Overnight rain delayed the start of play for the Sabres' opening game of the season on the main Burnside Park wicket. The ground, already a little soft after persistent rain the previous weekend affected preparation in the lead-up, became even more marginal with the 5mm that fell during the early hours. The umpires returned to inspect the block at 1pm but the bowlers' run-ups were far too giving at the northern end to risk broken ankles this soon in the season, so called things off then and there. The Sabres season will now begin on the 10th against Riccarton instead.
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MATCH REPORT
Saturday, October 03, 2026
Championship Sabres
Timed v Burnside West University at Burnside 1
