Annual Report 2019–20 Proudly Supporting Cricket Wellington

CRICKET WELLINGTON ANNUAL REPORT 2019–20 PROUDLY SUPPORTING CRICKET WELLINGTON

2 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CONTENTS

04 OUR PARTNERS 34 DREAM 11 SUPER SMASH

05 CLUB CRICKET OVERVIEW 35 CHRISTMAS AT THE BASIN 06 OFFICE BEARERS 36 GRAND FINAL DOUBLE-HEADER 07 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 38 PLUNKET SHIELD 09 CHAIR’S REPORT PROUDLY SUPPORTING 39 HALLYBURTON JOHNSTONE SHIELD 10 CEO’S REPORT 40 THE FORD TROPHY 12 GOLD MEMBERS CRICKET WELLINGTON 41 DEVON CONWAY 327* 14 RETIREMENTS - JEETAN PATEL 42 MCFADYEN MASTERCLASS 15 RETIREMENTS - ALLEX EVANS 44 NORWOOD AWARDS 16 RETIREMENTS - LIZ PERRY 46 MEN’S PATHWAY 17 RETIREMENTS - STEPHEN MURDOCH 48 WOMEN’S PATHWAY 18 SPORTS EMPORIUM WELLINGTON 50 AGE-GROUP T20 PREMIER LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE AWARDS 19 NZC COMMUNITY CRICKET AWARDS 51 COMMUNITY CRICKET 20 WELLINGTON AT THE ANZ 55 CLUB CRICKET NZ CRICKET AWARDS 57 CLUB AWARDS 21 OLD PAVILION OFFICIALLY REOPENED 60 HONOURS BOARD 22 FIREHAWKS OVER-50’S 61 COACHING 23 BUSBY 40 YEARS OF COMMUNITY UMPIRING 62 UMPIRES & SCORERS

24 INTERNATIONAL CRICKET 64 WELLINGTON WANDERERS CRICKET CLUB 27 BLUNDELL MAKES HISTORY 65 BASIN RESERVE TRUST 28 BENNETT’S BLACKCAPS RECALL 69 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 29 A BREAKTHROUGH YEAR FOR JESS KERR 85 OBITUARIES 30 WELLINGTON’S WORLD CUP WHITE FERNS 87 STATISTICAL INFORMATION

31 JESSE TASHKOFF LEADS NZ AT 92 CW BOARD COMPOSITION U19 WORLD CUP 94 2019-2020 SCHEDULES 32 WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS & WELLINGTON BLAZE

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 3 OUR PARTNERS

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4 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CLUB CRICKET OVERVIEW

Cricket Wellington acknowledges the contribution of the many volunteer club administrators who form the backbone of the game in our region. Their passion and commitment to the delivery and future growth of cricket in our community is valued highly by everyone involved in our sport.

JOHNSONVILLE CRICKET CLUB TE AROHA CRICKET CLUB CHAIR | RICK MUDGWAY CHAIR | MARK STRATFORD JUNIOR CONVENOR | MARTIN SEDDON

KARORI CRICKET CLUB UPPER HUTT UNITED CHAIR | JONO SOLE/JOHN SEWELL CRICKET CLUB CHAIR | DAN HENDERSON JUNIOR CONVENOR | MARK SUTHERLAND

PETONE-RIVERSIDE WELLINGTON INDIANS CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB CHAIR | ALLAN HEWSON CHAIR | ASHWIN PATEL JUNIOR CONVENOR | MARK JAMES

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 5 WELLINGTON CRICKET TRUST TRUSTEES OFFICE Sir Ron Brierley L E Cooper A R Isaac CNZM D O Neely MNZM, MBE A D McBeth M A Horsley BEARERS J D Wells HONORARY CRICKET MEMBERS P T Barton M D Bell PATRON Sir Ron Brierley G P Bilby R W Blair B W Cederwall E J ChatfieldMBE M J Coles R O Collinge PRESIDENT A D McBeth J V Coney MBE A E Cooper B A Edgar G D Elliott IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT M F Quigg J E C Franklin M R Gillespie (2009–2013) E J Gray J E Harris C E Henshilwood P D Kinsella G R Larsen M A M Lewis MNZM PAST PRESIDENTS P F McKelvey CNZM, MBE T G McMahon E B McSweeney A M Minot (archive Dodd) 1985–1987 P M McCaw H A Morgan B D Morrison 1995–1998 J M Hunn ONZM J F M Morrison MNZM B A G Murray QSO 1999-2002 D O Neely MNZM, MBE C J Nevin G A Newdick 2004-2008 B A G Murray QSO M H W Papps N R Parlane M H Peters R G Petrie LIFE MEMBERS J R Reid CNZM, OBE T D Ritchie S E A Ruck J M Saulbrey Sir John Anderson KBE (dec) Sir Ron Brierley B W Sinclair MNZM B D Smith D H Catley E J Chatfield MBE R W Smith A M Smith L E Cooper B S Gibson B R Taylor I J Therkleson M A Horsley A R Isaac CNZM R G Twose R H Vance P M McCaw Ms P F McKelvey CNZM, MBE M G Wakefield J D Wells R A S Mitchell B D Morrison J F M Morrison MNZM D O Neely MNZM, MBE CRICKET WELLINGTON STAFF J R Reid CNZM, OBE I Smith CHIEF EXECUTIVE Cam Mitchell I N Taylor P J Wright GENERAL MANAGER Liz Green VICE PRESIDENTS FINANCE AND Rowena Hensman ADMINISTRATION MANAGER W T Armstrong R B P Beale T J Borren T J Castle FINANCE AND Bridget Marston W N Chamberlain K Cross ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT D J Cook D E A Copps VENUES MANAGER Ryan Holland A E Dick G A Dry REGIONAL MARKETING Eddy Bramley B A Edgar C G Ferguson EXECUTIVE B P Fitzgerald T C Foster R H Gall P A Garty COMPETITIONS AND WSC MANAGER Cameron Hastie D H Goodall E J Gray COMMUNITY MANAGER Jaimee Bialy J P Greenwood S M Hall – PARTICIPATION P F Hampton D V Hannah COMMUNITY MANAGER Nick Hogan D G Head M R Heissenbuttel – CAPABILITY A R Hewson G M Hooper D H Housden T E Jeffries COMMUNITY MANAGER Frances Stewart G F Kelly R S Kirton QSO – FEMALE CRICKET D M Locke W M Loewenthal COMMUNITY MANAGER Matt Wills K R Macdonald T G McMahon – COACH AND UMPIRE E B McSweeney G S Martin PATHWAY MANAGER Chris Nevin S Morrison R Mudgway B H Nightingale B Pepperell PATHWAY COACH Luke Woodcock M H Peters D J Pollock FIREBIRDS HEAD COACH Glenn Pocknall I L Possenniskie M D Priest FIREBIRDS ASSISTANT COACH Lance Dry I G Robertson P J Ross M B Sherlock R W Smith FIREBIRDS STRENGTH Andrew Smith M M Spring J E Stribling & CONDITIONING COACH C Styles R A Swain FIREBIRDS PHYSIOTHERAPIST Nishil Shah B R Taylor J J Terris QSO FIREBIRDS MENTAL Natalie Hogg P Tindill B A Waddle SKILLS COACH E A Watkin QSM S J Woodward BLAZE HEAD COACH Ivan Tissera BOARD BLAZE PERFORMANCE MANAGER Robbie Kerr David Howman (Chair) Gretchen Young HONORARY OFFICERS Grant Elliott Jeremy Dean Jason Wells (Aspiring Director) LEGAL COUNSEL John Greenwood LLB Sally McKechnie Nick Hearn STATISTICIAN Ian Smith (Aspiring Director) Prabha Ravi MEDICAL OFFICER Dr Jake Pearson MB, ChB, FACSP Elizabeth Scurr

6 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The progress that Cricket Wellington has made in all aspects of our game, over the last four years, has been remarkable. The Boards, under former Chair Sally Morrison, and current Chair David Howman have set the scene by formulating a clear and coherent vision and strategy and putting in place sound and comprehensive governance policies and financial controls. Importantly, they have supported the management team in pursuit of the strategic objectives. The management team under the CEO, Cam Mitchell and ably assisted by Liz Green, have excelled in driving the organisation forward in pursuit of our vision. What has impressed me is the continuous pursuit of excellence throughout our cricket community. I think this is special. What is more, when talking to our people, this desire to be better is growing. The organisation, the teams and individuals are not sitting back on past success but are determined to improve even further. It has been exciting to see the evolution of Cricket Wellington and to see how, both individually and collectively, the organisation has grown and evolved in this way. I believe there are even better times ahead. This pursuit of excellence has seen Wellington lead the other major associations both on and off the field. This can be seen in last year’s outstanding achievements: • The outstanding results of the Firebirds and the Blaze, with both teams winning trophies and the Firebirds winning the Plunket Shield for the first time in 16 years. • Our success with seven awards at the New Zealand Annual Cricket Awards: • Sophie Devine and Devon Conway leading the way with multiple awards. • Dave Gillespie and Rick Mudgway for outstanding contribution to Community and Junior Cricket. • Jess Kerr winning the Phyl Blackler Cup for women’s Domestic Bowling. • Hamish Bennett selected in the BLACKCAPS once again. • Jesse Tashkoff captaining New Zealand at the ICC Under 19 World Cup tournament. • The management team not missing a beat after the COVID19 outbreak and straight after the season prematurely ended immediately starting on their planning for next season with the aim of improving on last season, and looking to formulate new initiatives in pursuing our strategic objectives. • The Board seeking continued improvement, both individually and collectively. • Our financial performance which has seen a positive financial result for three consecutive years and starting to build up our financial reserves again. The importance of this, of course, was seen in the Board’s excellent initiative to waive affiliation fees next season in support of our clubs. This could not have been done without a significant turnaround in our financial performance. These achievements remind me of a quote by Colin outstanding second innings century for New Zealand. Powell: The first century scored by a New Zealand batsman at ‘To know how to do something well is to the MCG. enjoy it. Excellence is not an exception; Two further highlights of the year to me involve the it is a prevailing attitude.’ Basin Reserve. The season couldn’t have been any better with both the Blaze and Firebirds hosting and I see this attitude prevailing throughout our cricket winning their respective finals of the Dream11 Super community. Whatever our role is, we want to do it well Smash competitions, in a double-header at a crowded and enjoy doing it. We have developed an attitude for Basin. What an outstanding and mystical day it was with success and excellence. the clouds engulfing Mt Victoria. It was fantastic to see What was just as pleasing to me last season was to in attendance many former Blaze and Firebird’s players. see the many positive changes in our community Another initiative of the Board is building a network game. A huge investment was made in our school of former Blaze and Firebirds players and organising programme with thousands of students aged occasions for them to get together. I applaud this between 5 and 18 engaged in extensive and focused initiative. cricket awareness sessions and skills exercises. In My second Basin highlight was seeing the reopening of college cricket, we saw an increase of 11 boys’ teams, the Old Pavilion, the new Ewen Chatfield Pavilion and and we saw cricket return to two colleges, both Aotea the new Cricket Wellington offices. The New Zealand College and Wainuiomata High School. Last season Cricket Museum refurbishment is well underway, and saw a record number of qualified and registered this will be an exciting addition to the Basin. coaches. Coaches are crucial for players to reach Last season saw the retirement of Jeetan Patel, Allex their potential. Evans and Liz Green all longstanding and outstanding The Board also looked at recognising the important players for Wellington. I thank them for their contribution role that our volunteers make by introducing a to Cricket Wellington over many playing years. This rewards programme. Recognising the contributions year also sees the retirement of Gretchen Young, as a of volunteers is important and I congratulate the director of the Board and Jeremy Dean completes his Board for this initiative. term as an aspiring director. Both have made excellent The development of pathway programmes for contributions and have both helped the organisation both men and women was also successful. The move forward. enhanced men’s programme and new men’s I thank all those involved in Cricket Wellington for their premier competition, and the introduction of the commitment and contribution to a truly outstanding women’s pathway programme, and in particular season. If their attitude for excellence prevails, I firmly the introduction of the women’s A programme are believe the best is still to come. important steps in helping the young players achieve Alasdair McBeth their potential and give them a clear line of sight to meeting their goals and aspirations. On a personal note, I was thrilled to be at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test and to see Tom Blundell’s

8 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CHAIR’S REPORT

The Board of Cricket Wellington is mandated to ensure Our CEO and team have made major headway in structures and processes are in place to serve cricket constructing an organisation which is not as reliant well today and to flourish tomorrow. The Board takes upon gaming money as before, which has formed responsibility for Cricket Wellington’s direction and partnerships with sponsors and individuals in the key financial and strategic decisions. The Board also community, and which has played an important part in provides a strong communication pipeline to and from the relationship with New Zealand Cricket. our CEO. The CEO’s report in this annual report will further outline The 2019-20 year has seen Cricket Wellington Board the successes of the season and our undertakings build on the very strong governance foundations as a business. I would like to take this opportunity to created by former Chair Sally Morrison and her boards. acknowledge the commitment and passion of our On these foundations the organisation has created a many administrators, players, coaches, volunteers, sustainable environment for all those engaged in the supporters, fans and officials. Without your ongoing game of cricket in Wellington. dedication, our sport simply would not exist in Rules, protocols and policies are now in place, but to Wellington – thank you. implement and practice good rules and processes you We also want to acknowledge our partnerships with need good people. Without good people rules are for our key stakeholders, including New Zealand Cricket, nothing. Cricket Wellington is very fortunate to have our fellow Major Associations, our clubs and our those good people at every level, from players, coaches commercial partners. and trainers to every person in the management team, At a national level the Board continues to work closely and every member around the board table. with New Zealand Cricket. Along with our fellow Major Together with an understanding of each other’s roles, Associations there have been coordinated efforts to this has led to considerable success at all levels over advance national projects which can be beneficial to the past year. The seeds which had been planted in the wide and diverse cricket playing community. With previous years sprouted and grew. Governance was a new strategy to be developed soon by New Zealand one such tree with significant growth and fruiting. The Cricket we anticipate an effort to increase participation results from good meetings speak for themselves, good in the game. outcomes, good policies and good progress. The Board The year has also seen the ongoing developments at congratulates the management team, very capably led the Basin Reserve culminate in the opening of the Old by Cam Mitchell, ably assisted by Liz Perry, for their Pavilion which was unveiled to the public during the tireless work in implementing the policies and pursuing Test match between the BLACKCAPS and India. The strategies. Old Pavilion will now house our Cricket Wellington staff When COVID-19 hit New Zealand in March the cricket in their new offices, as well as the newly refurbished playing season at club and provincial levels had not New Zealand Cricket Museum which is on track to yet been completed and had to be shortened with reopen in February 2021. A big thank you to Alan Issac consequences as to competition results. It is a credit and the members of the Basin Reserve Trust for their to all concerned that decisions of importance were commitment to the projects. accepted without question. The integrity of these While further success is undoubtedly on the horizon, competitions was accordingly fully respected and next year will be one that will present unprecedented upheld. challenges in a post COVID-19 world. Our number one The risk management process in place was also up to priority is, and always will be our community, and our task when turning to finances and future budgeting. As main focus will be to provide our clubs and various a result, Cricket Wellington was able to waive affiliation community stakeholders with sufficient support moving fees for Cricket Wellington competitions, thereby forward so we can continue to provide outstanding allowing clubs to plan ahead without that burden to cricket experiences for the people of Wellington. shoulder. A fantastic initiative that further demonstrates In closing, I offer my thanks as Chair to the Board of Cricket Wellington’s commitment to the local cricket Cricket Wellington; our President, our Directors, and our community. aspiring directors who give many hours of their time The Board has set a new strategic direction for Cricket and expertise to ensure our game continues to flourish Wellington for the next three-year period. We want ‘more in the Capital. people playing and loving cricket’ and with a focus on Thank you all for the support and effort made this year, youth and women we hope to grow participation and we look forward to the enthusiasm carrying on next involvement across all aspects of our great game. year. We also want “more people playing for New Zealand’ as seeing Wellingtonians perform at the highest level David Howman generates a genuine sense of pride throughout our Cricket Wellington Chair cricket family.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 9 CEO’S REPORT

It’s been an inspired season! Dedication, passion, and junior and youth team coaches were supported through hard work has always been reflected in the personality our coach education programme and while there is still of cricket in Wellington – what now sets us apart is much to be done on the umpiring front we increased the the growing strength of unity across all aspects of our number of games covered by umpires (from the prior game. It is this togetherness that has set a foundation season) with eight new umpires out in the middle in from which the game in our region can continue to 2019-20. flourish. We saw great crowds flock to the Basin Reserve for the Our unified approach meant that we were able to Dream11 Super Smash and they were treated to a high quickly respond to the immediate challenges that standard of cricket which culminated in an unforgettable COVID-19 posed. After wrapping up the season, the double-header grand final day – an event that will live openness of our community leaders enabled us to long in the memory of Wellington cricket fans. It was assess opportunities that will help ensure that the game also satisfying to see the Plunket Shield returned to remains accessible next season. Clubs have never been Wellington for the first time in 16 years. Congratulations a more important part of the fabric and connections to both teams – the Blaze have now won the Dream11 within our communities. We anticipate that our ‘no club Super Smash three years in a row and the Firebirds have fees’ initiative will mean that cricket plays an active role won all three-domestic competitions (Dream11 Super in supporting our recovery from COVID-19. Smash, Ford Trophy and Plunket Shield) in the last two seasons. The collective conversations have also led to new competitions models and new community delivery We also saw some incredible individual feats. Sophie models. Devine continued to show why she is the world’s best player with her performances for the Blaze in With vastly different purposes, both the women’s and the Dream11 Super Smash and the WHITE FERNS on men’s premier divisions improve year on year. The the international stage. As captain of both sides she growth of the women’s competition (from four teams continues to demonstrate all the Cricket Wellington to five) and the addition of a women’s provincial A values and we look forward to both team’s future programme is building depth in playing numbers, successes with Sophie leading the way. supporting our aims to widen what is a very narrow base. With a six team men’s division one (from a Who can forget Tom Blundell’s Boxing Day Test century 12-team competition), this competition now has a at the MCG! Devon Conway also wowed cricket fans meaningful role to play in supporting the development across the country with his unbeaten 327 against of aspiring first-class cricketers. We have moved from Canterbury at the Basin Reserve. The highest ever a competition structure that exposed on average 286 knock at the Basin Reserve and the highest ever first- players a season to premier cricket, to a competition class score recorded for Wellington. He was deservedly that had 96 cricketers competing in the 2019-20 season. awarded the Men’s Domestic Player of the Year award All games are competitive, there is an increase in local at the New Zealand Cricket Awards for the second players transitioning to first-class cricket and players year running, reward for an incredible season where he stepping up from club cricket hit the ground running topped the run-scoring charts in all three formats. and are performing for the Firebirds. We also achieved some significant infrastructure We stepped forward from One Club to a community milestones with the reopening of the Old Pavilion delivery model that now provides for strategic roles (Museum Stand), upgrade of the Wellington School (Women’s cricket, umpires and coach development, of Cricket (Sky Stadium centre) and completion of participation, capability, facilities) that have planning for a reinvigorated national cricket museum at geographical development responsibilities. Our the Basin. seasonal ambassador programme now reaches into In a year that has presented unprecedented challenges every corner of our region (not just the suburbs and to sport, the support of our commercial partners and schools immediately surrounding the nine clubs funders is valued more than ever. We have continued involved in One Club). As a result participation continues to receive overwhelming support from our many to grow with the most notable statistic being the 11% commercial partners and funders during a time of growth in college cricket teams in term one 2020 with great uncertainty for all organisations. This illustrates teams established for the first time in years at two lower the strength of the Cricket Wellington brand and also decile schools (Wainuiomata High School and Aotea the Wellington business community’s passion for, and College). Our playing facilities are improving, 95% of our

10 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 willingness to support, our game. I have already August 2020 to July 2023) that sets our ambition of made mention of the waiving of affiliation fees ‘more people playing and loving cricket’ as well as for all Cricket Wellington competitions for the ‘more people playing for New Zealand’. 2020-21 summer. This initiative could not have been made possible without the support of our valued partners – thank you. Cam Mitchell Cricket Wellington CEO We are grateful for the continued support we receive from New Zealand Cricket and our other key delivery partners – the Basin Reserve Trust, New Zealand Cricket Museum, College Sport Wellington, Last Man Stands and the Cricket Wellington Umpire and Scorers Inc. The impact of the Board and staff over the past year is evident through this report. I thank them for their continued commitment and dedication to driving the vision for cricket in Wellington. We have momentum as we now look forward to a new strategic planning cycle (for the period

WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL’S WORKING BEE SAW THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE SCHOOL’S CRICKET NETS THIS SUMMER GOLD MEMBERS

Cricket Wellington would like to thank you for all your support this season. A full list of the Cricket Wellington 19–20 Gold Members is below.

Richard Allen Raj Ghandi John Martin Logan Amer Zach Gianotti Euan McCabe Darrel Arcus Michael Gibson Gillian McConway Tony Arcus Richard Gibson Richard McKenzie Nina Ashraff Sarah Gibson Claire Mersi Geoff Atkinson Daryl Giles Milvia Mersi Don Baker Hannah Glaeser Peter Mersi Graeme Baker Colin Gooch Peter Milne Sunil Balu Diana Goodall Katherine Moetaua Aaron Barbono Fred Goodall Stephen Morris Tim Barton Steuart Goodman Jess Morrison David Bees Garry Gould Graeme Nahkies Sue Bell Murray Gowans Geoff Norman Mark Benseman Alan Graham John O’Connell Chinmay Bhagvagar Tim Gregg Steve Paki Paki Richard Boag John Hall Morrie Patel Alana Bowman Peter Hammond Neil Patel Jason Boyle David Harvey Rahul Patil Kenneth Braham Gary Hawke Brian Paulin Frank Branscombe Geoff Hayward Thomas Perry Mary Brito Craig Healy Ian Possenniskie Paul Brown Paul Herrick Colin Pratt Tony Browne Phillip Hickey Ann Reeves David Bunting Bob Hill Una Ren Jan Bunting Ramesh Hira John Reseigh Murray Burnard Peter Hoare Samuel Rigby John Cain Tony Hodson John Rimmer Margaret Carman Laura Hogg Steven Robertson Leigh Catley Peter Holland Martin Rodgers Scott Champion Jules Hoult Graham Ross Eddie Conlan Tony Hunkin Grant Ryan Thomas Cook Peter Hunt Anna Sage Matthew Cooper Helen Jackson Ingrid Sage Marie Cross Kevin Jackson Yoel Samson Bruce Cullen Sanjiv Jetly Anyand Satyanand Tony De Lorenzo Lew Jillings Paul Scott Edmund de Ste Croix Sarb Johal Chris Seed Jeremy Dean Vaibhav Joshi Gerald Simms Dorothy Devane Michael Keith Gurudayal Singh Richard Devane Ross Keith Swapnil Sinha Keith Dreyer Graham Kelly Victor Smith Gordon Dry Timothy Kennard Bill Sommer Jason Eade Ian Kirker David Strutton Alan Emerson John Kirkness Jock Sutherland John Evans Stephen Kos Mark Sutherland Rupert Everett Brian Lang Wayne Symons Caitlin Eves Christopher Lang Lindsay Taiaroa Kristopher Faafoi David Lang Craig Taylor Mike Fischer Caroline Lewis Simon Taylor Barry Flynn Mike Lewis George Troup Alastair Forde Evan Little Frances Tull Todd Foster Aperahama Locke Jan Vautier Hannah Francis Thomas Lynch Vish Viswanathan Jack Francis Ross MacDonald Graeme Watson Julie Francis Adam Mackey Darrin Wilkinson Richard Francis Jarrah Mackey Frederick Williscroft Henry Fullerton-Smith Orlando Mackey William Wong Nina Gallavan Steve Mackey Ann Woodward Doug Galwey Rinkesh Maisuriya Jonathan Woodward

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RETIREMENTS JEETAN PATEL

In December, Wellington Firebirds legend Jeetan Patel brought the curtain down on his 20-year career for Wellington, granted early release from his contract to take-on a spin bowling consultant role with England Cricket. Jeetan made his debut for Wellington in a Shell Trophy first-class match against Auckland at Eden Park Outer Oval in 2000 and has gone on to make 307 appearances for his hometown – the second most of all-time, behind his good mate Luke Woodcock. ‘’I’ve been hugely privileged to be able In that time, he racked up more than 500 wickets across all formats and is the fourth all-time leading to represent Wellington for almost wicket-taker in first-class cricket for Wellington with 333, behind Mark Gillespie, Evan Gray and twenty years – this game has given me Ewen Chatfield. so many enjoyable moments and the He lifted the four-day State Championship in 2004, the Ford Trophy in 2014 and two T20 Firebirds and the Cricket Wellington championships in 2015 and 2017. Jeetan made his international debut for the logo is something that is very BLACKCAPS in an ODI against Zimbabwe in 2005 and went on to make 78 international appearances important to me.’’ across all three formats, taking 130 wickets and earning selection for both World Cups in 2007.

14 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 ALLEX EVANS

After 108 appearances, 102 wickets and four titles, Wellington Blaze bowler Allex Evans finally called time on an impressive Wellington career in 2020. A one-team player, Allex made her T20 and List-A debuts for Wellington in 2009 and established herself as an integral part of the Blaze bowling lineup in a career that eventually spanned ten years. Allex appears on the Blaze honours boards in both formats - she is the fifth on the T20 appearances honours board playing 45 times for the Blaze in the T20 arena over nine years. In that time she was part of four Women’s T20 titles, including the very first Women’s Super Smash win in a gripping final against the Canterbury Magicians in Auckland. Allex is the tenth highest wicket-taker for Wellington in List-A cricket - her name etched alongside some of Wellington’s best bowlers including Sian Ruck, Deanna Doughty and Sophie Devine. Allex’s biggest contribution to Wellington is in her commitment and dedication to helping develop the next generation of Blaze bowlers and her contributions are evident with the emergence of talented young bowlers such as Beth Molony and Xara Jetly.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 15 LIZ PERRY

In January, following the Wellington Blaze’s Dream11 Super Smash final victory, Blaze legend Liz Perry announced her retirement from cricket, bringing an end to a career that spanned 18 years. Liz began her career in 2002 for Central Districts before moving to Wellington in 2005 where she captained the Blaze between 2016 and 2019. She played 196 matches for the Blaze, scoring 3,441 runs and tops the honours boards in the Blaze changing rooms in both T20 (81) and List-A (115) appearances and is the second highest List-A run- scorer for Wellington (2465). Liz was an integral part of the Blaze’s success over the last 18 years, especially in the T20 format. She lifted six T20 titles with the Blaze, including an unprecedented three-peat in 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. “The grand final at the Basin was such On the international stage Liz made 48 appearances for the WHITE FERNS scoring 570 runs and was part a special occasion and to be able to of the side that made the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup bring my career to an end after an final in 2010. She also had a two-year stint overseas playing for event like that with the Blaze making English county side Yorkshire between 2010 and 2012. Liz’s passion and commitment to cricket will not be it three in a row and the Firebirds lost to Cricket Wellington as she switches from the batting crease to the front office full-time to continue winning too was just awesome.” her role as General Manager.

16 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 STEPHEN MURDOCH

Former Wellington Firebirds veteran Stephen Murdoch announced his retirement from domestic cricket after a 12-year professional career in 2020. Stephen debuted for Wellington in 2009 and played 76 first- class, 52 List-A and 41 T20 matches for his home province before moving South to Canterbury in 2018. The top-order batsman amassed more than 7000 runs and 16 centuries in his efforts and holds the Wellington record for the most runs in a first-class season with 998 achieved in the 2014-15 season. He tasted much success in Wellington lifting the 2014 Ford Trophy and the 2014-15 and 2016-17 Super Smash titles. He finishes his career sixth on the all-time run-scorers list for Wellington, alongside the likes of Matthew Bell, Bruce Edgar and Luke Woodcock.

“I’ve been fortunate to share changing rooms with great teammates, coaches and support staff throughout my career. I’ve had some fantastic memories over the years from my school teams, age group sides and club cricket through to the Wellington Firebirds and Canterbury men’s teams. It’s been a privilege and an honour to represent and captain two very proud associations.”

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 17 Cuba Kings Troy Johnson (c) Devon Conway (wk) SPORTS EMPORIUM Luke Georgeson Malcolm Nofal Michael Pollard Alex Ridley Ben Skilton WELLINGTON T20 Gareth Severin Michael Snedden Matt Taylor Logan Van Beek PREMIER LEAGUE Peter Younghusband Coach: Lance Dry The inaugural Sports Emporium Wellington T20 Premier Assistant coach: Chris Nevin League took place over two days in December as the best T20 players from around the Capital were selected alongside the Mt Vic Vikings Wellington Firebirds to compete in a three-team tournament at Hamish Bennett (c) the Basin Reserve. Jakob Bhula The Valley Vipers side started their campaign with a six-wicket Fraser Colson win over the Mt Vic Vikings. Firebirds wicketkeeper Lauchie Nish Desai Johns’ 58 from 44 balls helped the Vikings post 148 all out Lauchie Johns (wk) batting first, but Vipers captain Michael Bracewell’s 62 from 45 Jimmy Neesham balls helped the Vipers chase down the target with four overs Ollie Newton to spare to claim a six-wicket win. Adam Leonard In match two, Michael Pollard’s 49 from just 28 balls was the Daniel Pile Liam Roche highlight of the Cuba Kings’ innings as they posted a formidable Raki Weerasundara 204 from their 20 overs. The Valley Vipers never got going in Jed Wiggins their response and a good spell from Kings bowler Michael Snedden, who finished with figures of 3-23, led the Kings to a Coach: Jeetan Patel comfortable 87-run win. Assistant coach: Mohit Rao 111 from just 45 balls from Firebirds allrounder Jimmy Valley Vipers Neesham wasn’t enough to get the Vikings over the line in the Michael Bracewell (c) final round-robin match. Neesham’s ton, which consisted of 12 Jamie Gibson fours and seven sixes, was the only solid contribution to the James Hartshorn Vikings response after the Kings had posted 206 batting first. Brett Johnson The Kings took the win by 30 runs to book a place in the final Josh Mann against the Valley Vipers. Callum McLachlan (wk) In a low-scoring final Malcolm Nofal’s unbeaten 52 helped Iain McPeake the Kings chase down the Viper’s 133 with an over to spare Sean O’Connor to claim the title. Ben Skilton and Michael Snedden picked up Chander Ravi three wickets each for the Kings in the opening innings setting Rachin Ravindra up a four-wicket win for the Cuba Kings. Mitchell Scott Jono Tuffin A big thank you to Ravi Krishnamurthy and Sports Emporium for organizing a very successful competition which we look Coach: Grant Elliott Assistant coach: forward to seeing return in 2020-21. Sri Krishnamurthy

18 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 NZC COMMUNITY CRICKET AWARDS

New Zealand Cricket’s 2019-20 Community Cricket Awards recognised volunteers and development staff who put endless time and commitment into improving the game within their community and celebrated young players who produced some strong performances on the field. Among the winners was Taita District Cricket Club’s Dave Gillespie who won the Volunteer of the Year Award. Dave’s 33-year association with the Taita District Cricket Club has been instrumental in the increase in junior cricket. In 2003, a once strong junior cricket club had dropped to numbers so low that Saturday morning cricket became a distant memory. However, during the 2012-13 season Dave worked closely with the local Development Officer to rejuvenate both junior and youth cricket by providing free access to participant-centred cricket for all ages. All Dave’s hard work paid off with a dramatic increase in school students exposed to cricket. The club has recognised Dave with a lifetime membership. Johnsonville Cricket Club’s Rick Mudgway was also recognised for his outstanding contributions to junior cricket. He was awarded with the prestigious Sir Jack Newman award which recognises an outstanding junior cricket administrator for their services to the development of junior cricket in New Zealand. Rick’s association with cricket in Wellington began in earnest in the early 2000s when he started coaching his sons at Johnsonville. Over the last 20 years Rick Junior Convenor for three seasons. This was in has fulfilled almost every volunteer role imaginable, addition to his role as Club Captain, which he has from Club Captain to Senior Chair, from Selector to held since 2007. Understanding the need for all junior Manager and everything in between. Irrespective of participants to receive access to quality coaching, Rick’s many contributions, it could be argued that his Rick and the junior committee made it mandatory greatest impact has been in the junior space. that all coaches undertake training, police vetting and a first-aid course, two years prior to New Zealand At the beginning of the 2012-13 season, Rick began Cricket and Major Associations following suit. a seven-year stint as the Johnsonville Development This learned-centred approach highlighted Rick’s Officer, as part of Cricket Wellington’s “One Club” dedication to providing an outstanding experience Programme. Staunchly proud of the Johnsonville for junior cricketers. region and club, he set about ensuring primary-aged children had ample opportunity to experience cricket. In addition to his work with the Johnsonville Cricket Rick developed relationships with local primary Club, Rick has served as the Coach, Manager and schools and on average more than 1000 primary- Selector for the Cricket Wellington Year 8 team since aged children per season received access to cricket the 2017-18 season – a role he’s taken great pride in, awareness and Superstar skills sessions. During seeing a number of the Year 8 players he first took Rick’s tenure, the junior club increased its numbers to Hawkes Bay during the mid-2000s, progress into by nearly 33 percent. This tremendous growth was the Wellington U17 team. His contribution to junior a by-product of increased in-school activity and cricket in Wellington sees him frequently go above enhanced community relationships. and beyond expectations and he is a constant advocate for athletes receiving better opportunities In the 2015-16 season, Rick stepped into the role to experience the game we love. It’s a testament of Junior Convenor as there was no-one suitable to Rick’s drive and desire that junior cricket in the to fill this role. Little did Rick know he would be the Johnsonville region continues to grow and develop.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 19 WELLINGTON AT THE ANZ NZ CRICKET AWARDS

In a break from tradition due to the COVID-19 provisions, the 2020 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards were presented electronically and, once again, there was plenty of Wellington success to be celebrated. Wellington came away with seven awards across the categories, including two of the New Zealand Cricket Community Cricket awards, capping off another very successful summer. ANZ NZ CRICKET Wellington Blaze allrounder Sophie Devine and Wellington Firebirds batsman Devon Conway were the big winners. AWARD WINNERS The pair claimed both of the Dream11 Super Smash Player of the Year awards, just reward for their dominant displays ANZ International in the domestic T20 format. Women's T20 Player of the Year Devine spearheaded the Blaze’s run to their third straight Sophie Devine T20 title with 365 runs and 12 wickets, topping the six- hitting table (25) and strike-rate charts (184.5) in both the Men’s Domestic Player of the Year men’s and women's competitions. Devon Conway As he had done all season, left-hand opening batsman Men’s Dream11 Super Smash Devon Conway led the way in the final, top-scoring for his side as he finished the competition with a commanding Player of the Year total of 543 runs at an average of 67, including a century Devon Conway against the Otago Volts. Women’s Dream11 Super Smash Conway also picked up the Men’s Domestic Player of the Player of the Year Year award for the second year running. Devon’s brilliant batting year featured 701 Plunket Shield runs at an average Sophie Devine of 87, including a highest score of 327 not-out against Phyl Blackler Cup Canterbury and 553 Ford Trophy runs at 55 and at a strike- rate of 99 to add to his Super Smash totals. (for women's domestic bowling) Devine’s form continued on from the domestic stage Jess Kerr into the international arena as she was named the ANZ International Women's T20 Player of the Year for the second year running. It was the continuation of a blockbuster T20 summer for Devine who was the obvious choice for NZC COMMUNITY CRICKET the award, scoring her maiden T20 century while also becoming the first player, male or female, to reach 50 in five, and then six, consecutive T20 Internationals. AWARD WINNERS Jess Kerr’s breakthrough summer was also recognised Sir Jack Newman Award as she followed her sister Amelia by picking up the Rick Mudgway (Johnsonville Cricket Club) Phyl Blackler Cup for women's domestic bowling. The right-arm swing bowler made the 2019-20 season her Volunteer of the Year own with the ball, topping the Super Smash wicket-taking Dave Gillespie (Taita District Cricket Club) charts and earning her maiden ODI and T20I call ups to the WHITE FERNS.

20 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 OLD PAVILION OFFICIALLY REOPENED

The 95-year-old Old Pavilion (Museum Stand) events at the Basin. When the RA Vance Stand was officially reopened at the Basin Reserve for the first opened in 1981 it took a back seat, then was declared Test between the BLACKCAPS and India in February. an earthquake risk in 2012 with the roof the major What used to be known as the Museum Stand, which area of concern. hadn't seated a spectator in eight years after being A heritage listed building, it was saved from declared an earthquake risk, was back in business demolition and then-mayor Justin Lester confirmed for the sole Wellington Test match of the 2019-20 a restoration and strengthening project in May 2018 summer. to bring it up to building code. 994 shiny new seats were available to spectators The project involved removing steel, re-cladding and on day one of the Test, giving the Basin's capacity internally strengthening the walls. New concrete was a boost to near 8000 as Ross Taylor celebrated his laid over the top of the previous structures to prolong 100th Test match for the BLACKCAPS. the lifespan of the building to a minimum of 50 years. The Old Pavilion Stand wasn’t the only new name on display, as the Naenae Express, Ewen Chatfield, was also honoured with his name on permanent display on the new player’s pavilion. The pavilion, which was opened in December 2018, was officially unveiled as the Ewen Chatfield Pavilion on the morning of the Test. ‘Chats’, who’s record 403 first-class wickets for Wellington still stands, was a guest of honour at lunch on Day 1 of the Test to officially unveil it. Basin Reserve Trust chair Alan Isaac and Wellington Mayor Andy Foster officially reopened the Old Pavilion Stand at 10.30am, an hour before play got underway. Originally built in 1925 for 16,710 pounds, the Old Pavilion became the focal point for major sporting

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 21 FIREHAWKS OVER-50’S

Four games in four days is tough going at any Wellington-Tasman had previously beaten level of cricket but when you are over-50 it's even Canterbury-Otago in pool play and knocked off tougher! the other pre-tournament favourites Auckland who That challenge didn't deter the Wellington-Tasman had a raft of former first-class players - when they Firehawks Over-50 side who won the inaugural dismissed them for just 90 in their pool match. Over-50 Inter-provincial tournament played in The side's only slip up was a final over loss to Christchurch in October. Districts in pool play. The Firehawks, which contained 12 Wellington Richard Petrie was named the player of the based players, beat one of the pre-tournament tournament after scoring a century in the pool favourites Canterbury-Otago in the final. match against Canterbury and, following the Bowling first Wellington-Tasman contained tournament, Petrie, Mason Robinson, Dave Leonard the home side to 245 in their 45 overs on a very and Stephen Hewson were all named in the New batsman friendly Hagley Oval pitch, with spinner Zealand side to compete at the Over-50 Cricket Stephen Hewson taking 2-37 off nine overs. The World Cup in South Africa in March. Wellington-Tasman run chase got off to a flier with former BLACKCAP Richard Petrie and Nelson representative Mason Robinson putting on a century opening stand in double quick time. When Petrie (76) and Robinson (44) departed former Central Districts players Dave Leonard (37 not out) guided the side home.

22 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 BUSBY 40 YEARS OF COMMUNITY UMPIRING Wellington umpire Jeremy Busby brought up 40 years of community umpiring in November as he stood in Johnsonville’s win over Taita in the Ewen Chatfield Trophy. Jeremy was just 18 when he started umpiring in Christchurch in November 1979 a few days before the Erebus plane disaster. He made rapid progress mentored by New Zealand’s top umpire around that time, Fred Goodall and has gone on to umpire over 800 community matches. He has been appointed to several first-class games, numerous List-A games, women’s age group games and Women's ODIs. On top of his umpiring achievements, Busby has also contributed 35 years to umpire training. Busby’s training expertise was swiftly utilised when he moved to Wellington in 2008 and was appointed the Regional Training Officer. Since then Jeremy has continued his incredible contributions to umpiring and umpires training. Busby has been chairman of the Cricket Wellington Umpires and Scorers Association since 2014. He originally only took on the role as a caretaker for one year, but has continued through to today, further highlighting his dedication and passion for umpiring. At the conclusion of the 2017-18 season, Busby’s commitment to umpiring was acknowledged as he was awarded the Mike Curtis Cup for services to community cricket at the Cricket Wellington Club Awards.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 23 INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

OVERVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL FIXTURES IN WELLINGTON There were five international games played in Wellington over the summer: one Test match, two Men’s T20Is and two Women’s T20Is. The T20 matches were split in both cases and New Zealand comfortably beat India in the Test match.

Second T20I v England, Third Women's T20I v South Africa, Westpac Stadium, 3 November 2019 Basin Reserve, 9 February 2020 The BLACKCAPS levelled the five-game series 1-1 The WHITE FERNS held the upper hand for most of with a convincing win in Wellington after losing the this game, before a late flurry gave South Africa its first in Hamilton two days earlier. Martin Guptill and first win of the T20 series. With captain Sophie Devine Colin de Grandhomme laid a strong foundation, but making her third half-century in a row, the home side it was Jimmy Neesham’s late onslaught, including put up a creditable score despite tight bowling from two fours and four sixes that ensured the home medium pacer Ayabonga Khaka in particular. In reply, side reached a competitive total. Jonny Bairstow the visitors fell behind the required run-rate and when went first ball to Tim Southee in England’s reply, and experienced skipper Dane van Niekerk was the fifth they lost wickets regularly, while maintaining a good wicket to fall, her side still needed 21 from 10 balls. scoring rate. Mitchell Santner proved a handful and Enter Chloe Tryon who hit three sixes and two fours his dismissal of Chris Jordan in the 16th over proved to see her side to victory with a ball to spare. crucial, with the tail being quickly wrapped up and England fell well short. SHORT SCOREBOARD New Zealand 153-5 (Devine 77, Bates 23; Khaka SHORT SCOREBOARD 2-14, Luus 2-29) lost to South Africa 154-5 New Zealand 176-8 (Neesham 42, Guptill 41; Jordan (van Niekerk 42, Tryon 34*; Huddleston 2-33, 3-23, Curran 2-22) beat England 155 (Malan 39, Devine 2-38); by five wickets Jordan 36; Santner 3-25, Southee 2-25); by 21 runs Man of the match: Mitchell Santner

Fourth T20I v India, Sky Stadium, 31 January 2020 Having been beaten in a super-over in Hamilton two nights earlier, the BLACKCAPS, this time led by Tim Southee, suffered a similar fate in front of a crowd of over 13,000. The BLACKCAPS bowled and caught well to restrict India to 165-8 in their 20 overs, with leg-spinner Ish Sodhi particularly impressive. Colin Munro and Tim Seifert kept their side within sight of victory and when the final over began just seven runs were needed with seven wickets in hand. Shardul Thakur was the bowler and New Zealand lost four wickets, two of them run-outs, scoring just six runs to tie the scores again. Seifert and Munro collected 13 runs from Jasprit Bumrah’s superover, which KL Rahul and Virat Kohli overhauled from five Southee eliveries as the clock ticked past midnight. SHORT SCOREBOARD India 165-8 (Pandey 50*, Rahul 39, Sodhi 3-26) tied with New Zealand 165-7 (Munro 64, Seifert 57, Thakur 2-33) India won the Super Over by scoring 16 runs in reply to New Zealand’s 13 Man of the match: Shardul Thakur

24 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 Fourth Women's T20I v South Africa, Basin Reserve, 10 February 2020 New Zealand came out the following day determined to return to winning ways and Devine scored her first T20 international century from just 63 balls with 12 fours and three sixes. Devine and Suzie Bates added 142 for the second wicket, with South Africa unable to stem the flow of runs. After getting to 58-2 in reply, the visitors crumbled in the face of accurate bowling and lost their last eight wickets for 44 runs. SHORT SCOREBOARD New Zealand 171-2 (Devine 105, Bates 47*; Ismail 1-21) beat South Africa 102 (Lee 25; Peterson 3-14, J Kerr 2-17); by 69 runs

First Test Match v India, Basin Reserve, 21 – 24 February 2020 Light drizzle delayed the start of the 64th Basin Reserve Test, but once play got underway the BLACKCAPS immediately took control. Asked to bat first by Kane Williamson, India could muster only 165 in 68 overs as Tim Southee and debutant Kyle Jamieson found conditions to their liking. Ajinkya Rahane took more than three hours over his 46, with only Mayank Agarwal showing similar resistance; and Tom Latham and Wellington’s Tom Blundell were opening the BLACKCAPS innings before lunch on the second day. Blundell batted soundly before Ross Taylor, in his 100th Test, put on 93 runs for the third wicket with Williamson. Following Southee’s dismissal at 225-7 the last three wickets added 123 runs. Batting a second time on the third day India reached 96-2, then lost their last eight wickets for 95 runs. Southee and Trent Boult bowled with great control and hostility and only Agarwal looked comfortable in his three hour stay. New Zealand quickly knocked off the seven runs needed to achieve their twelfth Test victory over India. SHORT SCOREBOARD India 165 (Rahane 46, Agarwal 34; Southee 4-49, Jamieson 4-39) and 191 (Agarwal 58, Rahane 29; Southee 5-61, Boult 4-39) lost to New Zealand 348 (Williamson 89,Taylor 44, Jamieson 44; Shama 5-68, Ashwin 3-99) and 7-0; by ten wickets Man of the match: Tim Southee.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 25 26 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 BLUNDELL MAKES HISTORY

On December 29, Wellington Firebirds wicketkeeper But on day four of the Boxing Day Test, perhaps the batsman Tom Blundell made history, becoming the most famous of cricketing occasions, Tom grabbed first New Zealander ever to score a century at the his moment, and as the regular BLACKCAPS top order Melbourne Cricket Ground. names fell around him, Tom stood strong, blunting Tom’s 121, compiled over 321 minutes and consisting the classy Australia pace attack and growing with of 15 boundaries, was the shining light in an otherwise confidence with every boundary. disappointing display from the BLACKCAPS as they He eventually reached his century off 185 deliveries, fell to a 247-run loss to Australia. a milestone met with rapturous applause from the Tom, who was playing in just his third Test match, many travelling kiwi fans who sang in the Melbourne was drafted into the BLACKCAPS batting order to sun all day, their support finally rewarded by Blundell replace the out of form Jeet Raval – he had never who celebrated his achievement in his typical humble previously opened the batting in a Test match and style. hadn't opened the batting in 55 previous first-class This was the first time a kiwi had ever reached the matches for the Firebirds. three figures at the hallowed MCG, Blundell finally His last Test appearance came against the West surpassing John Wright’s 99 from all the way back Indies in 2017, in the same series he scored a century in 1987, and in the process etching his name on the on Test debut batting at number eight at the Basin MCG honours board alongside some of the games Reserve. greats. He played his most recent international in February The century cemented Tom’s spot at the top of the 2018, a T20 in Sydney, and for the previous 18 months BLACKCAPS Test order for the third Test in Sydney was a hard-toiling squad member for BLACKCAPS and he maintained his spot for both Tests in the tours backing up gloveman BJ Watling. home series victory against India in February.

“For me it was just going out there and doing what I do. Just going through my process over and over again and being consistent with that. I thought I did that really well. It just happened to be my day.” CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 27 BENNETT’S BLACKCAPS RECALL

Hamish Bennett made a welcome return to the BLACKCAPS with selection in all five T20 internationals and three ODI’s against India. He had played one Test, also against India, in December 2010, and 12 ODI’s in the 2010-11 season, including four at the ICC World Cup played in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. After recovering from a back injury, he then played two ODI’s against MS Dhoni’s side in January 2014, followed by two more against Bangladesh at Castle Avenue, Dublin in May 2017. He had played all 11 of the Firebirds’ Dream11 Super Smash games this season, including the final against Auckland. His 17 wickets were the most in the competition at a tidy average of 17.17, and an economy rate of slightly more than seven runs per over. He impressed the selectors with his variations and coolness at the death, while still being able to bowl with plenty of pace and bounce. The first T20I against Virat Kohli’s team at Eden Park on 24 January was Bennett’s international debut in this format. He bowled 19 overs in the series taking six wickets, including that of Kohli twice. With injury ruling out Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult and Matt Henry, Bennett was selected for all three ODIs in the series which followed. He took another six wickets at 33.16, conceding fewer than seven runs per over and leading the BLACKCAPS’ wicket-taker list. Five of his scalps were top- six batsmen, including Kohli for a third time in the summer.

“I’d never given up on playing for New Zealand. I don’t think anyone does. You just have to keep plugging away. For me, I just enjoy playing cricket. I don’t live and die by New Zealand selections, but I’m still trying to be the best cricketer I can be.’’

28 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 A BREAKTHROUGH YEAR FOR JESS KERR

The 2019-20 summer of cricket will go down as a fond one in the memory of Wellington Blaze bowler Jess Kerr who topped the wicket-taking charts in the Dream11 Super Smash and earned her first international call-up to the WHITE FERNS. Jess played a pivotal role in the Blaze’s perfect run in the Super Smash, leading a talented bowling lineup consisting of WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine, sister Amelia Kerr, and spinners Leigh Kasperek and Deanna Doughty. Jess picked up 20 wickets at an average of just 10.3 in the Blaze’s title-winning run. It was more wickets than any other player in the men’s and women's competitions, pipping sister Melie by a couple of wickets and included career-best figures of 4-13 against the Central Hinds in New Plymouth. Her performances catapulted her into WHITE FERNS contention and she was selected in the ODI squad to face South Africa in January. She made her debut in the second match at Eden Park Outer Oval alongside her sister and claimed her maiden international wicket with figures of 1-23 from her four overs. Jess was also selected for the T20 series against South Africa that followed and eventually earned selection in the WHITE FERNS squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia. Her performances were again rewarded with inclusion on the 2020-21 WHITE FERNS contracted players list and, with an ICC Women's World Cup on home soil looming, the future looks very bright for yet another member of the talented Kerr family.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 29 WELLINGTON’S WORLD CUP WHITE FERNS Wellington provided six of the 15 WHITE FERNS squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup held in Australia in February and March. Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rachel Priest, Maddy Green, Leigh Kasperek and captain Sophie Devine were all selected to represent New Zealand. It was the most from any association and the most from Wellington since five players went to the 2010 T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Sophie Devine made a typically explosive start to the tournament, hitting 75 off 55 balls to help the WHITE FERNS register a first-up seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Perth. runs short after Amelia Kerr’s quick 34 from 19 balls Four days later at Junction Oval in Melbourne the had almost got them over the line. WHITE FERNS took one of the pretournament A comfortable 17-run victory over Bangladesh favourites India right down to the wire. After reducing in Melbourne followed, but the WHITE FERNS the Indians to 133, New Zealand came agonisingly tournament ended at the group stage after they were close to chasing it down, eventually coming just three beaten by four runs by eventual winners Australia.

PLAYER GAMES RUNS HS AVE WKTS BB AVE

Sophie Devine 4 132 75* 44.00 3 1-12 25.00 Maddy Green 4 92 29 23.00 - - - Leigh Kasperek 4 5 3* 5.00 5 3-23 20.00 Amelia Kerr 4 41 34* 20.50 6 2-21 12.33 Jess Kerr 1 - - - 0 - - Rachel Priest 4 60 25 15.00 - - -

30 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 JESSE TASHKOFF LEADS NZ AT U19 WORLD CUP

The New Zealand Men’s U19 team finished fourth at the U19 World Cup tournament held in South Africa earlier this year. It was New Zealand’s best finish since Malaysia in 2008, when they also reached the semi-finals. The team was captained by allrounder Jesse Tashkoff, the sole Wellington representative, although teammates Devan Vishvaka and Ryan Jackson were named on standby. Jesse had had three years in the Wellington U19 squad, and had played for New Zealand U19 against Australia U19 in July 2019. A product of Hutt International Boys’ School and the Hutt Cricket Academy, he is a right-handed middle- order batsman and left-arm spin bowler. Jesse’s bowling was always demanding and he impressed with his astute captaincy, and the team won many friends when Jesse and Joey Field carried West Indies captain Kirk McKenzie from the field after he had been stricken with cramp and dismissed on 99 in the quarter-final. Their opening game, against Japan, was rained off, then New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in the last over, before losing to India, and finished second in Group A. Their quarter-final was against Group B winners West Indies, who had beaten England and Australia. West Indies scored 238 and then reduced New Zealand to 153-8 with 15 overs to go. A partnership of 86 between bowlers Kris Clarke (46*) and Joey Field (38*), including 45 from the last four overs, saw victory achieved without further loss, and with two balls to spare. It was the highest ninth-wicket partnership by a team batting second in U19 World Cup history. As they had earlier in the year at home, New Zealand found Bangladesh too tough in the semifinal, going down by six wickets, and that side went on to upset neighbours India by three wickets in the final.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 31 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS & BLAZE

The 2019-20 summer of cricket was one of Georgia Plimmer (16) is a right-hand batter and unprecedented success for our Firebirds and Blaze another graduate of the Cricket Wellington pathway teams. Both sides claimed their respective Dream11 system who made her debut in the Hallyburton Super Smash titles in a memorable double-header Johnstone Shield match against the Northern Spirit Grand Final at the Basin Reserve, and the Firebirds at Cobham Oval in Whangarei. claimed the Plunket Shield for the first time in 16 Natasha Codyre (16) is a right-arm pace bowler and years. It was also the first time the Firebirds had won another graduate of the Cricket Wellington pathway two trophies in the same season in 38 years. system who made her debut in the Hallyburton NEW PLAYERS Johnstone Shield match against the Northern Spirit at Cobham Oval in Whangarei. Maddy Green (27) is a right-handed batter who made the move from Auckland to Wellington after ten Priyanaz Chatterji (26) is a right-arm medium bowling years with the Auckland Hearts. A full WHITE FERNS allrounder who made her debut for the Blaze in the international she has made over 70 appearances for Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match against the New Zealand and has appeared at two T20 World Northern Spirit at Cobham Oval in Whangarei. A Cups. She also lifted the Women's Big Bash in her full Scotland international, she has played 19 T20 debut season with the Brisbane Heat alongside Blaze internationals and has also represented Surrey teammate Amelia Kerr. Women. Leigh Kasperek (28) is a right-handed batter and right- Michael Snedden (27) (Karori) is a right-arm medium- arm off-spin bowler who returned to the Wellington fast bowler who made the move from Auckland Blaze this summer after six years with the Otago to Wellington for the 2019-20 season. The son of Sparks. Born in Edinburgh, she made her international former New Zealand international Martin Snedden, debut for Scotland at the age of 15 before moving to he made his first-class debut for the Firebirds against New Zealand in 2012. One of the best T20 bowlers Canterbury at the Basin Reserve. in the world, Kasperek has represented New Zealand Brett Johnson (25) (Hutt District) is a right-arm over 70 times and has played at four World Cups. She leg-spin bowler who made his List-A debut for the has also represented Yorkshire Women in the UK. Firebirds against Canterbury. He is another product Maneka Singh (24) is a left-arm seam bowler. She of the Cricket Wellington pathway system. debuted for Central Districts in 2014 before taking a Troy Johnson (22) (Hutt District) is a right-handed break from senior cricket. She moved to Wellington batsman who made his T20 debut for the Firebirds in 2019 and was a regular player in the Hallyburton in the 2018-19 Super Smash and made his first-class Johnstone Shield campaign and also made her Super debut against Canterbury in Rangiora this summer. Smash debut. He is another product of the Cricket Wellington Jamie Mason-Jones (16) is a right-hand batter who pathway system. progressed through the Cricket Wellington pathway Luke Georgeson (21) (Eastern Suburbs) is a left-hand system to make her Blaze debut in the Hallyburton batter who made his List-A debut for the Firebirds, Johnstone Shield match against the Northern Spirit opening the batting against the Central Stags at the at Cobham Oval in Whangarei. Basin Reserve. He is another product of the Cricket Olivia Boivin (21) is a right-arm medium bowler and Wellington pathway system. another graduate of the Cricket Wellington pathway system who made her debut in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match against the Northern Spirit at Cobham Oval in Whangarei.

32 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 33 DREAM11 SUPER SMASH

The Dream11 Super Smash will go down as one of the most entertaining in recent history as the Firebirds and Blaze lifted the men’s and women's titles in front of a record crowd in the doubleheader Grand Final at the Basin Reserve. With six WHITE FERNS in their ranks the Blaze went into the competition as odds-on favourites to defend their Super Smash title and claim an unprecedented Women's T20 three-peat. Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr and Rachel Priest all returned from the Australian Big Bash in time for the start of the competition which started in Lincoln for the central round. The Blaze started well with a 66-run win over the Sparks, followed by a record-breaking 10- wicket win over the Central Hinds - the biggest T20 win in Wellington women's history. They continued their strong start with another win over the Canterbury Magicians in the first doubleheader of the season at Hagley Oval. The Firebirds followed the Blaze and opened their Super Smash campaign with a six-wicket win over the Kings chasing down the home side’s total with an over to spare. The Firebirds returned to the Basin Reserve to face the defending champions the Central Stags a few days later in Jeetan Patel’s final match for Wellington. The Firebirds were motivated to give Jeetan a winning send-off but a strong Stags side proved too strong on the day and left the Capital with a 24-run victory.

34 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CHRISTMAS AT THE BASIN Cricket Wellington opened the Basin Reserve gates and offered free-entry for the double-header against the Otago Sparks and Volts. Over 4,000 Wellington cricket fans packed out the Basin on a perfect Wellington day and they weren’t disappointed by the cricket on display. The Blaze got the day underway with a comfortable nine-wicket win over the Sparks. The Blaze bowling unit of Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Deanna Doughty and Sophie Devine outclassed a strong Sparks batting lineup bowling them out for just 96. The Blaze chased down the target in under 15 overs. Rachel Priest put together a careful 50 off 46 balls to lead the Blaze Volts in Dunedin. The Firebirds were dominant in home and give the big Basin crowd the first victory Dunedin claiming a 10-wicket win in the top-of-the to cheer. table clash to secure their place in the finals. The Firebirds were faced with a stronger challenge The Blaze kept on rolling with two more wins from from the Volts in a final-over thriller in the second their final two round-robin games over the Magicians match of the day. 70 not out from Michael Pollard and the Hearts. It completed a perfect and helped the Firebirds post a competitive 182 batting unprecedented ten wins out of ten for the defending first. The Volts were barely troubled in their response champions. and, with Nick Kelly set on 85 and requiring just five With two matches to go, the Firebirds needed one from the final over, they looked odds-on to silence more win to set up a double-header grand final at the the Basin crowd. Jimmy Neesham had other ideas Basin with the Blaze. They failed in the first attempt though and his final over, which went for just four at the Basin against Canterbury and were unable to runs and yielded two Volts wickets, turned the game get past the Aces three days later meaning their fate back in the Firebirds favour as Wellington secured a was now out of their hands. double-header double and sent the big Basin crowd The Volts needed a win over the Kings in Christchurch home happy. to secure themselves a home final, but the Kings Another successful double-header followed after stepped up at Hagley Oval and did the Firebirds a Christmas at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth. favour with a six-wicket win to confirm the first ever The Blaze made it five out five with a 49-run win over Super Smash double-header grand final at the Basin the Hinds. Jess Kerr continued her breakthrough Reserve. form with career best T20 figures of 4-13 off her four overs. The Firebirds followed up with a 42-run win over the Stags as Ollie Newton became the first Wellington bowler to take five wickets in a T20 innings. Both sides registered wins over the Hearts and Aces at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland. The Blaze secured their place in the finals on New Year’s Day in Tauranga with a 79-run win over the Spirit. Sophie Devine continued her explosive form at the top of the order with 112 runs off just 54 balls – it would end up being the highest score in both the men’s and women's competitions. The Firebirds slipped up against the Knights in Tauranga but bounced back in the return fixture at the Basin with a big 52-run win after the Blaze locked in a home final with a 57-run win over the Spirit. Sophie Devine was again on fire with the bat, this time with 87 off just 47 balls which included seven sixes. Devon Conway and Michael Pollard set a new Wellington record for the highest ever T20 partnership with their 169-run opening stand against the Otago

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 35 “They’ve been incredible all season and have set such a high standard and we’ve just been trying to follow their lead throughout the campaign.” - Firebirds captain Michael Bracewell on the Wellington Blaze GRAND FINAL DOUBLE-HEADER

The rain came to dampen the start of the party on It was Logan van Beek who proved the biggest double-header Grand Final day at the Basin Reserve difference both with the ball in hand and on the but it finally cleared for one of the most memorable boundary rope. His bowling spell in the middle overs days at the Basin in recent memory. Over 3,500 proved crucial as he removed the dangerous Craig spectators sought shelter under the RA Vance Stand Cachopa as well as Robbie O’Donnell and Ronnie Hira and around covered areas of the Basin and eventually to take the Aces from 3-61 and cruising to 6-113. With witnessed another batting masterclass from Sophie Guptill still at the crease the Aces were still in with a Devine in the women's final. The rain had cut the shout but van Beek wasn’t finished yet. Well-placed match short to just seven overs each but it didn’t on 60 Guptill crunched a Hamish Bennett delivery stop the Blaze captain from continuing her fine form. which looked destined to sail over the boundary but Opening the batting the world’s best T20 player for an excellent piece of boundary catching from van littered the Basin with boundaries, reaching 54 off Beek. And just two balls later Ben Horne fell the same just 23 balls including four fours and five sixes. The way as van Beek pulled off another classic boundary entertaining knock led the Blaze to an imposing total catch, lighting up the big Basin crowd and all but of 81 off their seven overs. It was a task much too big securing the Firebirds a famous win. As the final two for the visiting Hearts lineup who chased bravely but overs were bowled the inevitable finally set in and the were ultimately out-skilled by the spin trio of Amelia Firebirds followed the Blaze to lift their first T20 title Kerr, Deanna Doughty and Leigh Kasperek - the latter since 2015 and complete an unprecedented Dream11 picking up figures of 2-4 off her single over - the Super Smash double for Wellington. Blaze making it 11 wins out of 11 and completing an Sophie Devine and Devon Conway were undoubtedly unprecedented T20 three-peat in front of a domestic the standout performers for Wellington during the women's record attendance. Super Smash campaign. Devine notched 369 runs Buoyed by the Blaze’s title celebrations the Firebirds as well as 25 sixes - more than any other player in entered the final full of confidence and backed by a the men’s and women's competitions. Conway’s home Wellington crowd that grew to almost 5,000. 543 runs were crucial to the Firebirds success and Batting first, Devon Conway again played a big role his unbeaten 101 against Otago was his second as he anchored the batting innings. His 49 was the successive T20 century in as many seasons. Firebirds best as contributions from Tom Blundell Jess Kerr was the Blaze’s standout with the ball. Jess (25), Jimmy Neesham (22) and Michael Bracewell led the wicket-taking charts with 20 wickets - the (23) all helped the Firebirds post 168-7 from their 20 most in both the men’s and women's competitions, overs. while Hamish Bennett and Ollie Newton’s partnership The Aces BLACKCAPS opening pair of Martin Guptill proved integral to the Firebirds title winning run. and Colin Munro began the chase well and put on 34 Bennett (17) and Newton (16) built a prolific before Munro was finally caught behind off Hamish partnership and both bowlers broke the record for Bennett. Guptill would continue on to be there right most wickets taken in a T20 season for Wellington. at the end in a thrilling chase full of twists and turns.

36 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 37 The final round of play before the mid-season first-class break was abandoned due to severe rain in the Capital and the Firebirds finished the year on top of the Plunket Shield ladder. They returned to first-class action against Canterbury at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora in February and were brought back down to Earth with an innings and 134-run loss in a match where Troy Johnson made his first-class debut. It was exactly the wake up call the Firebirds needed as they refocused on the task of lifting the coveted Plunket Shield. The Firebirds were dominant over the Central Stags at the Basin Reserve in the next match in early March. The Wellington bowlers, as they had been all season with the red ball, were brilliant and rolled through the Stags batting order for just 96. The Firebirds finally ended Wellington’s The Firebirds posted 298 in their first innings - Rachin Ravindra 16-year long wait for first-class success, made 76 as he edged closer to a maiden first-class century. bringing the Plunket Shield back to The Stags managed 254 in their second innings with Jimmy the Capital in a successful campaign Neesham the pick of the Wellington bowlers - he finished the that was ended prematurely due to the match with best first-class match figures of 6-82. That meant COVID-19 pandemic. the Firebirds required just 53 which they chased down in 71 minutes to return to the top of the Plunket Shield ladder. Wellington flew out of the blocks in the opening match of the summer against In what would be their final match of the summer, the Firebirds Otago at the Basin Reserve. After winning travelled to Colin Maiden Park in Auckland looking to continue the toss and bowling first on a bouncy their winning momentum. The Wellington bowlers again led Basin wicket the Firebirds bowlers the way as they bowled the home side out for 179. A maiden breezed through the Otago lineup for just first-class century for Plunket Shield Player of the Year Rachin 199, Logan van Beek picking up figures Ravindra was the highlight of the Firebirds batting innings. His of 4-42 off his 16 overs. In response the patient 101 took 187 balls and put the Firebirds in a strong Firebirds built a big first innings lead with position with a day and a half remaining. Devon Conway (96) and Tom Blundell (82) The Firebirds bowlers once again proved they were up to the finding early season form. Malcolm Nofal task and, despite a brave knock from future Firebird Finn Allen, then showed his versatility with the ball they bowled the Aces out again to take an innings and seven- grabbing four wickets to bowl the visitors run win - Michael Bracewell the pick of the bowlers with best out again for 219 before the Firebirds first-class figures of 5-43. ticked off the required 50 runs in 46 The win extended the Firebirds lead at the top of the Plunket minutes to secure an eight-wicket win. Shield ladder to 26 points with two rounds remaining. It was a With front-line seamers Hamish Bennett, lead that was deemed unassailable by New Zealand Cricket as Ben Sears and Ollie Newton all injured for the last two rounds of the competition were cancelled due to the second match against Canterbury, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Firebirds were named Plunket Michael Snedden was handed his first- Shield winners. class debut, but it was Devon Conway who Devon Conway finished the competition as the Firebirds’ and stole the show at the Basin Reserve. His the competition’s leading runscorer. Devon posted 701 runs unbeaten 327 - the highest ever score at in the first-class format, over 200 runs more than the second the Basin Reserve and a Wellington record highest run-scorer, at an incredible average of 87. Rachin first-class innings - was undoubtedly the Ravindra had a breakthrough year at first-class level and made highlight as the Firebirds secured a 44- the Firebirds opening batsman role his own. He finished the run win over a Canterbury side bolstered competition with 414 runs and ticked off his long awaited by BLACKCAPS Tom Latham, Henry first-class century. Logan van Beek was the leading Firebirds Nicholls and Matt Henry. wicket-taker with 19 wickets.

38 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 The Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 50-over competition was split over two parts this summer with six rounds taking place in November and December before the final four rounds were completed in February. The Blaze were without key international players Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green and Rachel Priest for the entire competition due to their Australian Big Bash and WHITE FERNS commitments so Leigh Kasperek took over the captaincy. The Blaze had a mixed start to the competition, registering a big 66-run win and a tight 10-run loss in the opening weekend of fixtures against the Hearts in Auckland. They struggled a week later at Karori Park against the defending champion Central Hinds losing by 44-runs in the opening match of the weekend. The Olivia Boivin, Natasha Codyre and Priyanaz Chatterji second match was looking to be heading towards a all made their debuts in the away fixtures against similar result before the Wellington rain came to save the Northern Spirit at Cobham Oval in Whangarei, the Blaze, the match eventually abandoned for no another promising sign of the development of the result. Cricket Wellington pathway system. The Blaze faced the Magicians in a thriller at the The new-look Blaze team put up a good fight against Basin Reserve in early December. The Blaze posted an experienced Spirit team but came up short in both 232 batting first, Leigh Kasperek leading the way with fixtures, ending any hope of a finals place. 75 with good help from Maneka Singh who posted The Blaze wrapped up the one-day campaign strongly an unbeaten 47. The Blaze were in control through with back-to-back wins over the Otago Sparks in the entire second innings and with the Magicians Dunedin. The Blaze took a nine-wicket win in the still requiring 23 runs from the last two overs the first match of the weekend and were dominant in the Blaze looked odds-on to win. But two big overs second match in what would be a record-breaking from Magicians batters Frankie Mackay and Gabby end to the campaign. Jess McFadyen’s unbeaten 153 Sullivan, which included a six off the final ball meant was undoubtedly the highlight of the competition. the visitors claimed an unlikely win at the death. It was her maiden List-A century and the highest The second fixture of the weekend was abandoned score ever recorded by a Wellington opener and set without a ball being bowled. the platform for a big Blaze total - their 329-5 was The Blaze returned for the second half of the their second highest List-A total ever recorded by a competition buoyed by their Super Smash success Wellington team. Jess ended the competition as the but without the services of captain Leigh Kasperek Blaze’s leading run-scorer with 400 runs. who was away on international duty and Liz Green With three wins and five losses the Blaze ended who announced her retirement after the Super Smash the competition in fifth place and while they hadn’t final. With several key players unavailable the Blaze quite matched the success of the T20 format, the were able to hand several of the next generation of platform had certainly been laid for one-day success players their domestic debuts. Jamie Mason-Jones, in the future.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 39 before an unbeaten 81 from Michael Bracewell and a strong opening knock of 71 from Andrew Fletcher took the Firebirds to a six-wicket victory. They backed the win up with another one over Canterbury, again at the Basin Reserve, three days later. Tom Blundell deserved his first List-A century, but fell short on 97 - his knock eventually proving the difference as the Birds claimed a 22-run win. The momentum was now well and truly with the Firebirds and it showed in their best performance of the Ford Trophy campaign and a big 118-run win over the Central Stags. Luke Georgeson was handed his Firebirds debut at the top of the order and Devon Conway continued his amazing summer with his second century of the campaign. It was also a good day with the ball for Michael Bracewell whose transition from top-order batsman to One-day champions in the previous allrounder continued with best bowling figures of 3-30. season, the Wellington Firebirds couldn’t With one round remaining, only the Central Stags were out of repeat that feat in the 2019-20 season contention for qualifying for the finals in one of the most tightly as the Ford Trophy proved to be a tightly contested round-robins in recent history. The Firebirds fate contested affair. was in their own hands - they needed to win against Northern They began with a four-wicket loss to the Districts at Cobham Oval to secure a place in the elimination Aces in Auckland but bounced back well final, but a loss would end their title-defence. In the end it wasn’t four days later at the Basin Reserve with to be the Firebirds’ day as they fell to an 82-run loss finishing a five-wicket win over the Otago Volts. the Ford Trophy campaign in fifth place with five wins and five List-A debutant Rachin Ravindra reached losses. his first List-A fifty and Devon Conway Devon Conway topped the Firebirds and the competition run continued his strong start to the summer scoring charts. He scored 553 runs at an average of 55 and a with 79. strike-rate of 99, including two centuries. Iain McPeake and Ollie The Firebirds had mixed fortunes at the Newton were the leading wicket-takers with 14 and 13 wickets central round of fixtures in Lincoln. A respectively. 222-run opening partnership between Andrew Fletcher and Rachin Ravindra set the Firebirds on their way to a seven- run win over the Aces in the first match of the week. The partnership set a new Wellington List-A record for a first-wicket partnership, passing Mark Douglas and John Aiken’s 205 against Canterbury in the 1994-95 season. Young star Rachin Ravindra recorded his maiden List-A century and an unbeaten 54 from Michael Bracewell meant the Firebirds total was just enough in the face of an explosive Auckland run chase. Back-to-back losses to the Central Stags and the Otago Volts in the last two matches of the central round meant the Firebirds went into the Ford Trophy break in fourth place on the ladder and needing wins to progress and secure a finals place. The Firebirds fell by one wicket to Northern Districts in the first match back after the competition resumed in January. Devon Conway’s seventh List-A century wasn’t quite enough to get the Firebirds home as the visiting Northern Districts side chased down the Firebirds target in the final over. The Firebirds finally found some form against Canterbury at the Basin Reserve. Jimmy Neesham’s best List-A bowling figures of 5-29 set a strong platform

40 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 DEVON CONWAY 327*

On October 30 Wellington Firebirds batsman Devon Conway wrote himself into New Zealand domestic cricket folklore reaching an incredible 327 not out against Canterbury in round two of the Plunket Shield at the Basin Reserve. It was just the eighth triple century ever scored in New Zealand domestic cricket, the sixth in the Plunket Shield and also the highest score ever recorded at the Basin Reserve overtaking Michael Papps' 316 not out in 2017-18. It was also the third triple-ton at the Basin in six years, after Papps, and Brendon McCullum's Test marathon against India in February 2014 and was the start of what would be yet another dominant domestic summer with the bat for Conway. He eventually went on to claim back-toback New Zealand Cricket Men’s Domestic Player of the Year honours and finished as leading run-scorer in all three domestic men’s competitions, with over 500 runs in each format. Devon reached the monumental feat with 48 fours and five sixes after eight hours and five minutes at the crease. He had resumed on day two on 262 not Highest first-class scores on New Zealand soil: out after reaching his third firstclass double-century the day before. 385: Bert Sutcliffe, Otago v Canterbury at Christchurch, 1952-53 BLACKCAPS Test bowlers Matt Henry and Todd Astle were among the onslaught of Canterbury bowlers 355: Bert Sutcliffe, who tried to break the monumental stand, but in the Otago v Auckland at Dunedin, 1949-50 end it was Firebirds captain Michael Bracewell who 338*: Roger Blunt, brought the innings to an end, declaring on 525-7. Otago v Canterbury at Christchurch, 1931-32 And Devon wasn’t done. He backed up his first 336*: Walter Hammond, innings performance with 66 runs in the second England v New Zealand at Auckland, 1932-33 innings and, in doing so, broke yet another record – 334: Dean Brownlie, this time for the most runs scored in a New Zealand ND v CD at New Plymouth, 2014-15 domestic first-class match – his 393 runs taking him 327*: Devon Conway, past Bert Sutcliffe’s 385 scored in one innings for Wellington v Canterbury at Wellington, 2019-20 Otago against Canterbury in 1952. 316*: Michael Papps, Pull quote (highlighted): “I had a discussion with Wellington v Auckland at Wellington, 2017-18 Papps two seasons ago about the 300 that he got and, to be honest, I never thought that was something 302: Brendon McCullum, I could achieve. It's a massive total. So I'm pretty New Zealand v India at Wellington, 2013-14 happy things went my way, pretty chuffed." 301*: Peter Fulton, Canterbury v Auckland at Christchurch, 2002-03

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 41 MCFADYEN MASTERCLASS

Wellington Blaze wicketkeeper-batter Jess Highest individual scores in domestic McFadyen reached her maiden List-A century Women's List-A crick et: in style in the Blaze’s round 10 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match against the Otago Sparks at University of Otago Oval in Dunedin. 183* Suzie Bates (Otago) v Auckland Jess put on a batting masterclass against the * young Otago bowling lineup carrying her bat 169 Anlo van Deventer (Central Districts) v Otago through the innings to reach an unbeaten 153 164* Suzie Bates (Otago) v Wellington off just 130 balls and leading the Blaze to a 162* Sophie Devine (Wellington) v Northern Districts massive 131-run victory. * It was the highest score ever recorded by any 160 Suzie Bates (Otago) v Canterbury Blaze opening batter and it also took the Blaze 160* Kate Anderson (Northern Districts) v Canterbury to their second highest ever List-A total (329) * - just 10 runs short of the record 339 for nine 158 Jess Watkin (Central Districts) v Wellington set at Karori Park in 2015-16 against Northern 153* Jess McFadyen (Wellington) v Otago Spirit. It was the eighth highest New Zealand domestic Women's List-A score putting Jess alongside illustrious company such as Suzie Bates and Blaze teammate Sophie Devine. Jess followed up the feat with fifty overs keeping wicket meaning she reached another incredible feat – spending the entire 100 overs of the match on the field of play.

42 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 43 NORWOOD AWARDS

Cricket Wellington acknowledged the first-class centuries along the way performances of its senior representative players and earning yet another call-up to with the annual Norwood Awards, which for the New Zealand A squad to face the first time were announced online due to the India A. COVID-19 restrictions. Jess Kerr’s standout season with Devon Conway was once again one of the big the ball was recognised as she winners. He was awarded the Men’s Outstanding received the Women's Outstanding Batsman award and the Dream11 Super Smash, Bowler Award. Ford Trophy and Overall Players’ Player of the Year Kerr was the star of an impressive Awards. Devon led the run-scoring charts in all Blaze bowling lineup during the three men’s domestic competitions this summer Dream11 Super Smash, topping the and notched up over 500 runs in each format. wicket-taking charts with 20. Devon notched 1,797 runs across the season at an Her performances were rewarded average of 66.7, including a memorable 327 not with a first call-up to the WHITE out in the Plunket Shield against Canterbury at the FERNS squad for ODI and T20 Basin Reserve – the highest ever firstclass score internationals against South Africa, for Wellington and the highest ever score at the before being selected in the WHITE Basin Reserve. FERNS squad for the ICC T20 Sophie Devine was also recognised for her Women's World Cup in Australia. unforgettable season, taking home the Norwood Firebirds Ford Trophy captain Award for Blaze Cricketer of the Year, as well as Hamish Bennett was awarded the the Women's Outstanding Batter and Women's Men’s Outstanding Bowler after yet Allrounder of the Year Awards. another strong season with the ball. Devine was at times unplayable during the Hamish played a huge role in the Women's Dream11 Super Smash, scoring 369 Firebird’s successful Dream11 runs, including 25 sixes and taking 13 wickets, Super Smash campaign forming leading her side to eleven out of eleven wins to lift a formidable opening bowling the trophy and complete a historic Women's T20 partnership with fellow seamer Ollie three-peat. Newton. Rachin Ravindra was also among the awards Bennett topped the wicket-taking picking up the Men’s Most Promising Player of the charts for the competition with 17 Year Award, the Plunket Shield Players’ Player of and saw his form rewarded for a long- the Year Award and both the U20 and U23 Young awaited recall to the BLACKCAPS Cricketer of the Year Awards. squad for the T20 international and The 20-year-old cemented his spot at the top ODI series against India. of the order in all three formats for the Firebirds Blaze off spinner Xara Jetly’s this summer, recording his maiden List-A and breakthrough year was recognised as she received the Women's Most Promising Player Award. Jetly performed consistently in the Blaze’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield campaign and earned a T20 debut against the Canterbury Magicians at the Basin Reserve going on to make two Dream11 Super Smash appearances and take her maiden domestic T20 wicket.

44 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 WINNERS 2019/2020

ADMARK BLAZE CRICKETER OF THE YEAR SOPHIE DEVINE

KAPURA FIREBIRDS CRICKETER OF THE YEAR DEVON CONWAY

ADMARK WOMEN'S OUTSTANDING BOWLER JESS KERR

KAPURA MEN’S OUTSTANDING BOWLER HAMISH BENNETT

ADMARK WOMEN'S OUTSTANDING BATTER SOPHIE DEVINE

KAPURA MEN’S OUTSTANDING BATTER DEVON CONWAY

FORD TROPHY PLAYER’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR DEVON CONWAY

DREAM11 SUPER SMASH PLAYER’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR DEVON CONWAY

PLUNKET SHIELD PLAYER’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR RACHIN RAVINDRA

OVERALL PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR DEVON CONWAY

ADMARK WOMEN'S MOST PROMISING PLAYER XARA JETLY

KAPURA MEN’S MOST PROMISING PLAYER RACHIN RAVINDRA

ADMARK WOMEN'S FIELDER OF THE YEAR MELIE KERR

KAPURA MEN’S FIELDER OF THE YEAR MICHAEL BRACEWELL

ADMARK WOMEN'S ALLROUNDER OF THE YEAR SOPHIE DEVINE

KAPURA MEN’S ALLROUNDER OF THE YEAR JIMMY NEESHAM

EDDIE CAMERON U20 YOUNG CRICKETER OF THE YEAR RACHIN RAVINDRA

SIR WALTER NASH U23 YOUNG CRICKETER OF THE YEAR RACHIN RAVINDRA

WHITING FINANCIAL SERVICES ANTONIA HAMILTON PROVINCIAL A WOMEN'S PLAYER OF THE YEAR

WHITING FINANCIAL SERVICES JAMES HARTSHORN PROVINCIAL A MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 45 MEN’S PATHWAY

MEN’S PROVINCIAL A The 2019-20 Provincial A season was an exciting one as the playing programme grew, giving players more opportunities to showcase their skills against the other Major Association A teams. Consisting of four three-day games, three one-day games and six T20 games, the programme mirrored the playing formats that the Firebirds were playing at the same time. The season started off in late October in Napier against Central Districts in a game Wellington should have won but had to settle for a draw. James Hartshorn’s six first innings wickets, and Troy Johnson’s first innings century were the highlights for Wellington. White ball cricket then took over and for the second year in a row the side took out the North Island T20 tournament in Taupo. After a disappointing loss to Auckland first up, the team beat Central Districts The 2019-20 season will be remembered fondly as and Northern Districts comfortably before beating a breakthrough season for some of our brightest Auckland in the final. A clean sweep over Central pathway players. Brett Johnson and Luke Georgeson Districts in two T20s and a one-day match followed both debuted for the Firebirds in the Ford Trophy, before two losses against Auckland at Cornwall while Troy Johnson, who had played in the Super Park. Smash team in 2018-19, made his first-class debut The team played three back to back three-day games for the Firebirds. Bowlers James Hartshorn and against Canterbury, Northern Districts and Central Adam Leonard were also selected for the Firebirds Districts to round out the season. Good fightbacks squad for the first time. It is encouraging to see the in the Canterbury game put the side in a strong progression of players from the Men’s A programme position to force an outright result heading into day into the Firebirds and several others are now also three, but Canterbury eventually chased down the knocking on the door. 377 required with a couple of overs to spare. Jakob An enhanced Men’s A programme saw greater Bhula, Nish Desai, Brett Johnson and Alex Ridley all opportunities for our next tier of players and being able scored half-centuries. to maintain that level of cricket will be critical Rain affected the game in Taupo against Northern to our future success. After pathway coach Sri Districts, but not before Josh Mann took six wickets Krishnamurthy left to take up a role with New in the Northern Districts first innings, to go with Zealand Cricket, we were fortunate to be able to well-made half centuries to Luke Georgeson and elevate U19 coach, and former Firebird legend, Chander Ravi. Luke Woodcock into a full-time role and he The final A game of the season was against Central wasted no time in putting his own mark on the Districts at the Basin Reserve. Fraser Colson top- A programme. scored in the first innings with 66, in what was a We will continue to build on the work done in recent below-par first innings team effort. Central Districts seasons, across both male and female programmes, then compiled a big first innings lead but young fast as we look to develop our best and brightest young bowler Ryan Jackson showed his potential with four players, and over the next twelve months our goal is to wickets. Needing to bat out the rest of the game to be able to provide more specialised coaching resource, salvage a draw, Fraser Colson made his second equipping players with the skills needed to succeed half century of the match, but it was former Firebird at the top level. wicket-keeper, Joe Austin-Smellie, who stole the Special congratulations to Jesse Tashkoff who was show with a superb unbeaten century. selected as captain of the New Zealand U19 side Pace bowler James Hartshorn was named Provincial that competed in the ICC U19 World Cup in January A Player of the Year after picking up 24 wickets in South Africa. Jesse led the team to the semi-final across the season and leading the attack superbly. where they lost to eventual winners, Bangladesh. Coaches | Sri Krishnamurthy and Luke Woodcock

46 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 U19 MEN YEAR 9 BOYS Wellington started off the National U19 tournament The Year 9 development team was selected at the slowly, losing their first three games, and facing an completion of their zone tournament and was a uphill battle to stay competitive in the tournament. great opportunity for the boys to play against older After a couple of minor tweaks, the side went through opponents the following week in the year 10 zone the remainder of the tournament unbeaten and tournament. ended up finishing second overall. Devan Vishvaka, The team got off to a rocky start with a big loss in the with 496 runs and three centuries, finished as the first T20 game but they came back strongly to take tournament’s leading run-scorer by more than 150 out the afternoon game. With the first of the one-day runs. Tim Robinson also featured in the top ten games rained out, the team found the going tough tournament run-scorers, while Jesse Tashkoff, who against the older boys, losing the remaining two one- was named as captain of the New Zealand U19 squad day games. following the tournament, was the sole Wellington The team came together well though and showed player in the top ten wicket-takers. improvement all the way through the tournament. Coaches | Luke Woodcock/ and Neeraj Chawla Coach | Paul Brennan Selector | Keith Bitchener Manager | Tony Gaskin

U17 BOYS YEAR 8 BOYS Wellington took a young side to the National U17 Cricket Wellington again selected two Year 8 tournament, with no fewer than eight players still development teams to go to the North Island Year 8 eligible next season. The young team performed well tournament in Hawkes Bay. and finished the tournament in second place. Peter Bonar and Ethan Jefferson were the best performing Both Wellington teams played some excellent cricket batters for Wellington at the tournament, while during the tournament, which comprised five round spinners Kevin Weerasundara and Elliot Seddon led robin games. Wellington Gold won three and lost the way with the ball, both finishing in the top ten two while Wellington Black won two and lost three. wicket-takers overall. Wellington Gold took bragging rights in the derby match, defeating Wellington Black by five runs. No Coaches | Andrew Lamb/Duard Ferreira fewer than six Wellington players were in the top Selector | Keith Bitchener 10 of the MVP standings, which bodes well for the future. Aidan Collings topped the run-scoring charts for Wellington and Daniel Kajendraseelan was equal YEAR 10 BOYS second overall in the wicket-taking table. The Year 10 boys programme took on a different Wellington Black format this year, with a three-match series scheduled Coach | Justine Dunce against the Hutt Cricket Academy, however only two Manager | Hugh McAslan games were played due to the impact of COVID-19. U17 representative, Lachie Bailey, showed his class Wellington Gold throughout with halfcenturies in both games, to go Coach | Rick Mudgway alongside his accomplished bowling display. Manager | Ruth Steven Coaches | Mohit Rao Selector | Jason Wells

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 47 WOMEN’S PATHWAY

One of the highlights of the 2019-20 season was undoubtedly the introduction of a Women's A programme. It is hoped that despite the impact of COVID-19, we will be able to build on this programme as we look to bridge the gap between club and domestic cricket - a formula that has proven successful in the men’s game. It’s been great to watch the continued development of some of our U19 players as they start to forge careers with the Blaze. It was encouraging to see Xara Jetly and Beth Molony continue their developments in the Blaze squad after getting a taste of domestic cricket last year. The emergence of Georgia Plimmer, Natasha Codyre and Jamie Mason-Jones who all debuted for the Blaze last season from the U19 programme was also pleasing. With the U19 Women's World Cup on the horizon, congratulations to Georgia, Jamie and Natasha who have all been included in the New Zealand Cricket U19 wider training squad, with the World Cup scheduled for January 2021 in Bangladesh.

WOMEN'S PROVINCIAL A TEAM With the inclusion of the Women’s Provincial A side for the 2019-2020 season, the women's representative pathway has a great sustainable and robust programme that will allow all females to compete for higher honours into the Blaze side. The Women’s Provincial A side was introduced to bridge the gap between club and domestic cricket and allow some of those players outside the age group teams an opportunity to be involved in the pathway programme. The side played in a quad series after Christmas, which included teams from Taranaki, Manawatu and Wairarapa and also had the opportunity to play the Royal New Zealand Air Force team. In total, 21 players from the Premier Women’s club competition were used. The side had a first up loss to Taranaki. Three wickets each to Rachel Bryant and Hannah Kells and 37 with the bat to Hannah Ryan were the individual highlights. The second game of the Quad Series saw the side travel to Masterton to take on Wairarapa. Rachel Bryant and Hannah Francis claimed three wickets each as Wellington restricted Wairarapa to just 163, but at 69-8 in the chase the game looked out of reach. However, a ninthwicket 76-run partnership between Hannah Kells and Antonia Hamilton kept the team in the game, before Charlotte Leach joined Antonia to put on the required 20 runs to see the team home to an unlikely victory. Wellington played Manawatu at Linden Park in the final game of the quad series and registered a 15-run win to finish the quad series with two wins and one loss. Coaches | Rhys Morgan/Justine Dunce Selector | Penny Kinsella/Jeremy Sprott

48 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 U19 WOMEN DEVELOPMENT GIRLS The Wellington U19 Women's side finished fifth at For the second year running, the Development Girls the National U19 tournament, but performances took part in the U18 Central Districts tournament in certainly warranted a higher placing. Three of the Wanganui but with several players unavailable for the losses were by very small margins and could easily tournament, the team headed North with just eight have gone either way. Eight of the squad will be players. The team was fortunate to be supported by eligible again for the 2020-21 U19 tournament and other teams taking part in the competition who loaned will be far better for the experience. Beth Molony players to Wellington throughout the tournament. and Georgia Plimmer finished fourth and fifth on the Despite losing the first four games, the team showed tournament run-scoring chart, while Xara Jetly and real character and demonstrated all of the Cricket Beth Molony finished third and seventh respectively Wellington values to bounce back and win the final on the wicket-taking chart. The potential amongst game of the tournament by one wicket. this group is exciting, with five of the squad having already represented the Wellington Blaze. Coach | Des Boyer Manager | Loren Nukunuku Coaches | Rhys Morgan/Justine Dunce Selectors | Penny Kinsella/Jeremy Sprott U15 GIRLS With the Wanganui U15 representative tournament in its seventh year, the Cricket Wellington model for the development of this team is consistently improving. The team were well prepared leading into the tournament following a strong training programme and a promising warm-up match against the Wairarapa team. Several of the players in the squad returned having previously played in the tournament in 2019. The tournament format consisted of two 30-over games per day which was a challenging workload for this age group. The team eventually finished fifth following close losses to Christchurch XI, Otago, Auckland, and Central Districts and a win over Northern Districts. Coach | Justine Dunce Manager | Penny Kinsella

U13 GIRLS Wellington once again sent two teams over the hill for the annual U13 tournament in the Wairarapa. Wellington Black started the tournament with three losses but bounced back well on the final day to claim their first win. Wellington Gold did the opposite, claiming three wins to start the tournament and a loss on the final day. Brooke Neary was the leading Wellington run-scorer. Brooke averaged 30 with a strike-rate of 171 while Cary Seddon topped the tournament wickettaking charts with seven wickets at an impressive average of 5.57. The girls all showed great improvement during the tournament and every player made strong contributions to the team. Wellington Black Coach | Deanna Doughty Manager | Caitlin King Wellington Gold Coach | Amy Foreman Manager | Caitlin Eves

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 49 AGE-GROUP REPRESENTATIVE AWARDS

YEAR 8 BOYS MVP DANIEL KAJENDRASEELAN Daniel finished fourth overall in the CricHQ MVP standings at the North Island Year 8 tournament. Daniel scored 94 runs with a highest score of 72 and took eight wickets at an average of 13.6 and a best of 4-50.

YEAR 9 BOYS MVP KAVIN CUMARASUNDARAM Kavin improved throughout the Year 10 Zone tournament and on the final day he opened the batting where he delivered when the team needed him to. Against a quality bowling attack and with wickets falling around him, he held the innings together with a brave 60. Kavin was also the team wicketkeeper and had a good tournament with the gloves.

YEAR 10 BOYS MVP LACHIE BAILEY Rain-affected matches and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic meant the Year 10 programme was shortened to just two matches. In the two games played Lachie Bailey stood out with well compiled half- centuries in both fixtures alongside his strong bowling performances.

DEVELOPMENT GIRLS MVP SASHA MACARTHUR Sasha finished eighth overall in the CricHQ MVP standings at the Wanganui U18 Development tournament and was consistent with bat and ball. Sasha scored 116 runs with a best of 44 and took four wickets at an average of 11.50 with a best of 2-7.

U13 GIRLS MVP CARYS SEDDON Carys finished third overall in the CricHQ MVP standings at the Lower North Island U13 tournament. Carys had a top score of 22, but it was with the ball she really excelled, taking seven wickets at an average of 5.5 with a best of 4-8.

U15 GIRLS MVP HANNAH FRANCIS Hannah finished seventh overall on the CricHQ MVP standings. Hannah scored 135 runs with a top score of 51* and took six wickets at an average of 17.50 with a best of 3-19. Hannah was one of six players from this team that went on to represent Wellington A later in the season.

U17 BOYS MVP KEVIN WEERASUNDARA Kevin was the leading wicket-taker for Wellington at the National U17 tournament and fifth equal overall. He took eight wickets at an average of 26.6 and was a constant threat with the ball in pressure situations. His fielding was of the highest quality throughout the tournament and he was an excellent contributor both on and off the field.

U19 WOMEN'S MVP BETH MOLONY Blaze player Beth Molony had an excellent National U19 tournament and her leadership capabilities and strong batting and bowling performances made her the standout player of the tournament. Beth was the team's leading run-scorer with 171 runs at an average 28.5 and a strike-rate of 87. She was the team’s second leading wicket-taker with nine at an average of 15.88.

U19 MEN’S MVP DEVAN VISHVAKA Devan had a superb U19 tournament and it was a major surprise when he wasn’t selected in the New Zealand squad for the U19 World Cup in South Africa. Devan scored a mammoth 496 runs in eight games which included three centuries and one fifty. His average across both T20 and one-day games was 70.8 with a strike-rate of 101.8. These runs saw him finish as the tournament’s leading run-scorer - over 150 runs ahead of the next best.

50 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 AGE-GROUP REPRESENTATIVE AWARDS COMMUNITY CRICKET

The 2019-20 cricket season in Wellington was one The 2020-21 Community Delivery Network priorities of change and evolution in the community game will focus on aligning in-school delivery with Sport as Cricket Wellington began to roll out the new New Zealand's Balance is Better campaign and centralised Community Delivery Network model the implementation of Cricket Wellington’s Youth aligning to the mission of creating outstanding Strategy. Cricket Wellington’s Women and Girls cricketing experiences for the people of Wellington. Strategy and localised implementation of the ICC The aim of the Community Delivery Network Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 Leverage and programme is to deliver quality experiences and Legacy Plan will be at the forefront of promoting support to ensure the future growth and development female cricket participation, leadership and of cricket in the Wellington region. The initial roll out engagement in the Wellington Region. of the Community Delivery Network programme Volunteer support and recognition will again be a focused on four key portfolios: Capability, Coach key focus alongside increased club support and and Officials, Female, and Participation. The 2019- capability post COVID-19. The key focus for coaching 20 season focuses were coach registration and in the 2020-21 season will be ensuring coaches of all participant safety, the provision of coach mentoring levels have access to the opportunities and support for junior clubs, increased participation in schools that will benefit them and their athletes. (specifically low decile schools), delivery of the inaugural Women's T20 quad series, continuation of Yeah! Girls and a volunteer reward and recognition scheme. The four Community Managers were SCHOOL PROGRAMMES supported by seventeen Community Cricket In the 2019-20 season capability increased to Ambassadors who were deployed across the region deliver experiences across the Wellington region, to support the delivery of these initiatives. with initiatives and programmes reaching 128 Community Cricket Ambassadors were provided primary, intermediate and secondary schools in training opportunities throughout the season and the Hutt Valley, Wellington, and Northern suburbs. were fortunate to have Tim Mannix from Sport The Cricket Wellington Get Into Cricket campaign Wellington support their learnings through the engaged 39 schools with students aged five to introduction of the coach developer framework and twelve participating in an awareness session prior LEARNS model. to junior club registration days. During the season over 20,000 students aged five to eighteen years old were engaged in cricketing experiences including one-off awareness sessions, a four-week in-school Cricket Skills programme delivered in primary and intermediate schools, while School Yard Smash and Yeah! Girls were college-based initiatives. These inschool programmes were delivered by capable Community Cricket Ambassadors who championed the game of cricket and promoted further engagement opportunities for our tamariki and rangatahi. Cricket Wellington facilitated nine cluster tournaments with support from Primary Schools Associations with upwards of 230 teams catering for 1,900 participants. Cluster tournaments provided opportunities for schools to enter eight-a-side teams in either non- stop cricket or softball cricket in mixed and single gender teams. The Lower Hutt cluster tournament had an increase of 30 teams and a Spirit of Cricket award was piloted, promoting the Good Sports fair play initiative. In term three Upper Hutt piloted a year three and four cluster tournament which engaged 24 teams across the region. The introduction of the year three and four cluster tournament had a direct impact on club registration. The success of this pilot will guide further cluster tournaments in years to come, aligning community and school delivery

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 51 to club competition. 500 students and teachers who participated in Cricket Wellington school’s delivery programme were given an opportunity to see live action as the BLACKCAPS took on India at the Basin Reserve. The Wellington Primary Schools Cup and Shield competitions were played in Term 1 of 2020, unfortunately the semi-finals and finals were abandoned due to COVID-19. A total of 24 boys and eight girls teams competed across Year 5-6 and Year 7-8 grades. 2,500 college students were engaged in Cricket Wellington’s participation initiatives School Yard Smash and Yeah! Girls, the latter a national initiative in year two of delivery. Yeah! Girls was facilitated by Barbara Harris and delivered by several Yeah! Girls activators. The sessions were delivered in-school, as well as regional hubs to engage girls in cricket. The School Yard Smash was delivered by Community Cricket Ambassadors with the vision to engage students during lunch time in organic play and active recreation, using cricket as the driving factor to participate. An increase in community engagement was a highlight as Blaze and Firebirds players made appearances at junior registrations and initiatives held throughout the season, giving junior players the opportunity to meet their idols. Junior club members were invited to attend a Junior Field Day on the Basin Reserve, an opportunity to mingle and meet Blaze and Firebirds players ahead of the 2019-20 Super Smash season. This event was well received, with upwards of 200 junior members in attendance, even with Wellington’s weather doing its best to interrupt proceedings. Cricket Wellington’s Christmas at the Basin event embraced upwards of 2,000 cricketing fans who turned out to support the Blaze and Firebirds. 60 girls from the Wellington region attended the Cricket World Cup launch at the Basin Reserve supported by Sophie Devine, Jess Kerr and the India’s Women’s team captain Mithali Raj. The opportunity arose for ten Yeah! Girls participants to be flag bearers at a WHITE FERNS game. Cricket Wellington’s aspiration is to continue these interactions and experiences with the vision to create lasting memories and fuel a passion for cricket for members of our community for years to come. FEMALE This season saw a series of initiatives and the further development of female participation opportunities in line with the Women and Girls strategy. The season began with five colleges entered in the Term Four college indoor cricket competition. Students were supported by Blaze player Beth Molony at the end of competition prizegiving, awarding all for their efforts and participation. A special thanks to Hutt Indoor Sports and schools involved. The introduction

52 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 52 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 53 of a Women's T20 quad series created an elevated Cricket Wellington wishes to congratulate Rick playing opportunity for selected Premier Women's Mudgway and Dave Gillespie who were winners at players to play with Blaze players in a four-part series. New Zealand Cricket’s annual Community Cricket The Year 5-8 Girls Sunday Softball League continued awards hosted digitally at the conclusion of the 2019- with eight teams entered from across the region. 20 season. Rick Mudgway of the Johnsonville Cricket The modified format offers girls of all skill levels the Club was awarded the Sir Jack Newman award opportunity to take part in games, exercise leadership for his contribution to junior cricket. Over the last and experience the game amongst friends. seven seasons Rick’s passion and commitment to Johnsonville have seen the junior section of the club Additionally, a Blaze honours board function was held grow by nearly 33 percent on the back of a participant at the Basin Reserve with current and past players and coach centred approach. Dave Gillespie of Taita in attendance along with local female community District Cricket Club made it a Wellington double leaders. This is a first for female cricket in the at the awards when he was named as Volunteer of Wellington region, providing the Blaze team with a the Year. Dave has put in over 30 years of voluntary dedicated changing room, the use of Blaze player service for the Taita District Cricket Club and was a imagery and inclusion of a female honours board driving force in the rejuvenation of cricket in the Taita that will be updated annually. suburb. Finally, Cricket Wellington would like to acknowledge and thank our funding partners who have generously VOLUNTEERS supported our mission to provide outstanding cricket In 2019-20 Cricket Wellington explored opportunities experiences in the region. Additionally, we would like to reward and recognise members of the cricket to thank the Cricket Wellington commercial partners community. Eight volunteers from across the region whose support enables us to develop and drive the were rewarded with Gold memberships for the game across our community. Cricket Wellington 2019-20 season for outstanding volunteerism and would also like to thank our wider cricketing family commitment to club and college cricket. Cricket of players, coaches, supporters, fans and volunteers. Wellington also held a volunteer recognition day in Without your passion, commitment, and support of the Long Room for service to club and college cricket cricket in our region the community game would in January during a Super Smash game against simply not exist. Auckland. Cricket Wellington and the Cricket Wellington Umpires Society celebrated Jeremy Busby’s 40- year commitment to umpiring in the wider Wellington region. A mainstay of community umpiring, Jeremy has officiated over 800 games of Premier cricket, been involved in umpire training for 35 years and has been appointed to first-class games, numerous List-A games, and Women’s ODIs.

54 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CLUB CRICKET

The 2019-20 season saw the introduction of a new round and final could be played. The final fixture restructured Premier competition where the top two included a nail biting finish for Eastern Suburbs who divisions consisted of six teams each. Unfortunately, obtained a win after trailing against Onslow in a bid due to COVID-19, the season will be remembered for to stay up in Division 1. However the victory proved its premature ending however the restructure paid in vain for Eastern Suburbs as Taita held on to a 1.45 dividends to a closely contested finish to the top point difference to stay up in Division 1 for the 2020- division. With automatic promotion and relegation in 21 season. The season showed the sheer quality place, this gave the competition added incentive for of Karori and Hutt District battling it out for top teams to perform to some of the highest standards honours as well as Johnsonville and Onslow for third of club cricket we have seen in recent times. and fourth place. Special mention must go to Zac This season saw the rise and dominance of Hutt Ringrose who managed 16 wickets in three matches District in both the Ewen Chatfield Trophy and Pearce for Johnsonville. The difficult decision was made Cup, even though they fell at the last hurdle in the that final placings for all grades would be decided Ewen Chatfield Trophy to Karori. Hutt District looked from points acquired from March 18 which was when the favourites to take the Ewen Chatfield trophy with Cricket Wellington announced to all stakeholders a 13-point lead after the round-robin, the difference that club cricket had been cancelled. This meant separating second to sixth place was a mere seven that Hutt District finished their successful season by points with each side winning at least three of their being awarded the Pearce Cup. fixtures. The final at Hutt Rec saw a defiant effort Upper Hutt stamped their authority on Division 2 from Karori, opting to bat first they were left reeling by claiming the Hazlett Trophy and showing quite at 79-6 thanks to Hutt District’s Daniel Rae taking clearly why they belong in Division 1 for next season. four wickets early in the innings. This left Hamish They excelled in both the one-day and two-day Marshall (83) and Michael Snedden (56) to steady the formats winning eight of their ten one-day rounds ship for Karori to put together a valuable partnership and registering three outright wins in the two-day of 64 to take them to what looked to be a par score competition. Led by former Firebirds player Matt of 214. Hutt District in response looked comfortable Taylor, Upper Hutt always had the attributes of a and on track to achieve the chase at 81-3 at the winning team with Callum McLachlan averaging a halfway mark, however thanks to some economic mammoth 129.25 in two-day cricket. The highlight bowling from Karori’s James Hartshorn (3 for 21 off 8 of the season was undoubtedly McLachlan’s overs) this turned the game on its head. The pressure outstanding knock of 224 against North City. This mounted for Hutt District’s batsmen and after the didn’t stop other clubs showcasing their excellence in valuable wicket of the dangerous Troy Johnson (46), the division, with Wellington Collegians and Petone- Karori managed to snatch the victory by dismissing Eastbourne claiming big wins against their rivals the side for 170 inside 48 overs. throughout. The Pearce Cup was a keenly contested affair with The launch of the Timed Cricket format for Division 3 Hutt District once again showing their class in the and 4 posed a stimulating and exciting conclusion to opposing two-day format. With a heated relegation the season with teams pursuing an array of tactics to battle on the cards between Taita and Eastern gain the Alan Isaac Trophy and Division 4 titles. Suburbs deciding places for next season, the season In Division 3, it was a head-to-head battle throughout came to a grinding halt before the last remaining

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 55 the season between Victoria University and Upper Hutt and Wellington Collegians played out Johnsonville with the former clinching the title with a tight battle for third place - Upper Hutt eventually five back-to-back wins in the latter stages of the coming out on top. Their classy performances one-day format. In Division 4, Wainuiomata were throughout included a strong bowling display against the front-runners all season and led by example by Petone-Eastbourne, dismissing them for 57 all out. staying undefeated in the Timed Format and earning promotion to Division 3 for next season. Another special mention must go to Callum Mackaness from Wainuiomata for his contributions to the club as he picked up the Mike Curtis Cup in the Club Awards. Eastern Suburbs certainly made up for their woes in Division 1 by claiming the Premier T20 Cup. With Upper Hutt topping their pool unbeaten, the two teams met on a stunning day at the Basin Reserve for the final. With Eastern Suburbs electing to bowl first, Nathan Cameron led the bowling attack with figures of 4-19 to keep the pressure mounting on the strong Upper Hutt batting lineup which reached 130- 7 from their 20 overs. Luke Georgeson (31) with Olly Batchelor (67*) led the way for Eastern Suburbs in their chase and they eventually got home comfortably to claim the T20 title. The Admark Print Premier Women's P1 Competition was notably improved from previous seasons with five clubs making it a solid and competitive season for all teams involved. The season commenced with the Maureen Peter T20 competition where Hutt District and the combined North City/Johnsonville side competed for the top place. The winner of the format was decided when the two teams played each other in a thriller at the Basin Reserve in the final round of the T20 fixtures. North City/Johnsonville batted first and posted an above par score of 124- 5, thanks to a top-order partnership between Dani Brearton (28) and Georgia Plimmer (32). Hutt District looked set to chase down the target comfortably thanks to credible knocks from Olivia Boivin (30) and Christine Blunden (25) - but when both batters fell it took a brave effort from the Hutt District tail to get the team across the line for a famous one- wicket win with just two balls to spare. Last season’s Friday Night T20s were replaced with a T20 quad series which gave P1, P2 and Premier girls players the opportunity to play alongside several Wellington Blaze players. Unfortunately, due to rain and COVID-19 only two of the four rounds were played. The series still proved a success and it gave the Wellington Blaze performance staff a great opportunity to scout upcoming talent in the region. The series will likely be continued in the 2020-21 season. The conclusion of the P1 season saw Hutt District maintain their winning streak and lift the Joy Lamason Trophy. An impressive eight wicket win in their final fixture against Wellington Collegians saw them chase down 171 inside 22 overs North City/ Johnsonville were also vying for the top spot which made for an exciting finish to the competition with only two points separating first and second place.

56 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 CLUB AWARDS

Wellington’s top club cricket performers undoubtedly his magnificent 224 against North were recognised for their contributions over City in the Hazlett Trophy two-day competition the season with the Cricket Wellington Club for which he was also awarded the May Cup for Awards which were announced online due to highest Premier score. the COVID-19 restrictions. Liam Patterson-White edged out several strong Hutt District Cricket Club’s Brett Johnson nominations to claim the Sam Platt Cup for best and Bethany Trethewey were the big winners overall performance. The Petone-Eastbourne as they were named the 2019-20 Men’s and allrounder’s performance against North City in Women's Wellington Senior Club Cricketer’s the Hazlett Trophy two-day competition where of the Year. Trethewey enjoyed a successful he claimed 6-54 with the ball and hit 150 with summer of cricket racking up 367 runs and the bat earned him the award. taking 17 wickets across the season as Hutt Wainuiomata’s Callum Mackaness was District won both the Maureen Peters T20 and recognised for his volunteer service Joy Lamason one-day competitions. contributions to community cricket with the Johnson also had a memorable season with Mike Curtis Cup. At just 22, Mackaness has the ball taking 33 wickets across the three taken on Wainuiomata’s Club Captain role and competitions and helping his side lift the made a huge contribution to his community Pearce Cup. He also made his List-A debut for through cricket both on and off the field and the Wellington Firebirds against Canterbury. was instrumental in helping Wainuiomata High School enter their first cricket team in over ten Johnson also picked up the Ron Murray Cup years. for most wickets in the Premier Division One competitions and the J Atkin Cup for best Premier bowling performance for his 7-23 against Onslow in the Pearce Cup. Upper Hutt’s Hannah Burrell and Rachel Bryant shared the Marjorie Sweetman Memorial Trophy for most wickets in the Premier Women's competitions. The pair both reached 18 wickets. Petone-Eastbourne’s Hannah Francis claimed the Judith Sadler Memorial Trophy for most runs in the Premier Women's competitions with 394 runs, while Taita’s Chander Ravi was awarded the Arthur Dick Cup for most runs in the Premier Men’s Division One competitions with 860 runs. Upper Hutt United’s Callum McLachlan and Petone-Eastbourne’s Craig James were also recognised with special mention. James was a wicket machine for Petone-Eastbourne in the Hazlett Trophy taking 42 wickets across the Division 2 competitions, while McLachlan scored runs for fun finishing as the highest run-scorer in the Premier Men’s Division 2 competitions with 947 runs - the highlight was

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 57 AWARD WINNERS

MEN’S SENIOR CLUB CRICKETER OF THE YEAR Brett Johnson (Hutt District)

WOMEN'S SENIOR CLUB CRICKETER OF THE YEAR Bethany Trethewey (Hutt District)

MARJORIE SWEETMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY Hannah Burrell/Rachel Bryant (for most wickets in Premier Women’s competitions) (Upper Hutt)

JUDITH SADLER MEMORIAL TROPHY Hannah Francis (for most runs in Premier Women’s competitions) (Petone-Eastbourne)

RON MURRAY CUP Brett Johnson (for most wickets in Premier Men’s Division One competitions) (Hutt District)

Special mention to Craig James (Petone-Eastbourne) for most wickets in Premier Men’s Division Two competitions

ARTHUR DICK CUP Chander Ravi (for most runs in Premier Men’s Division One competitions) (Taita)

Special mention to Callum McLachlan (Upper Hutt United) for most runs in Premier Men’s Division Two competitions

J ATKIN CUP Brett Johnson 7-23 v Onslow (for best bowling performance in Premier competitions) in Pearce Cup (Hutt District)

MAY CUP Callum McLachlan 224 v (for highest Premier score) North City in Hazlett Trophy two-day (Upper Hutt United)

SAM PLATT CUP Liam Patterson-White 150 & (for best overall performance) 6-54 v North City in Hazlett Trophy one-day (Petone-Eastbourne)

TRISH MCKELVEY CUP Christine Blunden

MIKE CURTIS CUP Callum Mackaness (recognizing volunteer service to club cricket) (Wainuiomata)

ROYAL VISIT CUP Eastern Suburbs (awarded to the club with highest aggregate points)

NORWOOD CUP (awarded to the club with the highest average number of points per team) VUWCC

BRUCE MURRAY MEDAL Sam Mycock (VUWCC) (most points from captain’s reports)

GROUND OF THE YEAR Fraser Park

58 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 GRADE WINNERS

PEARCE CUP (DIVISION 1) Hutt District

EWEN CHATFIELD TROPHY (DIVISION 1) Karori

HAZLETT TROPHY ONE-DAY (DIVISION 2) Upper Hutt United

HAZLETT TROPHY TWO-DAY (DIVISION 2) Upper Hutt United

PREMIER T20 CUP Eastern Suburbs

ALAN ISAAC (DIVISION 3) Vic Uni Reserves

DIVISION 4 Wainuiomata

DIVISION 5 Vic Uni Stallions

DIVISION 6 Petone Fateh

DIVISION 7 Vic Uni Wolves

DIVISION 8 Sri Lankan Sports Club B

JOY LAMASON WOMEN’S ONE-DAY Hutt District

MAUREEN PETERS WOMEN’S T20 Hutt District

P2 WOMEN’S Stokes Valley Fine Legs

PREMIER GIRLS T20 Eastonville

PREMIER GIRLS PAIRS Eastonville

PREMIER GIRLS 30 OVER Eastonville

INTERCITY DIVISION 1 ONE-DAY Eastern Suburbs Desi Boys

INTERCITY DIVISION 2 ONE-DAY Eastern Suburbs Leopards

WELLINGTON DIVISION 1 T20 Onslow T20 Spring Chickens

WELLINGTON DIVISION 2 T20 Sri Lanka Sports Club Warriors

WELLINGTON DIVISION 3 T20 Karori Silly Nannies

HUTT VALLEY T20 Upper Hutt Dreamboats

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 59 HONOURS BOARD

CRICKETER OF THE YEAR CLUB CRICKETER OF THE YEAR

YEAR MEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN 2019–20 Devon Conway Sophie Devine Brett Johnson (Hutt District) Bethany Trethewey (Hutt District) 2018–19 Devon Conway Amelia Kerr Jamie Gibson (Eastern Suburbs) Maneka Singh (Johnsonville) 2017–18 Logan van Beek Liz Perry Jamie Gibson (Eastern Suburbs) Lucy Doolan (Johnsonville) 2016–17 Hamish Bennett Amelia Kerr Alex Wyatt (Naenae Old Boys) Rebecca Burns (Hutt District) 2015–16 Luke Woodcock Sophie Devine Malcolm Nofal (Onslow) Eimear Richardson (Wellington Collegians) 2014–15 Stephen Murdoch Rachel Priest Adam Williams (Hutt District) Eimear Richardson (Wellington Collegians) 2013–14 James Franklin Sophie Devine James Widerstrom (Wellington Collegians) Andrea Stockwell (Hutt District) 2012–13 Michael Papps Sophie Devine Iain McPeake (Hutt District) Andrea Stockwell (Hutt District) 2011–12 Mark Gillespie Liz Perry Adam Williams (Naenae Old Boys) Allex Evans (Wellington Collegians) 2010–11 Grant Elliott Sophie Devine Lance Dry (Eastern Suburbs) Allex Evans (Wellington Collegians) 2009–10 Luke Woodcock Sophie Devine Lee Edwards (Karori) Megan Wakefield (Johnsonville) 2008–09 Iain O’Brien Lucy Doolan Graeme Murray (University) Megan Wakefield (Taita) 2007–08 Grant Elliott Megan Wakefield Graham Napier (Upper Valley) Renee Moffitt (Onslow) 2006–07 Grant Elliott Sophie Devine Robbie Bird (Naenae Old Boys) Megan Wakefield (Taita) 2005–06 Mark Gillespie Anna Dodd (née Corbin) Grant Donaldson (Johnsonville) Melinda Hodgson (Onslow) 2004–05 James Franklin Maia Lewis Leigh Kelly (Petone-Riverside) Maia Lewis (Onslow) 2003–04 Stephen Fleming Maia Lewis Tim Boyer (Eastern Suburbs) Amanda Cooper (Wellington Collegians) 2002–03 Matthew Walker Maia Lewis Mayu Pasupati (Onslow) Frances King (Taita) 2001–02 Andrew Penn Anna Corbin Graeme Murray (University) Jane Hunter-Siu (Eastern Suburbs) 2000–01 Matthew Bell Anna O’Leary Evan Gray (Wellington Collegians) Fiona Stickney (Hutt District)

PEARCE CUP HAZLETT TROPHY SENIOR WOMEN YEAR CLUB CHAMPIONS CLUB CHAMPIONS CLUB CHAMPIONS 2019–20 Hutt District Upper Hutt United Hutt District 2018–19 Eastern Suburbs Upper Hutt Wellington Collegians 2017–18 Eastern Suburbs Taita Johnsonville 2016–17 Eastern Suburbs Onslow Hutt District 2015–16 Onslow Karori Wellington Collegians 2014–15 Eastern Suburbs Hutt District Onslow 2013–14 Eastern Suburbs Johnsonville Onslow 2012–13 Eastern Suburbs Upper Hutt Hutt District 2011–12 Eastern Suburbs Petone Riverside Wellington Collegians 2010–11 Karori Upper Hutt Onslow 2009–10 Eastern Suburbs Wellington Collegians Onslow 2008–09 Eastern Suburbs University Onslow 2007–08 Eastern Suburbs Hutt District Onslow 2006–07 Eastern Suburbs Upper Valley Onslow 2005–06 Eastern Suburbs Naenae Old Boys Onslow 2004–05 Eastern Suburbs Onslow Onslow 2003–04 Eastern Suburbs Hutt District Wellington Collegians 2002–03 Eastern Suburbs Petone-Riverside Naenae Old Boys 2001–02 Eastern Suburbs Onslow Eastern Suburbs 2000–01 Stokes Valley North City Hutt District

60 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 COACHING

The 2019-20 season was a memorable one for community coaching in Wellington with a record number of coaches registered, engaged, and qualified during the season – this included 435 registered coaches, 361 coaches having completed the Welfare of Vulnerable Children modules and 278 fully qualified coaches. The pre-season began in earnest during the winter months with 24 coaches participating in the Development and Level Two courses expertly facilitated by respected Coach Developer Mark Borthwick. The willingness of attendees to dive deep in the ‘learning pit’ and bare their weaknesses to a group of near strangers was admirable – as a result a new network of coaches eager to work together and support our local cricketers was developed. A special thanks to Hamish Bennett, Jamie Gibson, Sriram Krishnamurthy, Ivan Tissera, Justine Dunce and Chris Nevin who shared their knowledge and experience during these courses, a literal who’s who of Wellington coaches - we are very lucky to have access to their experience and expertise. As the summer months approached our team of Cricket Wellington Coach Developers found themselves busy delivering Foundation and Advanced Foundation courses for Wellington

community coaches. Over 180 coaches attended these courses and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 91 percent of respondents being very satisfied or satisfied. Courses were also delivered at St Pats Town and Scots College for senior players. The intention of these courses was to provide students with exposure to coaching and allow them to see cricket from a fresh perspective. It is hoped that some of these students will be involved further in coaching in years to come. Looking ahead to the 2020-21 season a series of priorities have been identified which include ensuring every active coach is registered, is New Zealand Cricket compliant, and has had exposure to additional learning opportunities. Furthermore, Cricket Wellington would like to engage a greater number of female coaches and provide more skill specific courses for our community. Last, but certainly not least, the team at Cricket Wellington would like to pass on our sincere thanks to all of the coaches in our community – the game would cease to exist without your passion, commitment and enthusiasm.

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The past season has been challenging like none before with our active umpire numbers well below what we would like. We once again faced the very difficult situation of not being able to cover every club Premier grade match. This is a far from ideal position but I thank all of our members for their commitment and efforts. There is an old cliché that says if you keep doing what you have been doing you will always get the same result. I see this challenge of numbers as not only being a CWUSI challenge but a challenge for the game in Wellington as a whole. I have to exercise in preparing umpires for the challenges acknowledge here though the fantastic support from of representative cricket. This exchange saw Cricket Wellington staff in this regard is mentioned Kiran Challa, one of our developing umpires, fly to elsewhere in this report. Invercargill in early February to stand in a Hawke Cup On the representative umpiring front, we had three elimination fixture at Queens Park, a first-class level members appointed to the New Zealand ground, alongside current New Zealand Cricket panel member Peter Pascoe from Southland. A fantastic Cricket Reserve Panel who did themselves and us experience for Kiran. Two weeks later, we welcomed proud with their efforts: James Blunt from Queenstown to stand with Kiran • Garth Stirrat stood in Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy, in a Premier club fixture in Wellington. Otago asked Dream11 Super Smash, Hallyburton Johnstone if they could send a scorer as well and we welcomed Shield and New Zealand Cricket tournaments. We David Perry from Dunedin who travelled up with were also delighted to see Garth progress up the James. Kiran and James stood in a Saturday-Sunday New Zealand Cricket ranks with his appointment two-day fixture between University and Petone. to a match with the touring England team. David took over the Petone book for the two days • Cory Black stood in Hawke Cup, Hallyburton and worked alongside Matt Frost for the weekend. Johnstone Shield and New Zealand Cricket Another worthwhile experience for all involved. tournaments. We were also delighted to see Exchanges did not end there however. We were Cory’s debut in men’s major domestic cricket asked by Central Districts if we could host one of with several appointments in the Ford Trophy their members for a one-day game in December. matches. Another indication that Cory is rising We welcomed Damien Chapman from Nelson for fast through the umpire ranks. the day, who was ably hosted by John Dent. The pair • Tyron Davies completed his second year stood together in a game between Collegians and at domestic level and stood in Hallyburton North City. Johnstone Shield and New Zealand Cricket We thank both Otago and Central Districts for their tournaments. We firmly believe that Tyron is cooperation and willingness with these exchanges close to standing in men’s domestic cricket and look forward to further possibilities in 2020-21. matches. Normally at the point of the annual report, I would Scorers were also very active at representative level. acknowledge and congratulate the various winners of Cheryl Styles, Geoff Stuart, Matt Frost, Katharine our trophies. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Shields, Jane Silvester and Justin Williams were as the season drew to a close dramatically altered all all appointed to New Zealand Cricket controlled of that. We were unable to hold our annual dinner and matches. Jane and Geoff scored Test matches and prize giving event - trophies will now be presented at ODIs while Matt joined them in ODI cricket. We are the Annual General Meeting instead. The winners will very lucky scorers of their expertise available at both be truly deserving of their selection and should be club and representative level. Congratulations to all justifiably proud of their efforts. our representative members, you continue to do us The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic also meant all proud. the cancellation of the NZCUSA AGM and conference Towards the end of 2019 we were approached by our in August 2020. As early as the beginning of April, counterparts in Otago regarding the possibility of NZCUSA made the correct decision to cancel the organising an exchange exercise and we were happy conference for this year and it was instead held as an to take part. Exchanges like these are an invaluable online virtual meeting.

62 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 I would like to thank our Board members for all their was always available to answer my many questions hard work throughout the season. and has shown that better pathways forward are very Catharine Shields did a fine job as secretary, Yoel much possible via the successful MOU we have had Samson as Treasurer controlled our records in his in place with Cricket Wellington in the last year. The usual efficient style and Cathy Dent has already past two seasons will forever be known in club cricket made a lasting impact following her addition to as the year of the umpires grey shirt. We are hoping the Board. Given the availability issues mentioned that the next year will see greater advances in our earlier in this report, Cathy did a wonderful job in very gear provisions as we have encouraged NZCUSA to trying circumstances. Ian Smith ably coordinated move towards a national grassroots umpires uniform the records around captain’s reports with a better that will help with bulk buying and availability issues. response form clubs than we have seen in recent No stone has been left unturned by Matt Wills in his years. Tyron Davies assisted across the board and role as community manager at Cricket Wellington. also controlled the examination procedures. Evan We are hugely appreciative of his efforts in providing Watkin again took on the role of College Sport resources for us throughout the season. On top of his Liaison outside the Board and we thank him for attendance at our Board meetings, Matt and I have that. It is very reassuring that someone of Evan’s met weekly throughout the season and Matt has also experience is available to help us in this crucial worked with New Zealand Cricket staff on our behalf. role. I looked after training as the Regional Training We would like to sincerely thank Matt for all that he Officer and was assisted by Garth Stirrat, Cory Black has done which has consistently gone above and and Tyron Davies in this area. Ian Smith trains our beyond his job description brief. May our collective scorers with his usual expertise and commitment. relationship continue moving forward. All of our members continue to be great assets to the Finally, I would like to say a big thank you to all the game in Wellington. Cricket Wellington’s Matt Wills clubs, players and supporters for your continued attendance at our Board meetings as an observer dedication to cricket in Wellington. Clubs continue was also hugely appreciated and ensured the flow to provide hospitality and support to an exceptional of information between our organisation and Cricket standard - to all those responsible, we are very Wellington. grateful. Without your love of our game we wouldn’t I would also like to thank Cricket Wellington staff have any cricket to score or umpire. - notably CEO Cam Mitchell, general manager All the best for the 2020-21 season. Liz Green, Rowena Henseman, Cam Hastie and especially Matt Wills for all of their hard work to Jeremy Busby support us. Cam in the role of competition’s manager Chairman, CWUSI

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 63 WELLINGTON WANDERERS

The past season started promisingly for the Wellington Wanderers but was brought to a premature halt by the national lockdown due to the COVID-19 the players and families of both sides. It was most pandemic. This affected very important dates during gratifying to see so many parents make the trip North March including both Governor General’s Schools XI to see their sons playing on the Basin. Special thanks matches and the Hunt and Allan T20 tournaments must go to Cricket Wellington’s Ryan Holland who and finals. Given the developing situation worldwide always ensures that everything is made available for from the middle of March, the Wanderers Board, in young cricketers to play on New Zealand’s premier conjunction with advice from New Zealand Cricket, Test ground. Cricket Wellington and The Ministry of Health, Former Northern Districts and Central Districts decided to act prudently in the interests of all and representative David Kelly was the coach of the these events were reluctantly cancelled. Willows Schools XI. David is a passionate cricketer, It would be easy to dwell on the negatives, however a however he has had his setbacks, most notably when large part of our season was completed successfully. his farm was completely devastated in the Kaikoura Matches against our traditional rival Wanganui Earthquakes. Typical of the person he is, he just Collegiate were again played in late October. This rolled up his sleeves and set to rebuilding his farm. match was very much a season opener for Wanderers His story and the road to recovery was documented and we were soundly beaten. Matches against all our recently on Country Calendar. traditional schools were again played and very much In addition to our cricketing activities, Wanderers enjoyed. held their traditional Golf Day at Shandon Golf Club. Successes and failures on both sides - good cricket Once again a full field of 120 battled it out for the and strong friendships - all contributed to developing $20,000 prize going to the first hole in one on the the love of our game. 18th. While no one secured the prize, there were two shots within one foot. The slightly different approach While not wishing to single out individuals, it would the club has taken in the last two years has meant a be remiss of me not to mention the efforts of the huge lift in support for the tournament and this has young Northamptonshire professional Saif Zaib. Saif been reflected in the overall result. played the season for the Onslow Club and when not turning out for Onslow played every match he To celebrate the visit of the Indian touring side, could for the Wanderers. At 20 years of age he was Wanderers again held a successful breakfast. Our not much older than many of the schoolboys he was guest of honour was Cricket Wellington Chairman playing against. In eight matches for the Wanderers and former Director General of the World Anti- he scored four centuries and two half-centuries and Doping Agency, David Howman. David had a capacity also claimed two five-wicket-bags (including a hat audience spellbound with his stories of not only drug trick) with his left arm slows. What left the biggest abuse in world sport but also the corruption that is impression however, was his willingness to mix in so sadly prevalent in top level sport around the world. and help the young players he was playing against. The 2019-20 season may have finished on a slightly Saif made many friends on and off the field during his sour note but Wanderers CC is looking forward time in Wellington and we look forward to watching to the coming season, which will be our 75th, with his progress through the county game in England and much anticipation and excitement. There are a hopefully onto higher honours. number of events planned and it is to be hoped that Wanderers were again able to host an international circumstances allow the club to provide a full book touring side and in January we played host to the of activities both on and off the field. Wanderers Bay View Beavers Cricket Club from San Francisco. will be working very closely with Cricket Wellington It was a pleasure to meet these American tourists in planning the season and it is hoped that there is and see the enthusiasm they have for the great game something for everyone, boys and girls, men and which they play under exacting circumstances in the women, young and old. San Francisco Bay Area. Karori Park and Wellington The club and all its members took great pride in the turned on one of its best days and the ground was a success of the Firebirds and the Blaze this season - picture for the occasion. both teams are to be congratulated on magnificent The highlight of the season on the field was seasons. It goes without saying that Wanderers are undoubtedly the visit from The Willows Schools hugely indebted to Cricket Wellington and staff led by XI. This match was played at the Basin Reserve in CEO Cam Mitchell. Their encouragement and support mid-February and the 50-over affair was won by the is vital and we look forward to this continuing in our visitors on the last ball of the match. There is no 75th year and as we move forward to our centenary. doubting the excitement this fixture generates among Evan Gray

64 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 BASIN RESERVE TRUST

INTRODUCTION 6. to operate as a successful undertaking, managed The iconic Basin Reserve has a rich history. The first on a not-for-profit basis; game of cricket was played at the Basin on 7. to preserve and enhance the significant and 11 January 1868, making it the oldest cricket ground recognised heritage value of the Basin Reserve; in New Zealand. The ground not only hosts cricket 8. to comply with all legislative and regulatory games, but sporting fixtures of every variety. It has provisions relating to its operation and hosted national events and competitions including performance including statutory and general VE Day celebrations, Royal Tours, exhibitions, Scout Council objectives for Council controlled jamborees, concerts and festivals. In 1998, the Basin organisations, and to acknowledge the Council's Reserve was listed as a Heritage Area, becoming contribution where appropriate the first sports ground to receive such a designation and further enhancing its heritage significance. The 2019-20 HIGHLIGHTS Basin is also home to the William Wakefield Memorial that was erected in 1882 and commemorates one of There were several significant highlights during the Wellington’s founders, William Wakefield. 2019-20 year, they include: The Basin Reserve plays a role in assisting Wellington • Reopening of the Old Pavilion (Museum Stand) by City Council to achieve the recreation and leisure Mayor Foster on the first day of the BLACKCAPS participation aims signalled in the 2018-28 Ten Year v India Test match in February 2020 Plan and the “Living WELL” Wellington Sport and • Convincing BLACKCAPS Test match victory vs Active Recreation Strategy. The redevelopment will India reposition the Basin as New Zealand’s premier cricket • Naming of the Ewen Chatfield Player Pavilion venue and help attract national and international after Wellington and New Zealand cricketing events to Wellington. great – Ewen Chatfield The day-to-day management of the Basin Reserve • Two well attended International T20 matches is undertaken by Cricket Wellington under a between the WHITE FERNS and South Africa in management agreement with the Basin Reserve February 2020 Trust (BRT). This Statement of Service Performance • Record crowds for the Dream11 Super Smash highlights the achievements of the Trust for the double-headers including the ‘Christmas at the period July 2019 to June 2020. Basin’ event and the double-header Dream11 Super Smash finals day with Wellington winning OBJECTIVES both finals! The objectives of the trust are stated in the Trust • The Basin was awarded the New Zealand Cricket Deed as agreed between the Wellington City Council domestic cricket Pitch of the Year and the BRT and are highlighted below: • The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 1. to manage, administer, plan, develop, maintain, launch event attended by Jacinda Ardern and promote and operate the Basin Reserve for confirmation that the Basin will host six games recreation and leisure activities and for the during the event including a blockbuster – the playing of cricket for the benefit of the inhabitants WHITE FERNS vs Australia on Saturday 13 of Wellington February 2021 2. to establish a long-term policy for the further • A successful Beers at the Basin event, showing development of the Basin Reserve as a the best craft breweries, local wineries, street recreational facility and as a facility for the food and music to a sold-out crowd of 6,500 playing of cricket, other sports and as a venue for • A wide range of corporate functions and other community-based activities; conferences with 76 held throughout the year 3. to enter into management agreements and other • Toitu Carbon Zero status awarded on 19 contracts that are necessary or desirable to December 2019 achieve the objects of the Trust; 4. to promote and co-ordinate the raising of funds to assist the management, administration, maintenance planning, promotion and further development of the Basin Reserve; 5. generally, to do all acts, matters and things that the Trustees consider necessary or conducive to further or attain the objects of the Trust set out above for the benefit of the public of Wellington;

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 65 2019-20 PERFORMANCE In-line with the objectives of the Trust Deed and the 2019-20 Statement of Intent the BRT performed well in 2019-20 and were on-track to exceed all targets until the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the cancellation of numerous events including the Night Noodle Markets. The table below provides a comparison between 2019-20 targets and actuals.

MEASURE 19-20 TARGETS 19-20 ACTUALS

Community Events Days 21 6 Cricket Events Days 50 53 Other Sports Events Days 25 12 Practice Facility Usage (Days) 100 67 Functions 25 76 Numbers Attending Events 41,000 54,415 Event Income ($) 290,200 203,856 Council Operating Grant^($) 422,250 430,438 Cash Subsidy (Grant) 10.30 7.90 Per attendance ($)

EVENTS DAYS, PRACTICE DAYS AND FUNCTIONS The Basin Reserve continues to be a very well utilised community venue. In 2019-20 the Basin Reserve hosted 71 event days, 67 practise days and 76 functions. An overview of the wide range of events is outlined below;

COMMUNITY EVENTS The Beers at the Basin, a popular festival that showcases Wellington’s craft beer industry, has become an annual feature on the BRT’s event calendar. A sell-out crowd of 6,500 attended the November 2019 event. The BRT continues to support its local community with use of the ground enabling neighbouring school’s cross-country events to take place. A wide range of community events that take place at the end of each cricket season (March – May) were cancelled due to COVID-19 – the most significant event that was cancelled was the 2020 Night Noodle Markets.

66 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 DOMESTIC CRICKET FUNCTIONS As the home of Cricket Wellington and the home The BRT has contracted Black and Gold Events (a ground of the Wellington Firebirds in the Plunket division of Kapura) to manage and promote the Shield, Ford Trophy and Men’s Dream 11 Super recently refurbished Norwood Room and Long Room Smash, as well as the Wellington Blaze in the in the RA Vance Stand as a venue for conferences, Hallyburton Johnstone Shield and Women's Dream11 meetings, weddings, celebrations, Christmas Super Smash, the Basin Reserve features a busy functions and team building workshops. In total schedule of games and practice days. In total 44 76 functions were held in 2019-20 with many more days of domestic cricket were held in 2019-20, as cancelled from March through to June due to well as 67 practice days. COVID-19. Over the past few seasons, Cricket Wellington’s innovative marketing strategies has led to significant BASIN RESERVE REDEVELOPMENT growth in fans attending the Super Smash T20 A significant milestone was achieved this reporting matches. The successful ‘Christmas at the Basin’ year with the completion of the earthquake event on 21 December 2019 was backed up with an strengthening and redevelopment of the Old Pavilion. unforgettable double-header Grand Final. The day The stand was seismically strengthened and showcased the Basin to a wide audience and created refurbished enabling the thousand-seat grandstand lasting memories as both Wellington teams won their and public toilets to be available to fans attending respective games and were crowned Super Smash events at the Basin Reserve. The 95-year-old building champions. also provides a home for the New Zealand Cricket The Basin also contains an indoor practice facility Museum and Cricket Wellington administration (under the RA Vance Stand) that features two training offices. nets that were developed and are maintained by An update on future projects is as follows; Cricket Wellington. These facilities are in use 250 days a year and are accessible to players and teams • Council’s plans for the upgrade of the of all ages and abilities. embankment, toilet blocks and the perimeter fence and ground entrances are on hold pending discussions with the Get Welly Moving project. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET • The BRT is progressing initial planning for February 2020 was a busy month of international replacement floodlights and is confident of cricket. The WHITE FERNS played two well attended securing funding so that the consenting process international T20 matches against South Africa. for replacement floodlights can commence in The Basin also hosted the first Test between the 2020-21. BLACKCAPS and India. A strong crowd of over 15,000 attended the game that was won convincingly by New Zealand. The game also marked two key ICC WOMEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP 2021 milestones for the Basin – the reopening of the Old The Basin hosted the ICC Women's Cricket World Pavilion (Museum Stand) and the naming of the Ewen Cup 2021 launch event on 11 March 2020. The Trust, Chatfield Player’s Pavilion after Wellington and New via its relationship with Cricket Wellington, worked Zealand cricketing great, Ewen Chatfield. on a competitive bid document with Wellington NZ. The Basin pitch again received a good rating from The BRT is delighted to have secured six games to be the ICC and New Zealand Cricket were pleased with played from 13 February 2021 to 27 February 2021. the event delivery and venue presentation across all The Basin is the only venue to have secured two international matches. WHITE FERNS games – this includes the game of the tournament, New Zealand vs Australia on 13 February 2021. The venue’s exclusivity period for OTHER SPORT EVENTS this event commences on 23 January 2020 (21 days In recent years the BRT has repositioned the Basin prior to the first game) and concludes on 9 March 2020 as a multi-sport venue providing year-round access (10 days after the last game). to the community. Through a partnership with Wellington Rugby and Capital Football, six junior rugby and six junior girls football events were held during the 2019 winter months. Over 50 games were played with approximately 2,000 children involved with many more parents and caregivers enjoying from the side-lines. To prepare for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2021, the Basin turf underwent a significant renovation which prevented junior rugby and football from being played at the Basin in the 2020 winter. This led to a reduction in actual other sport event days vs the 2019-20 Statement of Intent target.

CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 67 SPONSORSHIP GOVERNANCE The Trust is continuing to look for a naming rights The Trust Deed establishes the BRT under the partner for the ground. Over the past two years 75 Charitable Trusts Act 1957 for the purposes of companies have been approached. While we are managing and administering the Basin Reserve. mindful of the impact that COVID-19 will have on the Wellington City Council has appointed the BRT to corporate sponsorship dollar we are hopeful that manage the Basin Reserve under a Management the completion of the Old Pavilion redevelopment Deed. These two key documents set out how the BRT will create a more attractive commercial proposition will manage the Basin Reserve. to take back to market following the ICC Women's The BRT is governed by a Board comprising four Cricket World Cup 2021 which requires a clean venue. Trustees, two appointed by Cricket Wellington and two by Wellington City Council. The Board meets at FUNDRAISING least four times a year and appoints subcommittees as appropriate to fulfil its obligations. The Trustees The BRT was successful in securing funding from set the strategic direction for the BRT and approved four major class four trusts as well as the Lotteries the Statement of Intent and the Annual Business Commission to support the Museum Stand Plan. The Trustees monitor the organisational Redevelopment. At financial year-end $720,000 had performance and ensure that the Trust has been distributed from the BRT to Wellington City appropriate policies and procedures to mitigate Council. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the BRT its risks (including compliance with the Health and had $175K of granted funding from class four trusts Safety at Work Act 2015). cancelled before it was paid out. TRUST MEMBERSHIP WELLINGTON REGIONAL STADIUM • Alan Isaac (Chair) TRUST (WRST) TURF SERVICES (appointed by Wellington City Council) PARTNERSHIP • Mike Horsley The BRT continued its positive partnership with the (appointed by Cricket Wellington) WRST. Under a partnership agreement the WRST provides turf management services that ensures • Councillor Sean Rush that the Basin Reserves outfield, wicket blocks and (appointed by Wellington City Council) practice wickets are maintained to international • John Greenwood standards. The work of the WRST turf team was (appointed by Cricket Wellington) recognised with the Basin picking up the prestigious domestic cricket pitch of the year award at the New Zealand Cricket annual awards.

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Wellington, New Zealand CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 842101 September 2020

02 OBITUARIES

Bob McCullough was a strongly built, left-arm medium-fast bowler and right-handed batsman originally from Waipawa in Hawkes Bay. After representing Southern Hawkes Bay in the early 1960s, Bob moved to the Capital and joined up with the then Wellington Cricket Club, who practiced on the Basin Reserve. He enjoyed plenty of success, taking more than 30 wickets in 1969-70 and 36 wickets for the newly merged Wellington and College Old Boys Club in 1970- 71. He then had three seasons opening the bowling for the Upper Hutt District Cricket Club senior side. Bob was called into Wellington’s Plunket Shield team for their final game against Auckland at Eden Park in January 1972. He caught Hedley Howarth off his own bowling as Wellington went down by 20 runs in a closely contested game. A keen all-round sportsman, Bob played senior rugby in the midfield for the former Athletic Rugby Football Club, and went on the club’s ground-breaking tour of England, Ireland, Hong Kong and Japan in 1966. Among his teammates were Nev McEwan, Tom Lister, Terry McCashin, Trevor Snowden and Ray Dellabarca. He had a successful career in international operations at BNZ and spent four years in Singapore during the tenure of his role. He and wife Wendy shifted to Tawa where he became an active member of the local Lions Club, serving three terms as President and contributing much to the community. Bob retained many close sporting Robert Bruce McCullough connections and in later years was 13 June 1943 – 22 March 2020 an avid sideline supporter of his grandchildren’s sport.

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Dennis Copps was a national and international umpire who stood in 13 Tests, 15 Plunket Shield games, and eight other first-class fixtures in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his calm demeanour, which was much appreciated by players; and for the wise advice he freely gave to up-and-coming umpires. Born in Tooting, South London, Dennis worked for the UK Admiralty before immigrating to New Zealand with his wife Christine in 1956. He joined the Wellington Cricket Umpires Association, having previously played and officiated both football and cricket. After four seasons of senior club umpiring, his first Plunket Shield game was between Wellington and Central Districts at the Basin Reserve on 24 December 1960. His fellow umpire was Wellington’s ‘double All Black’, Eric Tindill, in his final season of officiating. Dennis stood in Plunket Shield fixtures in each of the following four seasons, before joining Trevor Martin to umpire his first Test match, a drawn four- day encounter against Pakistan at the Basin Reserve beginning on 22 January 1965. He umpired the game between Wellington and Les Flavell’s Australian team in February 1967 and two four-day games between New Zealand and the Australians in the following month. In the second match he was joined by Fred Goodall, had umpired in two of what would be 24 Tests. Test matches against India, England and Australia followed, as well as his only List-A game – between Wellington and the MCC in February 1971. Despite having just reclaimed The Ashes from Australia, the Englishmen were beaten by 23 runs. His last two Test matches were the first and second Tests between New Zealand and Greg Chappell’s Australians at Lancaster Park and Eden Park in February 1977. The second of those was also the last of his 36 first-class games. Dennis served as secretary of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires Association between 1964 and 1974 and was President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Wellington Cricket Umpires Association at various times. He was made a Vice President of the Wellington Cricket Association in 1980. Dennis had a distinguished career in the New Zealand Customs Service, before retiring to Paraparaumu Beach, where he joined the local golf club. He was also involved with umpiring on the Kapiti Coast and Dennis Edward Arthur Copps became Patron of the Horowhenua-Kapiti Umpires 22 March 1929 - 22 April 2020 and Scorers Association.

86 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 FIREBIRDS DREAM 11 SUPER SMASH 2019/20 SEASON

TEAM P W L NR Pts Net RR Wellington Firebirds 10 6 4 0 24 0.508 Otago Volts 10 5 4 1 22 0.465 Auckland Aces 10 4 4 2 20 -0.232 Central Stags 10 4 5 1 18 0.377 Canterbury Kings 10 4 5 1 18 -0.089 Knights 10 4 5 1 18 -1.008

V CANTERBURY KINGS 15 DECEMBER 2019, HAGLEY OVAL, CHRISTCHURCH V KNIGHTS 3 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Canterbury Kings RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by six wickets TOSS: Wellington Firebirds POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, CANTERBURY KINGS 0 RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by 52 runs POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, KNIGHTS 0 CANTERBURY KINGS 129 (Boyle 35; Patel 3-16, Neesham 2-24) lost to WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 130-4 (Ravindra 38, Bracewell 32, Pollard 27; WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 188-4 (Pollard 51, Neesham 40*, McConchie 3-25) by six wickets Ravindra 39; Mitchell 1-18) beat KNIGHTS 136 (Seifert 35; Brownlie 32; Bennett 3-28, Newton 2-13) V CENTRAL STAGS by 52 runs 18 DECEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON V OTAGO VOLTS TOSS: Central Stags 6 JANUARY 2020, UNIVERSITY OVAL, DUNEDIN RESULT: Central Stags won by 24 runs TOSS: Otago Volts POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, CENTRAL STAGS 4 RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by 10 wickets CENTRAL STAGS 183-6 (Bruce 56, Cleaver 48; Patel 2-30, POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, OTAGO VOLTS 0 van Beek 1-24) beat OTAGO VOLTS 168-5 (Foxcroft 82*, Kitchen 42; Bracewell 2-32) lost to WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 159-9 (Neesham 37, Pollard 32; Patel 3-20) WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 169-0 (Conway 101*, Pollard 63*) by 24 runs by 10 wickets V OTAGO VOLTS 21 DECEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON V CANTERBURY KINGS 9 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Wellington Firebirds TOSS: Canterbury Kings RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by one run RESULT: Canterbury Kings won by three runs POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, OTAGO VOLTS 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, CANTERBURY KINGS 4 WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 182-1 (Pollard 70, Conway 63, CANTERBURY KINGS 148-8 (Boyle 46; Bennett 3-27, Younghusband Neesham 47*; Foxcroft 1-32) beat 2-16, Ravindra 2-30) beat OTAGO VOLTS 181-4 (Kelly 85, Broom 66; Neesham 2-24) by one run WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 145-9 (Conway 51, Colson 37; V CENTRAL STAGS Williams 5-12, Shipley 2-24) by three runs 27 DECEMBER 2019, PUKEKURA PARK, NEW PLYMOUTH V AUCKLAND ACES TOSS: Central Stags 12 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by 42 runs TOSS: Wellington Firebirds POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, CENTRAL STAGS 0 RESULT: Auckland Aces won by six wickets WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 196-8 (Conway 89, Neesham 38; Ludick 2-15, POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, AUCKLAND ACES 4 Rance 2-49) beat WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 165-7 (Conway 69, Bracewell 34, CENTRAL STAGS 154 (Noema-Barnett 58, Worker 31; Newton 5-45, Ravindra 30; Jamieson 3-34) lost to van Beek 2-32) by 42 runs AUCKLAND ACES 166-4 (Cachopa 66, Chapman 58*; Bennett 1-14) V AUCKLAND ACES by six wickets 30 DECEMBER 2019, EDEN PARK OUTER OVAL, AUCKLAND FINAL V AUCKLAND ACES TOSS: Auckland Aces 19 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by seven wickets TOSS: Wellington Firebirds POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, AUCKLAND ACES 0 RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by 22 runs AUCKLAND ACES 133-9 (Guptill 42; Bracewell 2-5, Nofal 2-13, WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 168-7 (Conway 49, Blundell 25, Newton 2-39) lost to Bracewell 23*, Neesham 22; McClenaghan 3-32) beat WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 137-3 (Conway 78*, Neesham 23*; AUCKLAND ACES 146-9 (Guptill 60, Cachopa 25; van Beek 3-28, M Chapman 1-17) by seven wickets Bennett 3-34) by 22 runs V KNIGHTS 1 JANUARY 2020, BAY OVAL, MOUNT MAUNGANUI TOSS: Wellington Firebirds RESULT: Knights won by five wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, KNIGHTS 4 WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 161-8 (Conway 32, Gibson 28; Sodhi 3-12, Randell 3-34) lost to KNIGHTS 162-5 (Mitchell 58, Seifert 30; Newton 2-32, Bennett 1-17) by five wickets

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TEAM M W L D NR Bat Bwl Pts Net RPW Wellington Firebirds 6 4 1 1 0 15 20 83 5.34 Central Stags 6 2 3 1 0 10 23 57 0.24 Otago Volts 6 2 1 2 1 9 18 55 -5.75 Auckland Aces 6 2 1 2 1 10 16 54 5.21 Canterbury 6 1 3 2 0 13 20 45 -3.75 Northern Districts 6 1 3 2 0 14 16 42 -1.48

V OTAGO VOLTS V CENTRAL STAS 21 – 23 OCTOBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON 1 – 3 MARCH 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Wellington Firebirds TOSS: Wellington Firebirds RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by eight wickets RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by nine wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 20 (Win 12, Bat 4, Bowl 4) POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 18 (Win 12, Bat 2, Bowl 4) OTAGO VOLTS 4 (Bowl 4) CENTRAL STAGS 4 (Bowl 4) OTAGO VOLTS 199 (Renwick 42, Kelly 37; van Beek 4-43, Nofal 3-15) CENTRAL STAGS 96 (Hay 62; Neesham 3-17, van Beek 3-34) and 254 and 219 (Foxcroft 54, Duffy 44; Nofal 4-15, Sears 3-63) lost to (Schmulian 68*, Hay 54, Worker 35; Gibson 3-36, Neesham 3-65) lost to WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 372 (Conway 96, Blundell 82, Ravindra 76, WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 298 (Ravindra 76, Bracewell 70, Neesham 63, Colson 31; Duffy 7-89) and 50-2 (Ravindra 26*; Duffy 2-17) by eight wickets Gibson 33; Tickner 5-96, Ludick 3-52) and 53-1 (Conway 19*; Ludick 1-24) by nine wickets V CANTERBURY 29 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON V AUCKLAND ACES TOSS: Canterbury 10 – 13 MARCH 2020, COLIN MAIDEN PARK, AUCKLAND RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by 44 runs TOSS: Auckland POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 19 (Win 12, Bat 4, Bowl 3) RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by an innings and seven runs CANTERBURY 5 (Bat 3, Bowl 2) POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 18 (Win 12, Bat 2, Bowl 4) WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 525-7 dec (Conway 327*, Gibson 65, AUCKLAND ACES 2 (Bowl 2) Nofal 45, Younghusband 36; Henry 3-100) and 247-6 dec (Conway 66, AUCKLAND ACES 179 (Solia 69, Phillips 31; Snedden 3-42) and 174 Colson 48, Gibson 43*, Fletcher 31; Williams 3-40) beat (Allen 66, Delport 53*; Bracewell 5-43, van Beek 3-19) lost to CANTERBURY 415-9 dec (Latham 224, Bowes 46, Henry 39, WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 360 (Ravindra 101, Conway 94, Gibson 46, Hazeldine 32*; Bracewell 2-54, McPeake 2-64, Nofal 2-91) and 313 Johnson 33; Phillips 4-70, Delport 4-87) by an innings and seven runs (Henry 43, Bowes 40, Williams 36*, Hazeldine 36, Astle 33; Nofal 4-100) by 44 runs

V AUCKLAND ACES 8 – 11 NOVEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Auckland RESULT: Match drawn POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4 (Bowl 4) AUCKLAND ACES 5 (Bat 1, Bowl 4) WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 91 (Conway 22; Ferguson 4-23, McEwan 3-28) and 104-2 (Colson 34, Conway 32*; McEwan 1-27) drew with AUCKLAND ACES 217 (R O’Donnell 60*; Sears 6-43) Rain prevented any play on the fourth day

V CANTERBURY 22 – 25 FEBRUARY 2020, MAINPOWER OVAL, RANGIORA TOSS: Canterbury RESULT: Canterbury won by an innings and 134 runs POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4 (Bat 3, Bowl 1) CANTERBURY 20 (Win 12, Bat 4, Bowl 4) WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 316 (Bracewell 87, Ravindra 78, Nofal 61; Hazeldine 4-62) and 120 (Colson 44; van Woerkom 2-9, Hazeldine 2-15, Williams 2-17) lost to CANTERBURY 570-8 dec (Carter 226*, McClure 152, Fletcher 38, Williams 38, Sheat 33*; McPeake 3-80) by an innings and 134 runs

*Only six of the scheduled eight rounds were played. The final two rounds were cancelled by New Zealand Cricket as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. The Firebirds’ final two games were to have been against the Central Stags in Napier and Northern Districts in Hamilton.

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TEAM P W L NR BP Pts Net RR

Auckland Aces 10 6 4 0 4 28 0.462 Canterbury 10 5 4 1 3 25 0.084 Otago Volts 10 5 4 1 2 24 0.212 Knights 10 5 4 1 2 24 -0.004 Wellington Firebirds 10 5 5 0 1 21 0.014 Central Stags 10 2 7 1 0 10 -0.838

V AUCKLAND ACES V NORTHERN DISTRICTS 17 NOVEMBER 2019, EDEN PARK OUTER OVAL, AUCKLAND 26 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Auckland Aces TOSS: Northern Districts RESULT: Auckland Aces won by four wickets RESULT: Northern Districts won by one wicket 0, 5 POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS AUCKLAND ACES POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, Northern Districts 4 191 (Gibson 64, van Beek 29; Lister 5-18, WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 265-8 (Conway 138, Bracewell 38; Ferns 3-36) lost to Verma 4-62) lost to 195-6 (Solia 65*, R O’Donnell 64; Newton 3-32) AUCKLAND ACES NORTHERN DISTRICTS 266-9 (Cooper 83, Bocock 47, Devcich 44; by four wickets McPeake 4-51) by one wicket

V OTAGO VOLTS V CANTERBURY 21 NOVEMBER 2019, QUEENSTOWN EVENTS CENTRE, 29 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON QUEENSTOWN TOSS:Canterbury Otago Volts TOSS: RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by six wickets Wellington Firebirds won by five wickets RESULT: POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, CANTERBURY 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, OTAGO VOLTS 0 CANTERBURY 267-7 (Nicholls 62, Fletcher 73, Bowes 47; 229-9 (Kelly 65, Kitchen 45*, Foxcroft 37; Newton 3-36) OTAGO VOLTS Neesham 5-29) lost to lost to WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 268-4 (Bracewell 81*, Fletcher 71, 230-5 (Conway 79, Ravindra 57, WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Conway 59, Neesham 37*; Hazeldine 2-42) by six wickets Neesham 40; Bacon 1-27) by five wickets V CANTERBURY V AUCKLAND ACES 1 FEBRUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON 25 NOVEMBER 2019, LINCOLN NO 3, LINCOLN TOSS: Wellington Firebirds Wellington Firebirds TOSS: RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by 22 runs RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by seven runs POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, AUCKLAND ACES 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 4, CANTERBURY 0 WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 275-7 (Blundell 97, Neesham 70, 344-5 (Ravindra 130, Fletcher 75, WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Conway 57; Ellis 3-38) beat Bracewell 54*; Somerville 2-46) beat CANTERBURY 253 (Nicholls 55, Bowes 38, Hazeldine 31, Astle 30; 337-9 (Munro 119, Guptill 76, Phillips 40, AUCKLAND ACES Bhula 2-15, Bracewell 2-36, McPeake 2-42, Neesham 2-55) by 22 runs Cachopa 41; Newton 3-53) by seven runs V CENTRAL STAGS V CENTRAL STAGS 5 FEBRUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON 27 NOVEMBER 2019, LINCOLN NO 3, LINCOLN TOSS: Wellington Firebirds Central Stags TOSS: RESULT: Wellington Firebirds won by 118 runs Central Stags won by 29 runs RESULT: POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 5, CENTRAL STAGS 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, CENTRAL STAGS 4 WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 293-5 (Conway 112, Fletcher 70, 251-8 (Bruce 54, Worker 47, Noema-Barnett 32, CENTRAL STAGS Colson 59*; Toole 2-31) beat Schmulian 31; Patel 2-40, Sears 2-42, Newton 2-52) beat CENTRAL STAGS 175 (Noema-Barnett 68; Bracewell 3-30, 222 (Bracewell 66, Nofal 65*, WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS Sears 3-42) by 118 runs Neesham 38; Rance 4-33, Worker 3-36) by 29 runs V NORTHERN DISTRICTS V OTAGO VOLTS 9 FEBRUARY 2020, COBHAM OVAL, WHANGAREI 29 NOVEMBER 2019, BERT SUTCLIFFE OVAL, LINCOLN TOSS: Northern Districts Otago Volts TOSS: RESULT: Northern Districts won by 82 runs Otago Volts won by two runs RESULT: POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, NORTHERN DISTRICTS 5 POINTS: WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 0, OTAGO VOLTS 4 NORTHERN DISTRICTS 249-9 (Devcich 76, Watling 51; McPeake 262-6 (Broom 112, Kitchen 35, Rutherford 32, OTAGO VOLTS 5-40) beat WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 167 (Bracewell 38, Gibson 32; Newton 2-48, Nofal 2-56) beat Walker 3-35) by 82 runs WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS 260 (Nofal 87, Conway 70; Foxcroft 3-42) by two runs

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TEAM P W L Pts Net RR Wellington Blaze 10 10 0 40 2.715 Auckland Hearts 10 6 4 24 0.470 Otago Sparks 10 6 4 24 0.365 Central Hinds 10 4 6 16 -1.133 Northern Spirit 10 2 8 8 -0.871 Canterbury Magicians 10 2 8 8 -1.390

V OTAGO SPARKS V NORTHERN SPIRIT 13 DECEMBER 2019, LINCOLN GREEN, LINCOLN 1 JANUARY 2020, BAY OVAL, TAURANGA TOSS: Otago Sparks TOSS: Wellington Blaze RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by 66 runs RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by 79 runs POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, OTAGO SPARKS 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, NORTHERN SPIRIT 0 WELLINGTON BLAZE 189-7 (Priest 76, Green 63; Black 3-19, Carson WELLINGTON BLAZE 201-5 (Devine 112, Green 41; Mulivai 2-26) 2-28) beat beat NORTHERN SPIRIT 120-9 (Bezuidenhout 36; J Kerr 4-19, OTAGO SPARKS 123-9 (Bates 31; Kasperek 2-18, J Kerr 2-18, A Kerr Kasperek 2-14, Doughty 2-27) by 79 runs 2-21, Doughty 2-29) by 66 runs V NORTHERN SPIRIT V CENTRAL HINDS 3 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON 14 DECEMBER 2019, BERT SUTCLIFFE OVAL, LINCOLN TOSS: Wellington Blaze TOSS: Central Hinds RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by 57 runs RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by ten wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, NORTHERN SPIRIT0 POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, CENTRAL HINDS 0 WELLINGTON BLAZE 183-4 (Devine 87*, Priest 49; Richardson CENTRAL HINDS 56 (Dodd 22; J Kerr 3-10, Kasperek 2-9, Doughty 2-15) 2-20, Esterhuizen 2-44) beat lost to WELLINGTON BLAZE NORTHERN SPIRIT 126-7 (Gurrey 63; Devine 3-15, A Kerr 2-20, 57-0 (Devine 42*) by ten wickets Kasperek 2-35) by 57 runs

V CANTERBURY MAGICIANS V CANTERBURY MAGICIANS 15 DECEMBER 2019, HAGLEY OVAL, CHRISTCHURCH 9 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Wellington Blaze TOSS: Canterbury Magicians RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by four wickets RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by eight wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, CANTERBURY MAGICIANS 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, CANTERBURY MAGICIANS 0 CANTERBURY MAGICIANS 137-6 (Savage 40*, Nation 36; Doughty 3-26, Devine 2-43) lost to CANTERBURY MAGICIANS 96 (Nation 32; A Kerr 4-15, Doughty WELLINGTON BLAZE 139-6 (A Kerr 47*, Priest 39; Sullivan 3-27) by 3-16) lost to WELLINGTON BLAZE 100-2 four wickets (Burns 53*, Priest 27; Simmons 1-9) by eight wickets

V OTAGO SPARKS V AUCKLAND HEARTS 21 DECEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON 12 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Otago Sparks TOSS: Auckland Hearts RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by nine wickets RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by seven wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, OTAGO SPARKS 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, AUCKLAND HEARTS 0 OTAGO SPARKS 96 (Martin 32; Devine 3-16, J Kerr 3-16) lost to AUCKLAND HEARTS 139-5 (Perkins 56*, Down 33; A Kerr 2-29) WELLINGTON BLAZE 100-1 (Priest lost to WELLINGTON BLAZE 141-3 50*, Burns 27; Darlington 1-19) by nine wickets (Green 58, A Kerr 34, Devine 29; Peterson 2-26) by seven wickets

V CENTRAL HINDS FINAL V AUCKLAND HEARTS 27 DECEMBER 2019, PUKEKURA PARK, NEW PLYMOUTH 19 JANUARY 2020, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Wellington Blaze TOSS: Auckland Hearts RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by 49 runs RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by 36 runs POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, CENTRAL HINDS 0 WELLINGTON BLAZE 81-2 (Devine 54, Priest 14, Green 10*; Armstrong 2-23) beat AUCKLAND HEARTS WELLINGTON BLAZE 170-5 (Priest 38, A Kerr 38, Green 31, Devine 29; 45-5 (Armstrong 13; Kasperek 2-4, J Kerr 1-7, Doughty 1-16) Greig 1-19) beat by 36 runs CENTRAL HINDS 121 (Rowe 22; J Kerr 4-13, A Kerr 2-27) by 49 runs *With the Firebirds and Blaze both making the final of their Dream11 Super Smash competitions, the women's final was scheduled to V AUCKLAND HEARTS take place before the men’s. Early rain that did not clear until the 30 DECEMBER 2019, EDEN PARK OUTER OVAL afternoon meant the women's final was reduced to seven overs per TOSS: Wellington Blaze side. RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by six wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 4, AUCKLAND HEARTS 0 AUCKLAND HEARTS 111-9 (Perkins 25, Lili’i 25; A Kerr 2-21, J Kerr 2-23) lost to WELLINGTON BLAZE 113-4 (A Kerr 47*, Kasperek 26*; Kelly 1-7) by six wickets

90 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 HALLYBURTON BLAZE JOHNSTONE SHIELD 2019/20 SEASON

TEAM P W L NR BP Pts Net RR

Northern Spirit 10 8 1 1 3 37 0.843 Auckland Hearts 10 6 3 1 3 29 0.436 Canterbury Magicians 10 5 4 1 2 24 0.248 Central Hinds 10 4 4 2 3 23 0.296 Wellington Firebirds 10 3 5 2 1 19 0.135 Otago Sparks 10 0 9 1 0 2 -2.107

V AUCKLAND HEARTS V NORTHERN SPIRIT 16 NOVEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON 1 FEBRUARY 2020, COBHAM OVAL, WHANGAREI TOSS: Auckland Hearts TOSS: Wellington Blaze RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by 66 runs RESULT: Northern Spirit won by 121 runs POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 5, AUCKLAND HEARTS 0 POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 0, NORTHERN SPIRIT 5 WELLINGTON BLAZE 208-5 (Newton 52*, McFadyen 40, J Kerr 39; NORTHERN SPIRIT 265-3 (Richardson 97, Leydon-Davis 69, Huddleston 2-51) beat Gurrey 52; Singh 1-37) beat AUCKLAND HEARTS 142 (Perkins 35; Newton 2-15) by 66 runs WELLINGTON BLAZE 144 (Doughty 26; Anderson 5-30) by 121 runs

V AUCKLAND HEARTS V NORTHERN SPIRIT 17 NOVEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON 2 FEBRUARY 2020, COBHAM OVAL, WHANGAREI TOSS: Wellington Blaze TOSS: Wellington Blaze RESULT: Auckland Hearts won by 66 runs RESULT: Northern Spirit won by four wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 0, AUCKLAND HEARTS 4 POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 0, NORTHERN SPIRIT 4 AUCKLAND HEARTS 262-3 (Peterson 102*, Perkins 101*; WELLINGTON BLAZE 146 (McFadyen 43, Chatterji 42; Molony 1-34) beat Richardson 4-28, Anderson 3-16) lost to WELLINGTON BLAZE 252-7 (Burns 58, Perry 55, McFadyen 45, NORTHERN SPIRIT 150-6 (Leydon-Davis 30*, Topp 29; Jetly 2-16) Newton 33*; Peterson 4-43) by 66 runs by four wickets

V CENTRAL HINDS V OTAGO SPARKS 30 NOVEMBER 2019, KARORI PARK, WELLINGTON 22 FEBRUARY 2020, UNIVERSITY OVAL, DUNEDIN TOSS: Wellington Blaze TOSS: Otago Sparks RESULT: Central Hinds won by 44 runs RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by nine wickets POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 0, CENTRAL HINDS 4 POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 5, OTAGO SPARKS 0 CENTRAL HINDS 217-9 (Dodd 73, Watkin 35, Rowe 35; OTAGO SPARKS 82-7 (Lamplough 20*, Carson 20; Singh 3-14, A Kerr 4-37) beat Chatterji 2-8) lost to WELLINGTON BLAZE 173 (McFadyen 63, Newton 29; Watkin 3-28) WELLINGTON BLAZE 90-1 (McFadyen 35*, Burns 28; E Black 1-12) by 44 runs by nine wickets Rain meant the game was reduced to 22 overs per side. The Wellington V CENTRAL HINDS Blaze’s target was 90 runs 1 DECEMBER 2019, KARORI PARK, WELLINGTON TOSS: Central Hinds V OTAGO SPARKS RESULT: Game abandoned due to rain for no result 23 FEBRUARY 2020, UNIVERSITY OVAL, DUNEDIN POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 2, CENTRAL HINDS 2 TOSS: Wellington Blaze RESULT: Wellington Blaze won by 131 runs V CANTERBURY POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 5, Otago Sparks 0 7 DECEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON WELLINGTON BLAZE 329-5 (McFadyen 153*, Burns 72, Newton 46; TOSS: Wellington Blaze Carson 2-51) beat RESULT: Canterbury won by three wickets OTAGO SPARKS 198-9 (Blakely 75*, James 60; Jetly 3-35, Codyre 3-50) POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 0, CANTERBURY 4 by 131 runs WELLINGTON BLAZE 232-7 (Kasperek 75, Singh 47*, Burns 24; Asmussen 3-58) lost to CANTERBURY 235-7 (Mackay 115, Cox 65; Kasperek 3-56) by three wickets

V CANTERBURY 8 DECEMBER 2019, BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON TOSS: Not made RESULT: Game abandoned due to rain for no result POINTS: WELLINGTON BLAZE 2, CANTERBURY 2

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ALASDAIR MCBETH PRESIDENT ELIZABETH SCURR DIRECTOR

Alasdair is a Senior Partner in the National Law Firm, Elizabeth is a former first-class cricketer who DLA Phillips Fox. Alasdair has been actively involved in represented both Wellington and Otago. Her passion Wellington Cricket for over 30 years. He played cricket at all for cricket sees her playing Premier Women's cricket levels for Wellington Collegians and was on the Wellington for Wellington Collegians, where she has also served Collegians Management Committee for many years. He on the Board. was Chairman for five years and President from 2007 to In February 2017 Elizabeth joined the Cricket 2009. He is now a life member of the Club. Alasdair spent Wellington Board as an intern Director and was elected five years as a member of the Wellington College Cricket as a Director at the AGM in the same year. She is the Club Committee. Alasdair has also been a member of Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee. Wellington Wanderers Cricket Club since 1984 and is currently President of the Wellington Wanderers. Alasdair Elizabeth has ten years of public sector experience and was on the Management Board of Wellington Cricket from holds a Masters of Professional Accounting. 1993-1999 and for three years was Deputy Chairman. He Elizabeth was elected to the Board in 2017 was one of Wellington Cricket’s representatives on the Hutt Valley and Wellington amalgamation working group. He was one of the inaugural Board Members of Cricket SALLY MCKECHNIE DIRECTOR Wellington and is a Vice President of Cricket Wellington. Sally is a partner at Simpson Grierson, leading the Public Alasdair was elected President in 2013 Law and Government team in the firm’s Wellington office. She is an experienced public and commercial litigator and advisor, working with clients across the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors. Sally was DAVID HOWMAN CHAIR a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and she brings legal, strategic and analytical skills to the Board table. David is a sport integrity consultant and former barrister. Sally is a lifelong cricket fan and parent to three He is the Chair of the Athletes Integrity Unit, having been re- enthusiastic young cricketers. appointed to that position by the IAAF Council in September 2019, the Chair of World Squash Ethics Commission, Sally was elected to the Board in 2018 Deputy Chair of the ITF Ethics Commission, and Chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Oversight Group. David was a member of the Australian Government’s Panel reporting on GRETCHEN YOUNG DIRECTOR Sport Integrity in 2018 and holds the position of Adjunct Professor at AUT. Gretchen worked as a leader in Sport NZ for ten years and now has her own executive coaching and David was Director General (more corporately named consulting business. While at Sport NZ, she worked the CEO) of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), from with national and regional sports organisations on August 2003 until July 2016, and was instrumental in the strategic workforce planning, leadership development, shaping of WADA into a highly respected and unified global governance, HR and culture. In her current business organization responsible for regulating and monitoring she focuses on leadership development and workforce world sport and world governments. planning, as well as executive and career transition With a large experience of governance at both local and coaching. She has a love of all sports and the national levels in sport, accompanying his management opportunities they provide for developing character and skills, David brings a leadership capacity to Cricket life skills (at all ages) as well as family and community Wellington which leads on from the tremendous job well-being. undertaken by Sally Morrison. He was Chair of the Gretchen brings her broad sport and funding networks Collegians Junior Cricket Club, and the Chair of the and significant understanding of the wider sport Wellington College Cricket Club. He has a passion for sector, as well as a keen interest in good governance cricket and a commitment to mentor future leaders. and leadership practice. David received a CNZM for services to sport in 2017. Gretchen was elected to the Board in 2018 David was elected Chair in 2019

92 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20 PRABHA RAVI DIRECTOR JEREMY DEAN ASPIRING DIRECTOR Jeremy is a proud product of the Cricket Wellington Prabha received a QSM in 2017 for her contribution to ecosystem. He is a past Wellington Firebird (2008-09), ethnic communities and she is an experienced Director Eastern Suburbs senior club cricketer (2003-2018), and with significant community links and an established past Secretary of Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club. reputation. Prabha has a proven track record in strategy development and implementation, cross cultural Jeremy spent seven years working in advertising, promotions, sector and stakeholder engagement, communications and design before setting up his thought leadership and business development. A leadership consulting company, riders&elephants, that passionate community leader, her father played State exists to create successful, empathydriven workplace and Cricket in India and she understands first hand what it customer experiences. is like to hail from a country where cricket is a ‘religion’. Jeremy brings insight into life as a cricketer in Wellington. Prabha was elected to the Board in 2018 He’s experienced the highs and lows of moving through junior, college and senior Wellington cricket onto professional cricket. Now his day job is to challenge the GRANT ELLIOTT DIRECTOR status quo and help leaders think differently about how Grant was born in South Africa and moved to New they connect with their people and stakeholders. Zealand in 2003 for a lifestyle change. He has since Jeremy was elected as an Aspiring Director in 2018 spent his cricketing and business career in New Zealand where he and his family live in Wellington. NICK HEARN ASPIRING DIRECTOR Grant enjoyed a professional cricket career which Nick is well known for aligning teams and delivering spanned 21 years of which ten were spent playing for outcomes. He has had success in local and international Wellington, also captaining the team. He was also a markets and achieved impressive results through member of the Firebirds team which won two Super managing diverse business problems and challenges in a Smash titles and a Ford trophy title. He has played over way that harnesses the absolute potential of the teams he 100 games for the BLACKCAPS in Test, ODI and T20s is a part of. with the most memorable appearance being his man Nick is passionate about both cricket and Wellington. of the match semi-final innings in the ICC Cricket World Born and bred in the windy city, he was an awarded senior Cup in 2015. club cricketer at both Eastern Suburbs and Karori Cricket Grant is currently general manager at My Action Sport clubs. He represented Wellington at all age groups and was and has been in an executive role in tech start-ups for involved in the wider Firebirds squad for a period in the late the last three years focusing on the commercial side of 1990s. He led the resurrection of Karori Cricket Club in the businesses. early to mid-2000s as club captain and was elected Vice President of the club in 2009. Passionate about grassroots cricket and cricket at the elite level he is looking to make a difference with Nick is now focusing his growth, leadership and strategic the uptake of the game that he believes can teach an skills on Atomic - a New Zealand built, low code, action individual life lessons which can help grow and change card cloud platform. Before that he was the Chief Operating communities. Officer at Flick helping navigate the performance of the business through transformation change and the M&A with Grant was elected to the Board in 2019 Z Energy. During this time, he also acted as an advisor to another New Zealand start-up in Text Ferret. Prior to that JASON WELLS DIRECTOR Nick has held senior positions at Contact Energy, Lab360, SAS and Spark. Jason is currently Managing Director and owner of Nick was elected as an Aspiring Director in 2019 Wellington data company Dotlovesdata and part owner of creative agency EightyOne. Prior to that Jason spent 15 years with advertising agency Y&R New Zealand. MEETING ATTENDANCE

Working with some of New Zealand’s biggest brands, BOARD MEMBER MEETING ATTENDANCE (total of 8 meetings) Jason is responsible for solving business problems with Alasdair McBeth 6 the smart use of data and creative ideas. David Howman 7 Jason played cricket for Wellington for 12 years ending Elizabeth Scurr 8 in the 2001-02 season. He has stayed involved in cricket Sally McKechnie 6 through coaching his two sons at Rongotai College and Gretchen Young 7 working with former and current Firebirds. Prabha Ravi 6 Grant Elliott 6 (elected on to Board in October) Jason will bring his knowledge of cricket combined with Jason Wells 6 (elected on to Board in October) his ability to think differently about the problems and Jeremy Dean 7 opportunities Cricket Wellington currently face now and Nick Hearn 5 (began as aspiring director in October) in the future. Jason was elected to the Board in 2019 COST OF GOVERNANCE There is a small administration cost to the Cricket Wellington governance function which includes minute- taking and a small cost for food at Board meetings. All Directors, President and Aspiring Directors undertake the roles voluntarily.

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19 – 22 October v Canterbury Basin Reserve, Wellington 28 – 31 October v Canterbury Hagley Oval, Christchurch 5 – 8 November v Otago Volts Basin Reserve, Wellington 14 – 17 November v Auckland Aces Basin Reserve, Wellington 11 – 14 March v Central Stags McLean Park, Napier 18 – 21 March v Northern Districts Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui 26 – 29 March v Northern Districts Basin Reserve, Wellington 3 – 6 April v Auckland Aces Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

29 November v Canterbury Hagley Oval, Christchurch 1 December v Canterbury Mainpower Oval, Rangiora 6 December v Central Stags Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North 8 December v Central Stags Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North 13 December v Auckland Aces Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland 15 December v Auckland Aces Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland 19 February v Northern Districts Basin Reserve, Wellington 21 February v Northern Districts Basin Reserve, Wellington 26 February v Otago Volts Basin Reserve, Wellington 28 February v Otago Volts Basin Reserve, Wellington

21 November v Northern Districts Basin Reserve Wellington 22 November v Northern Districts Basin Reserve Wellington 5 December v Central Hinds Donnelly Park, Levin 6 December v Central Hinds Donnelly Park, Levin 19 December v Canterbury Magicians Hagley Oval, Christchurch 20 December v Canterbury Magicians Hagley Oval, Christchurch 20 February v Auckland Hearts Karori Park, Wellington 21 February v Auckland Hearts Karori Park, Wellington 13 March v Otago Sparks Basin Reserve, Wellington 14 March v Otago Sparks Basin Reserve, Wellington

24 December | doubleheader v Auckland Hearts & Aces Basin Reserve, Wellington 27 December | doubleheader v Central Hinds & Stags McLean Park, Napier 1 January | doubleheader v Northern Spirit & Knights Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui 9 January | doubleheader v Northern Spirit & Knights Basin Reserve, Wellington 14 January | doubleheader v Otago Sparks & Volts University of Otago Oval, Dunedin 16 January | doubleheader v Canterbury Magicians & Kings Hagley Oval, Christchurch 24 January | doubleheader v Otago Sparks & Volts Basin Reserve, Wellington 25 January | doubleheader v Canterbury Magicians & Kings Basin Reserve, Wellington 31 January | doubleheader v Central Hinds & Stags Basin Reserve, Wellington 7 February | doubleheader v Auckland Hearts & Aces Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland 94 CRICKET WELLINGTON Annual Report 2019–20

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