Central Districts bowler Blair Tickner took four wickets in the space of three overs to trigger a Bangladesh collapse late in their chase of 248 to help an under-strength New Zealand side take 1-0 lead with a 26-run win.

White Ferns captainr Amelia 'Melie' Kerr and Black Caps bowler Jacob Duffy have claimed major honours at the New Zealand Cricket Awards.

Three centuries, 605 runs, smashed records and a fine Wellington day made for a Grand Ford Trophy final as the Central Stags won by three wickets over Canterbury

Black Caps batter Daryl Mitchell will to miss at least the second ODI against the West Indies as he has a scan on a groin injury.

Black Caps fast bowler Matt Henry has attained a career-best third position on the ICC Test rankingss.

The Black Caps are looking at a big win in the second cricket Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo after just two days.

The Black Caps have a lead of 127 runs after two days of the first test against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo

Northern Districts pace bowler Matt Fisher has been called up to the Black Caps for the first time as part of the 15-player squad for the two Test tour of Zimbabwe later this month.

ODI wicket-keeper batsman Tom Latham has been ruled out of the ODI series against Pakistan with a fractured right hand.

Central Districts were the only victors in Round 3 of the four-day Plunket Shield cricket competition.