Last Man Stands Hamilton

🏏 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.

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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.

.llen16 on the left here a few years back goes bang this morning with a century off 33 balls to send the proteas home. The boys will be chuffed 👏

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