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Firepower. Talent. Experience. New Zealand is locked in. 🇳🇿🔥

LMS New Zealand is officially the first nation to reveal its squad for the LMS World Cup 2026, and they are bringing the heat! 🔥

This is a truly formidable lineup packed with raw talent, explosive firepower, and serious tournament pedigree. This squad brings a massive wealth of experience to the global stage, boasting a combined total of 1,744 matches, 49,259 runs, and 1,484 wickets between them. 🤯

Leading the charge for the Kiwis is the reliable Kane Lindsay. No stranger to high-pressure cricket, Kane knows how to win, having successfully captained his local side, Caught Short, to multiple Auckland league titles and NZ National Championships. 🏆💪

The gauntlet has been thrown down. September can’t come soon enough. 🌏

🗣️ Who are you most excited to watch from this squad at the upcoming LMS World Cup? Let us know below! 👇

Christchurch Tuesday Final at Hagley Oval 🏏☀️💥

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Congrats to our Thursday night champions - St John's College

After a slow start to the season, the lads went on an incredible run in the second half of the season to sneak into 4th place and give them a chance at the playoffs. In a thrilling final that came down to the final delivery, St John's College defeated last year's champions # NextYearsOurYear by just 4 runs.

Scorecard: https://www.lastmanstands.com/lms-cricket/match-centre/scorecard/498063

A big thanks to all those who competed in this season's competition. See you all again in October!

Congrats to our Monday night champions - Royal Legends.

No disputing the strongest team in the league, Royal Legends powered their way to a 7 wicket victory in the 14th over to cap off their near perfect season - losing only one game.

Well done to Royal Legends, and a big thanks to all those who competed in this season's competition. See you all again in October!

🏏 Wise LMS New Zealand National Champs – Tournament Wrap Up
📍 Hagley Park

An outstanding weekend of cricket came to a close at the Last Man Stands New Zealand Nationals with teams from across the country battling it out for Cup and Plate honours.

After a competitive group stage on Sunday, Finals Day on Monday 16 March produced some brilliant performances and big scores.

https://www.lastmanstands.com/lms-cricket-league/home/830/182

Well done to

Ruben Jooste - Batter of the Tournament

Ben Mailata - Keeper of the Tournament

Christian Samonte- Martin - All Rounder of the Tournament

Rahul Chowdury - Bolwer of the Tournament

🏆 Cup Competition

Semi Finals

Phoenix CCC defeated The Chosen Ones CHCH
135/3 defeated 131/3
⭐ Player of the Match: Arsh Kalla

Caught Short defeated Coco Ruff
216/7 defeated 113/8
⭐ Player of the Match: Ruben Jooste

Cup Final

Phoenix CCC defeated Caught Short
162/0 (15.4) chased down 156/4
⭐ Player of the Match: Rahul Chaudhary

🥇 Cup Champions – Phoenix CCC

A dominant chase saw Phoenix CCC lift the national title with an impressive unbeaten batting display in the final.

🏆 Plate Competition

Semi Finals

Master Batterz defeated Hot Diggity Dog
210/6 defeated 136/7
⭐ Player of the Match: Hugh Symes

Reservoir Slogs defeated Mantonio's All Stars
172/2 defeated 170/8
⭐ Player of the Match: Scott Willoughby

Plate Final

Master Batterz defeated Reservoir Slogs
197/7 defeated 154/5
⭐ Player of the Match: Tristan Oorschot

🥇 Plate Champions – Master Batterz

🔥 Group Stage Highlights

Sunday’s group matches saw some massive totals and standout individual performances:

• Reservoir Slogs smashed 263/2 vs Hot Diggity Dog
• The Chosen Ones CHCH defeated Mantonio’s All Stars by 81 runs
• Coco Ruff edged out Master Batterz in a last-wicket thriller
• Caught Short defeated Phoenix CCC by 27 runs

👏 Congratulations to Phoenix CCC and Master Batterz and a huge thank you to all teams who travelled to Christchurch to compete.

Special thanks to tournament partner Wise, plus everyone who helped make the weekend such a success.

Already looking forward to the next edition of the LMS NZ Nationals.

🏏 Day 1 – Wise LMS National Champs | MVP Performances

A big well done to the following players who delivered MVP performances on Day 1 of the Wise LMS National Champs 👏

🔗 Full fixtures & results:
https://www.lastmanstands.com/lms-cricket-league/results/830/182

⭐ Day 1 MVPs

• Citi Tamatimu – Coco Ruff
• Liam Berry – Caught Short
• Arsh Kalla – Phoenix CC
• Bonz Bonz – Chosen Ones
• Shreyas Debur – Phoenix CC
• Ruben Jooste – Caught Short
• Jimmy Spud – Chosen Ones
• Jonny Pugh – Mantonios

Some outstanding performances across the grounds in Christchurch as teams battled it out on Day 1.

🏆 Finals Day – Monday

The race for the national title continues tomorrow with the final group games then the Plate and Cup Semi Finals and Grand Final.

🔗 Finals Day Draw:

https://www.lastmanstands.com/lms-cricket-league/fixtures/830/182

🔥 It’s shaping up to be a huge finish to the Wise LMS National Champs.

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Your Jersey. Your Flag. Your Moment.

Nothing beats the pride of representing your nation. We are officially heading to Malaysia for the Last Man Stands World Cup 2026!

Prepare for a festival of cricket, a world-class tournament for amateur cricketers, and the chance to become a national hero.

📢 Team selection criteria will be announced soon on a country basis.
Stay tuned for an update from your country director. Contact [email protected] to apply

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