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Cricket
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The first cricket match in Christchurch, intended to be held on 4 October 1851, was postponed due to bad weather. That didn't stop the game from becoming an integral part of Canterbury's sporting life. From Hagley Oval and suburban parks to our own backyards, explore the many matches that have been played throughout the history of the city.
Christchurch Samoan community cricket match
Group of Samoan community of Christchurch members gathered around the wicket before the start of an annual cricket match at the Hillsborough Domain.
Cricket at Sydenham Park
Game of cricket played at Sydenham Park
Laying a synthetic cover at Lancaster Park
Warner Barber (left) and Russell Wylie, Lancastr Park Groundsman, putting a synthetic cover in place at Lancaster Park to protect the pitch from getting waterlogged during rain storms.
New Zealand Academy squad members
Shane Bond and Craig Cumming, New Zealand Academy squad members in cricket kit with a cricket bat and ball.
Richard Hadlee playing cricket
Cricketer Richard Hadlee jumping whilst bowling during a cricket match in Hagley Park.
Cricket match
Scenes of players participating in a cricket match at Hagley Park.
Cricket match
Cricket match in Woolston Park.
Playing cricket, Hagley Park
Photographer's note: Friends enjoy playing cricket in the sun, Hagley Park.
Children playing their own game of cricket, Hagley Oval
Photographer's note: Children playing their own game of cricket at the Blackcaps vs England game, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Central City.
Men's cricket team
Men's cricket team posed with other men, kiosk and dog in the background in Hagley Park.