VETERANS  CRICKET  NEW  ZEALAND

Veterans Cricket NZ to Host the 2026 Over 70s' World Cup

NZ Over 70s vs Australia Over 70s Series​​​​​​​

March 21 - 28, Christchurch, NZ

Squad

Lindsay Hewitson (Manager)

Bevin Guthrie (Capt)

Allan Pond

Bob Masefield

Chris East

Evan Watkin

Hamish Cochran

Jeremy Wilson

John Durning

Lance Ryan

Paul Facoory

Rod Smith

Simon Payton

Stan Woolliscroft

Steve Whitfield

Tony Penny

Trevor Thornton

Tournament Schedule

Friday 21st March:
Warm up match against invitation X1 at the Valley of Peace
1.00pm start (to allow anyone travelling on Friday Morning enough time) 40 overs
NZ extra players will be part of the Invitation team.

Saturday 22nd March:
Team practise at the Hadlee Centre Hagley Park TBC

Sunday 23rd March:
Game 1 at Lincoln, Bert Sutcliffe Oval - 10.30 am start.

Monday 24th March: Free Day

Tuesday 25th March: A Day in the Country
Game 2 at Cheviot Hills Reserve - 11am Start
The venue is 1 hour 30 travelling time north of Christchurch.

Wednesday 26th March: Free Day

Thursday 27th March: The Big One
Game 3 Hagley Oval test Pitch - 10.30am start
Full use of facilities for changing and viewing.
Bar will open at 3pm for spectators, visitors and officials.
Trophy presentation and Player Awards

Friday March 28: Departure