled to be played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, and will officially kick off their campaign in the 2025-2029 cycle of the ICC Women's Championship. Before the ODI series kicks off, the two teams will face each other in a three-match T20I series, which will be hosted at Seddon Park in Hamilton, providing crucial preparation for the visitors. It's a historic moment for Zimbabwe, who have been inducted into the competition for the first time following its expansion from 10 to 11 teams in November 2024. The tournament serves as the primary qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2029. 'It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game,' Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni said while sharing his view about the team's achievement. 'This is not only a testament to how far our women's cricket has come, but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women's game." 'Being part of such a prestigious competition provides our players with a platform to grow, compete and ultimately qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup,' he added. 'The exposure to top-level cricket, including this inaugural tour to New Zealand, will accelerate our progress and strengthen our global competitiveness.' The Women's Cricket World Cup is back in India | WWC25 The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be played in India later this year. Zimbabwe will also take on Ireland next month in a series that consists of three T20 Internationals in Dublin from 20 July, followed by two One-Day Internationals in Belfast on 26 and 28 July.'This tour presents us with an excellent opportunity to challenge ourselves against quality opposition in tough conditions,' Head Coach Walter Chawaguta said. 'Ireland will provide just the right platform to sharpen our skills, build momentum and solidify our combinations.' 1st T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 2nd T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 3rd T20I - 25 February, 2026, Hamilton 1st ODI - 5 March, 2026, Dunedin 2nd ODI - 8 March, 2026, Dunedin 3rd ODI - 11 March, 2026, Dunedin NewsICC Women's ChampionshipZimbabwe Women
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
New Zealand 2025-26 home cricket season schedule: Venues, match fixtures for AUS, ENG, WI & SA announced
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced New Zealand's home international schedule for the 2025-25 season on Wednesday, with four teams set to tour New Zealand this season. The men's team will host Australia, England, the West Indies, and South Africa in a packed home season across multiple formats, the first three sides arriving before Christmas ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka, which is set to start in January and runs into March. The New Zealand women team will be involved in their own ICC Cricket World Cup between late September and early November, are set for a 14-game home summer, including a first-ever series against Zimbabwe, and a five-match T20I series against South Africa alongside the men's team, in a continuation of the successful T20 International doubleheaders. The home international summer will have 46 days of international cricket played at nine venues throughout the country: Eden Park (Auckland), Seddon Park (Hamilton), Bay Oval (Tauranga), McLean Park (Napier), Sky Stadium (Wellington), Cello Basin Reserve (Wellington), Saxton Oval (Nelson), Hagley Oval (Christchurch) and the University of Otago Oval (Dunedin). New Zealand v Australia New Zealand v England New Zealand v West Indies New Zealand Women v Zimbabwe Women New Zealand Women & New Zealand v South Africa – T20I Doubleheaders New Zealand Women v South Africa Women (All timings are mentioned above in standard local time)
Otago Daily Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Duffy's outstanding international season recognised at awards
Jacob Duffy bowls during game two of the men's T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan at University of Otago Oval earlier this year. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN A breakout summer has seen Southland cricketer Jacob Duffy named Southland senior sportsperson of the year for the second time at an awards ceremony last night. The Lumsden-born fast bowler, who also won the award in 2021, had an exceptional domestic campaign with the Black Caps in series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Duffy, 30, was named New Zealand's player of the series against Sri Lanka, before turning his sights on the touring Pakistan team, from whom he snared 13 wickets in five matches, including a New Zealand record performance in a T20I of four for 14. Those efforts saw Duffy ranked the world's number one T20I bowler by the International Cricket Council, and he was later named New Zealand Cricket's T20I Player of the Year. Duffy, who has been playing county cricket in England during the New Zealand winter, said the past summer had been one to remember. 'In the position I've been in for the last three or four years, getting a series or a tour here and there, you put a lot of expectation and pressure on yourself and that potentially doesn't bring the best out of you," Duffy said. "To get consistent game time ... has been pretty cool. When you are out there in the big wide world against international teams you don't know if you are quite good enough, but you get to prove to yourself that you are good enough to compete against, literally, the best in the world." 'I've always appreciated my support from down south. I'm very proud to call myself a Southlander. All the people through my upbringing, schooling and at Southland Cricket have played a huge part in where I've got to today and I'm forever grateful." A new format for this year's ILT Southland Sports Awards led to 90 nominations from nearly 30 sporting codes for the awards at ILT Stadium Southland last night. Motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan won the Te Rourou junior sportsperson of the year category after a massive year which included three podiums and a fifth placing overall in the 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championships in Europe. Middle distance runner James McLeay, the first New Zealander in several years to qualify for the world under-20 1500m final, was recognised with a new distinction award. Golfer Robyn Boniface claimed the masters achievement award after winning her sixth national senior women's golf title in Invercargill in February. The Inclusive Activity Murihiku athlete with a disability award, a new category for 2025, was won by lawn bowler Julie O'Connell after she helped the New Zealand Black Jacks to a series win over Australia. Maadi Cup-winning under-18 double scullers Harry Lightfoot and Sebastian Watson won the Southland team of the year category, with a distinction award going to the Hokonui under-18 marching team who won a third consecutive national title. Julian Ineson, coach of New Zealand representative cyclist Marshall Erwood, claimed the coach of the year award. Erin Criglington, who was the chief judge at the 2024 junior world track cycling championships, won the official of the year award, while Nicky McNaught, the only New Zealand referee selected for the world squash teams event in Hong Kong, received a distinction award. The Community Trust South community impact award was won by the Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club, for its commitment to breaking down barriers to participation. Southland Sports Awards Senior sportsperson of the year: Jacob Duffy (cricket). Te Rourou junior sportsperson of the year: Cormac Buchanan (motorsport). Distinction: James McLeay (athletics). Coach of the year: Julian Ineson (cycling). Team of the year: Harry Lightfoot and Sebastian Watson (rowing). Distinction: Hokonui Under 18 Marching Team. Official of the year: Erin Criglington (cycling). Distinction: Nicky McNaught (squash). Masters achievement: Robyn Boniface (golf). Community impact: Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club. Inclusive Activity Murihiku athlete with a disability: Julie O'Connell (lawn bowls). Services to sport: Murray Heath (bowls), Tim Ward (swimming), Craig Smith (football), Danny Young (rowing). — APL
