An iconic North Canterbury cricket ground, which was once the site of a large country estate, is set to get a new $1.1m pavilion as part of a major facelift.
Wicketkeeper Amy Jones and Charlie Dean rescued England in the opening ODI against the White Ferns to secure a four-wicket win at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
The White Ferns have snatched a last-gasp three-run T20 international win against England after a late batting collapse by the visitors at Saxton Oval in Nelson.
Burnside West Uni are swiftly turning their focus to the back end of the two-day competition after winning their first piece of silverware this season.
Canterbury batter Henry Nicholls has been called up to replace injured Black Caps opener Devon Conway for the first test against Australia which starts tomorrow.