Friday Night Junior Cricket on the Oval

Hagley Oval outfield >>> 6 March 2026, Hagley Oval welcomes Christchurch Junior Cricket Association back to Hagley Oval. >>> Every season CJCA facilitates the opportunity for Junior Clubs to play cricket on Hagley Oval. This provides a fantastic experience for our junior players to play on the same ground as their cricket heroes inspiring them to become the next generation of legends! Dates for 2026 include 20th Feb, 6th March and 13th March. Refer to Junior Club draws for fixture details.

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2026 Over 70’s Cricket World Cup Final

Hagley Oval 5th March 2026, Hagley Oval plays host to the Final of the Over 70’s Cricket World Cup being played in Christchurch from the 17th February. The tournament will be played on grounds around Christchurch and surrounding districts and welcomes 7 visiting teams from around the world. The final will be played against the top two qualifying teams after pool play. First ball will be 10am This match is being live streamed. Head to imco70cwc.kiwi for more information on the World Cup, check out where the other matches are being played across Canterbury and for livestreaming.

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Willows Girls Secondary Schools Competition

Polo Grounds >>> Thursday, 5th March 2026 >>>>>> 11 teams from across the region involved in a weekly competition of modified T15 games. The games are set up to ensure all players are getting as many opportunities as possible while maintaining the cricket standard. This competition provides girls valuable game time in the lead up to the QBE Insurance Qualifying Cup. The competition runs between the 19th Feb – 19th March. All matches are played between 4-6pm on Polo Grounds.

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Robbies Riccarton Twilight Cricket

Polo and Hagley Corner Grounds >> Monday, 2 March 2026 >> Played on a Monday evening at Hagley Park, the competition is the chance to get some friends or workmates together for a 90 minute game of fast and exciting cricket. Games commence at 6pm, with 8 players per team and everyone getting a bat and bowl. A soft ball is used so no protective gear is required. The competition is suitable for the beginner or the seasoned pro, everyone can give it a go. Umpires are provided, with all games and stats recorded live on the CMCA Website so…

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Willows Girls Secondary Schools Competition

Polo Grounds >>> Thursday, 26th February 2026 >>> 11 teams from across the region involved in a weekly competition of modified T15 games. The games are set up to ensure all players are getting as many opportunities as possible while maintaining the cricket standard. This competition provides girls valuable game time in the lead up to the QBE Insurance Qualifying Cup. The competition runs between the 19th Feb – 19th March. All matches are played between 4-6pm on Polo Grounds.

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1st XI Boys Preliminary Qualifying Tournament

Polo Grounds >>> 24 February 2026 >>> This preliminary qualifying tournament for secondary schools are held across three days and are all T20 matches. These will take place on the 24th, 25th and 26th February. The participating schools are as follows : Cashmere High School Burnside High School Hillmorten High School Riccarton High School Lincoln High School Rangiora High School Rolleston College Ellesmere /Darfield College (combined) >>>>>> The Secondary School Boys First XI Cup is the national secondary school competition for secondary school boys. Regional qualifying tournaments and finals are held by each Major Association across New Zealand, with one…

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