News Archive: September 2026
September 2026
News
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The 2026/27 season begins with the return of a format trialled briefly 10 years ago: Timed (or "Declaration") Cricket. This Saturday the morning grades begin their 2-day competitions but the opening 2 rounds are single-day games with a twist. 105 overs are to be bowled in the day instead of the typical 100, with the team batting first able to declare at any point. A declaration is enforced at the maximum of 55 overs. The remaining overs in the day are available for the chasing side. 10 points are awarded to the winning side and if no definitive result is reached - the chasing side reaches the
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
St Albans sent a team to the annual Mud Cup pre-season competition in Blenheim for a 3rd year in a row. The competition was extended from 4 to 5 teams this year, with the addition of Heathcote. We made it through 3 round robin games across the Friday and Saturday (including a bye) before Sunday morning's final round. A comfortable win against Sydenham promised much, but this was followed by defeats to Heathcote and the hosts. The final game against Burnside West University was called off halfway through due to rain. Burnside secured the Mud Cup title having been unbeaten in their 3 completed g
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Monday, September 7, 2026
Christchurch Metro Cricket had a brief catch-up with each of the Premier men's coaches to preview the season ahead. See what our director of coaching Blair Franklin had to say about the St Albans squad, including comings and goings, for the upcoming season. YouTube
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Forthcoming Events
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 2:30am
Featuring Saints: Ben Rapson (vice-captain). Game 1: New Zealand v Scotland. Tournament runs from October 17 to November 1 (Guyana local time, 17 hours behind NZT). Visit the official Over-40s World Cup site for updates.
Monday, October 19, 2026 · 2:30am
Featuring Saints: Ben Rapson (vice-captain). Game 2: New Zealand v England. Tournament runs from October 17 to November 1 (Guyana local time, 17 hours behind NZT). Visit the official Over-40s World Cup site for updates.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 2:30am
Featuring Saints: Ben Rapson (vice-captain). Game 3: New Zealand v United States of America. Tournament runs from October 17 to November 1 (Guyana local time, 17 hours behind NZT). Visit the official Over-40s World Cup site for updates.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 8:00pm
India tour of New Zealand - 1st Twenty20 International. Live scorecard Note: the pavilion may be hired out on this day, in which case there will be no St Albans club member access. Enquire to Murray Griffin about the availability of the pavilion to hire out on other match days. Club member access will be notified for game days nearer to the time. Purchase Tickets
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 2:30am
Featuring Saints: Ben Rapson (vice-captain). Game 4: New Zealand v India. Tournament runs from October 17 to November 1 (Guyana local time, 17 hours behind NZT). Visit the official Over-40s World Cup site for updates.
