THANK YOU, KATEY 💙💛
White Ferns & Otago Sparks legend, Katey Martin, has pulled stumps on a decorated international and domestic cricket career spanning 21 years.
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Bowled by Rae, caught by Phillips (x3)
Michael Rae has just taken a hat-trick, with ALL 3 catches going to Dale Phillips at short-leg 🤯🔥
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#Hattrick
Otago Volt Hamish Rutherford has announced he will be retiring from all formats of cricket at the Volts last Super Smash match against the Northern Brave on Tuesday.
Congratulations on an amazing career Ruds.
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MAX CHU 100 💯
Max Chu brings up his maiden first-class century off 245 balls, including 14 x fours 🔥 a gritty knock to see Otago through to 342 runs.. Congrats, Chuey!!
Check out our bowling innings via the link below 👇
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WELCOME TO THE SOUTH‼️ ⚡
OCA are delighted to announce that
@BLACKCAPS
rising star, Glenn Phillips, will be transfering South to our Otago Volts in 2022/23!
Check out the full story by clicking below 👇
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Hamish Rutherford has scored his 2nd century in as many games against the Central Stags! VOLTS are now 188/1 ⚡
Today's century is Hamish's 17th first-class century, 12th for Otago Volts👏
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Our Volts are set to take on Wellington tomorrow in Round
#3
of the Ford Trophy! The match will be live streamed on NZC's YouTube channel, and scored on 📲
Johnson joins the squad, and is set for a potential List A debut! 👊
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The first Otago Volts team of the 21-22 season has been announced to play
@cricketwgtninc
, tomorrow 11am at the Cello Basin Reserve! ⚡
Rutherford will captain our Volts, while Gibson is set for a potential First-Class debut for Otago!
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Congratulations to Hamish Rutherford & Jacob Duffy for their selection for the
@BLACKCAPS
Tour of England! 👏🏼
Click the post below for more information on the tour.
With the 5 players at the IPL unlikely to be available for the warm-up matches at Hove and Chlemsford, the initial squad of 20 will be reduced to 15 ahead of the 3 Tests against
@englandcricket
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Jacob Duffy & Hamish Rutherford sharpening their tools ahead of the
@BLACKCAPS
tour of England! ✈️
They fly out this weekend, ahead of their first match next Friday against Sussex 👊
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Mitch Renwick has backed up his century last week with an unbeaten 110* (227 balls) today 🔥🔥🔥
His knock sees the Volts through to 230/2 at the tea break!
SCORING 📝
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Volts take a gutsy win against the Stags!⚡🙌
Rippon leads the way with 3 wickets - Bacon, McKay, McKenzie & Muller all with a wicket each!
Kitchen seals the deal by bowling out the final two Stags' batsmen! 👏
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Renwick (134), Rutherford (101) & Kelly (66) highlight a day to remember with the bat for our Volts 👊🏼
We now hold a 353-run lead heading into Day Four.. ⚡️
Be sure to check out the action from today’s play over at 📲
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In 2022-23, our Otago Volts will welcome one of New Zealand's most electrifying cricketers..
Introducing, GLENN PHILLIPS! 👊⚡️
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LUNCH | At the break our Volts are 100/4, Nick Kelly looking in fine form on 44 runs. Rippon his partner at the crease🏏
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VOLTS WIN‼️ ⚡️
A Michael Rippon 6-wicket bag and a 3-fa for Michael Rae seals the victory late on Day 4 for our VOLTS!
A massive effort from the bowling unit to get the job done ✔️
SCORING 📝
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#PlunketShield
The Aces prove too good today, claiming a 96-run win in AKL. Anaru Kitchen puts a stamp on his domestic career with an unbeaten 106* 👏
Congrats to Anaru & Neil on your careers, you'll always be a part of the OCA family!
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GAME DAY ⚡⚡⚡
Prep well underway here at the University of Otago Oval. Get down to support the Volts as they take on Canterbury in Rd
#2
of the Ford Trophy - first ball 11am 🤝
Alternatively, follow the live stream at !
#OurOtago
#FordTrophy
THANK YOU BROOMY 💙💛
Last week, Otago Volts legend, Neil Broom, announced his departure from professional cricket. Read the full story right here!
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💯 up for Nick Kelly in 149 balls, 224 minutes (12x4, 2x6)!
Our Volts now hold a 33 run lead over the
@CentralStags
, sitting at a cool 427/5! Kelly & Chu at the crease ⚡️
3 centurions in an Innings.. wowee 👀🔥
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KELLY 234!!! 🔥 brought up in 245 balls (25 x 4's, and 9 x 6's). Nick went from 150 - 234 runs in just 61 balls 👀
Special mention to Max Chu (94) who shared a 256-run partnership with Nick!!
642/6 declared (2nd highest EVER team total! 🔥)
SCORING 📝
Your Otago Sparks & Otago Volts squads have been named for our Super Smash opener against the Central Hinds & Central Stags in Dunedin! 💥
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A maiden first class half-century for Jake Gibson sees our Volts through to 303/8 at Lunch! ⚡️
The Chu (79*) & Gibson (50*) partnership now worth 100 runs!
Live scoring 👉🏽
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OCA and
@aucklandcricket
have come together to honour the late Ross Dykes.
"We hope that this trophy will be a way of remembering Ross and the lasting effect that he had on the game in New Zealand." - Iain Laxon, ACA CEO.
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Super Smash gets back underway for our
@SBSBankNZ
Otago Sparks & Otago Volts tomorrow in Wellington ⚡️
The Sparks have a top of the table clash against the Blaze, while the Volts take on the Firebirds - action on
@sparknzsport
from 11:10am!
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Auckland puts on a beautiful day to help celebrate two very special occasions;the Inaugural Ross Dykes Memorial Trophy, and the retirement of two outstanding cricketers, and even better blokes! 💙💛
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258 on the board up in Rangiora!
High class contributions all round from Mitch Renwick, Hamish Rutherford, Max Chu and Neil Broom make for an exciting second innings⚡️
Follow our bowling innings on the NZC website, app and livestream on YouTube!
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Some serious graft put in from our Volts bowling attack today. Full credit to
@ndcricket
and especially Henry Cooper on a maiden double century 👏🏼
Rippon toils hard to pick up 4 well earnt wickets ⚡️
Check out the match scorecard at 📱
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🚨🚨 PLAYER SIGNING 🚨🚨
Former Black Caps seamer Mitchell McClenaghan will wear the blue, gold and maroon of Otago after signing with the Volts for the 2020 – 2021 Dream 11 Super Smash season.
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💯 for Nick Kelly! Opening the batting, Kelly has reached his 100 off 128 balls 👏👏
The Volts are 215/5 with 6 overs remaining!
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The Volts bowling attack giving us more than a sniff at tea.. ☕️
@CentralStags
require 199 runs for the win, our Volts needing 4 wickets for the win.. big session incoming!
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Ross's passing leaves all involved at Otago Cricket with a heavy heart. He played a significant role in the shaping of our modern day cricket organisation and we will miss him very much.
Our condolences go out to Ross's family.
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NEWS | Volts wicketkeeper-batsman, Mitch Renwick, has indicated he will make himself unavailable for an Otago Volts contract in 2022/23.
OCA wish to thank Mitch & wish him all the best in his next journey!
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A maiden first-class 💯 for Nathan Smith! A big partnership here with Michael Rippon (69*) and we lead by 35 runs.
Volts 278/6 | LIVE SCORING➡️
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Here it is! The team announcement for our second
#BKSuperSmash
game at Molyneux Park in Alexandra! Make sure you head down to support the boys if you’re in the area! It’s going to be a game you won’t want to miss!!
#LetsGoVolts
Our Volts & Sparks take on Canterbury tomorrow at Hagley! ⚡🎅
Former NZU19 rep Wheeler-Greenall is poised for a potential T20 debut, while Tasman-Jones joins the team for the first time since 2019 🔥
For the Sparks, Wilson rejoins the playing group!
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Bowling first in Alexandra 🚀
After a small delay this morning, our Volts will bowl first at Molyneux Park! Be sure to follow the live stream & live scoring over at 📲
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Hamish Rutherford brought up 5000 First Class runs for Otago in our first innings against Canterbury! 👏👏
He ranks as the 6th top run-scorer in FC cricket for Otago EVER - narrowly behind his father, Ken! He has also notched up 27 x 50's and 12 centuries.👀
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Rutherford and Kelly sign Overseas 🖋
Otago Volts' Hamish Rutherford & Nick Kelly have both signed to play in overseas T20 Competitions this Winter.
Read below to find out more!
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TEAM NAMING 🚨
The SBS Bank Otago Sparks and Otago Volts travel to Wellington for their next Dream11 Super Smash double-header against competition leaders, then Blaze & Firebirds ⚡
Be sure to watch the games live on TVNZ/Duke, or on
@sparknzsport
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Another outstanding evening at the annual Players' Awards last night! Otago Cricket would like to thank all who went into making the night a success 🥂
To check out all the award-winners from the 20-21 season, click below!
STORY 📝
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MEDIA RELEASE - Hicks set to take indefinite break from the game.
It's been great watching you on the field in the blue and gold. All the best for the future and a big thank you from Otago Cricket. Read full media release below
The Volts get their Ford Trophy campaign underway, opening against the Central Stags in Nelson today. Neil Broom and Anaru Kitchen are back and the side will be co-captained by Mark Craig and Jacob Duffy. Good luck lads!
#fordtrophy
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Huge moment in the game! Our skipper
@Jacobduffman27
pushes the ball onto an awear Matt Bacon at midoff to get the
@ndcricket
wicket of Cooper who made a well compiled 75. ND now needing 109 from the final 12 overs⚡️
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WHAT. A. SESSION!!!
Travis Muller lights up the Basin with a career best 6/52 (17.2), giving our Volts a 12 run lead at Lunch.. 🔥🔥🔥
You beauty! ⚡️
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GAME DAY in Hamilton! ⚡️💥
Our Volts & Sparks take on the Northern Brave tonight at Seddon Park. Both matches will be broadcast live on
@sparknzsport
& on Duke!
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Your Otago Volts travel North to Auckland to take-on the Aces in the
#FordTrophy
Grand Final 🏆
Unchanged and ready to go! 💪
First ball from 11.00am 🏏
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First Round of Volts Contracts Offered ✏️
The first round of fourteen (14) contracts have been offered to Otago Volts players today, as the squad shapes up for the 2020/21 season. Read more via the story below!
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TEAM NAMING 🚨
The Otago Sparks and Otago Volts are back home in Dunedin tomorrow for their
@SuperSmashNZ
double-header against Wellington ⚡
Get down to The University of Otago Oval for a day of live cricket 🙌
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Looking forward to Day 4! 👀➡️
Our Volts begin their last day of play at Saxton Oval in a strong position, 353 runs ahead of the
@CentralStags
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All of today’s action will be live-streamed on NZC’s YouTube channel from 10:30am 🎥
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UPDATE | 20 overs into
@wgtnfirebirds
chase and they are 75/4. Foxcroft has doubled up for 2 wickets including the big one of Neesham for 0! ⚡️
188 runs required from the Firebirds now 🏏
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#FordTrophy
The Otago Volts return to Dunedin for rounds 5 & 6 of the Ford Trophy! We are permitted to allow 100 spectators, so get in quick💨
Follow the live scoring at , or watch the live stream on NZC's YouTube channel 🎥
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Michael Rippon opened up his 2020/21 season with a classy 106 (127 balls) against Auckland in the Plunket Shield today 💯
Check out all the boundaries from the innings on our YouTube channel, via the link below!
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⚡ 2021/22 Squad Finalised!! ⚡
Congratulations to Josh Finnie & Travis Muller who have received the final two contracts for the 2021/22 season. Check out the full story below!
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All geared up and ready to go!! Here is the team that will be taking on the Canterbury Kings in Christchurch at Hagley Oval tomorrow! Best of luck team!! 🏏👊🏻
Exciting news for Otago Volts' fans, as Rob Walter signs on until 2023 as Head Coach. Congratulations, Rob - we are all excited to see you continue the work you have begun, here in Otago.
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ANNNNNND WE’VE DONE IT!!!! The Otago Volts have taken then win against the
@CentralStags
in a fantastic game!!! Congratulations boys well played on both sides!! Catch the Volts in Invercargill on the 9th Jan for their last
#BKSuperSmash
home game of the season!!
#LetsGoVolts