NZ’s Home Schedule Announced

NZ Cricket’s chief executive Martin Sneddon has revealed new details of the international home summer.

The second Chappell-Hadlee one-day series will be played in New Zealand for the first time. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will host the three match series, beginning on December 3. Last year the result was 1-1 in Australia.

Sri Lanka resumes its post-poned four match one-day series in late December, as result of the Boxing Day tsunami last year.

Fans will have to wait until March 9 for any test cricket. Three tests, five one-day internationals and a Twenty-20 match have been scheduled against the West Indies.

Sneddon was satisfied with the revised schedule.

“The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series is being eagerly anticipated by the public and should get the season off to an exciting start.

“We are pleased to have been able to reschedule Sri Lanka so soon after last year’s tour was called off,” he said.

The first Test against the West Indies at Eden Park will mark the 50th anniversary, to the day, since New Zealand won its first Test match. This first Test win was against the West Indies at Eden Park, captained by current NZC president John R Reid.

“We expect this anniversary to be a very special occasion for cricket in New Zealand and will be appropriately celebrated at that time.”

Australia in New Zealand

Dec 2005: (2005 Chappell-Hadlee Trophy Series)
3 BLACKCAPS v Australia (1st ODI, D/N)
Eden Park, Auckland
7 BLACKCAPS v Australia (2nd ODI, D/N)
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
10 BLACKCAPS v Australia (3rd ODI, D/N)
Jade Stadium, Christchurch

Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2005

Dec 2005:
31 BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka (1st ODI)
Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown

Jan 2006:
3 BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka (2nd ODI)
Jade Stadium, Christchurch
6 BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka (3rd ODI, D/N)
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
8 BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka (4th ODI)
McLean Park, Napier

West Indies in New Zealand 2006

Feb 2006:
16 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (Twenty20 International)
Eden Park, Auckland
18 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (1st ODI, D/N)
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
22 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (2nd ODI)
Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown
25 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (3rd ODI, D/N)
Jade Stadium, Christchurch

Mar 2006:
1 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (4th ODI)
McLean Park, Napier
4 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (5th ODI, D/N)
Eden Park, Auckland
9-13 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (1st Test)
Eden Park, Auckland
17-21 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (2nd Test)
Basin Reserve, Wellington
25-29 BLACKCAPS v West Indies (3rd Test)
McLean Park, Napier