Wise LMS New Zealand National Champs 2026
A brilliant weekend of cricket at the Wise LMS New Zealand National Champs in Christchurch with teams travelling from across the country to compete at Hagley Park.
🏆 Cup Champions – Phoenix CCC
A dominant chase saw Phoenix CCC lift the national title with an impressive unbeaten batting display in the final.
🥇 Plate Champions – Master Batterz
👏 Well done to all teams who participated.
And special mention and thanks to National Sponsors #Wise for their support for this event and the New Zealand 2025/26 season.
NZ Champs 2026 Summary, Performances & Special Mentions
After a competitive group stage on Sunday, Finals Day on Monday 16 March produced some brilliant performances and big scores.
Congratulations 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
🏆 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.