The Taranaki cricket team represents the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It is one of the 21 teams from around New Zealand that compete in the Hawke Cup.
Taranaki cricket team represents the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It competes in the Hawke Cup.
Taranaki as a representative team played as early as 1877.
First-class matches
Between 1883 and 1898 Taranaki played eight matches that are now considered first-class. They won one match, lost six and drew one.
1882–83
At Auckland Domain in March 1883, Auckland 241 defeated Taranaki 63 and 55 by an innings and 123 runs. For Auckland William Lankham bowled unchanged throughout the match to take 13 for 35 (7 for 13 and 6 for 22). Eight of the Taranaki players were playing their first first-class match.
