Podcasts about black caps

Daryl Mitchell's seemingly endless good form continues. After leading the Black Caps to an ODI win over the West Indies with a big century, he moved to #1 in the ODI World Batting Rankings. He's just the second New Zealander to top the rankings. Mitchell told Piney it's not something you aim for, or think you'll ever achieve, but it's very special. He says it's something that he'll probably look back on very fondly at the end of his career, rather than when you're in the middle of it, trying to do your thing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd ODI between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from John McLean Park in Napier!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd ODI between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from John McLean Park in Napier!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time is right for New Zealand to join the rest of the world with a privately-backed, franchise Twenty20 league. That's the message from Don Mackinnon, the man standing at the front of the group looking to achieve just that. Some 22 years on from cricket introducing the shortest format, T20 has become the vehicle in which the sport is growing around the world. And, as is the case with sports like football and basketball, strong club-based franchise competitions have proven to be the main driver of that. Led by the Indian Premier League, established in 2008, the franchise game has slowly but surely expanded to all corners of the cricket-playing world. First to India, then England, Australia, Pakistan, the West Indies, South Africa and so on. Even non-cricketing strongholds such as the US, Canada and even Nepal have franchise domestic leagues. The only exception to that is New Zealand. Since the inception of T20 cricket, New Zealand has maintained a domestic competition made up of the six major associations – Auckland, Northern Districts, Wellington, Central Districts, Canterbury and Otago – known as the Super Smash. However, the lack of any franchise-style model has left the Super Smash outdated. Instead of operating as NZ Cricket's (NZC) main driver of revenue, the Super Smash instead operates as a breeding ground for local talent, allowing Kiwi players to develop and step into the Black Caps and White Ferns respectively. And while that might be beneficial for New Zealand's national sides, the Super Smash being left off Sky's new cricket broadcast deal from the start of next summer shows the model, as it stands, is broken. But, led by Mackinnon, a consortium that includes former Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming and NZ Cricket Players' Association boss Heath Mills wants to take New Zealand into the franchise world. The proposed “NZ20″ would involve teams created by the major associations being sold to private owners, and establish a league to be played at the height of the Kiwi summer in January, as early as the start of 2027. It would also provide parity to what has been shown to work around the world. While the format is still to be finalised, the NZ20 would theoretically be a Kiwi-based league providing New Zealand's players the opportunity to play a franchise competition at home. As and when a format is decided, and agreed to by NZ Cricket, the major associations and the players' association, the NZ20 would revolutionise the sport in Aotearoa. Speaking to Weekend Sport with Jason Pine, Mackinnon – the chairman of the NZ20 Establishing Committee – explained that while similar attempts to implement a franchise league in New Zealand haven't materialised, the state of the sport in 2025 has changed that equation. “If we go back a decade, I was on the board of NZ Cricket,” he said. “We looked at setting up a franchise league back in 2013-14. “At the time we didn't think it was viable. But as one highly respected figure put to me, there's never been more money in the international game of cricket at the moment. “So many people around the world are excited by it and investing in it, but New Zealand is not part of that. “I just think the time is right to tweak that model and create something in our domestic league that fans are excited by. The money is there, the interest is there. The timing is perfect.” Naturally, with this kind of expansion, falsehoods have materialised. For a start, Mackinnon dismisses any notion the NZ20 is a “rebel league”, as suggested when first reported. Mackinnon concedes “it would be crazy to do this without the support of NZC”. Earlier this year, the NZ20 Establishing Committee presented the concept to NZC. In turn, two members of the NZC board are also part of the Establishing Committee, at a time when the governing body assesses multiple options as to how to revolutionise the shortest format here. Mackinnon also points out that what the NZ20 intends to do isn't new. Cricketing nations across the globe have implemented the same models, where privately-backed franchises co-exist with national boards to allow T20 to operate as the centrepiece of the domestic season. Those models have provided the blueprint for the NZ20 Establishing Committee to take on board. “What we're looking to do here is not novel,” Mackinnon said. “In actual fact, it's done all around the world. “The better question might be ‘why aren't we?' The South African league, for example, has gone from loss-making to extraordinarily successful. The Caribbean league has done exactly the same. “The Caribbean league is probably the model we've mostly looked at as replicating, in part. It's a relatively small economy, a relatively small talent pool. And yet it is reinvigorating the game in the Caribbean. “Will it be here in 30 years' time? I don't know. But the model is certainly doing great things for the game at the moment. There is absolutely no reason why we can't do it here.” What's more, there is also evidence of Mackinnon's suggestion of franchises having stakes controlled by the major associations, while selling ownership to investors. For example, England's “The Hundred” competition initially involved its franchises being co-owned by the English county cricket sides. However, when put to tender earlier in 2025, hundreds of millions of pounds were raised for the counties to use as they saw fit, including investing in the grassroots. The biggest potential worry for the NZ20 – if successful – is the window in which it would operate. If Mackinnon's suggestion of January eventuates, the NZ20 would clash with Australia's Big Bash League, South Africa's SA20 and the UAE's ILT20. The SA20 and ILT20 are both owned by Indian private equity, while the Big Bash League is almost certain to follow a similar path in seeking outside investment. Naturally, then, that would leave the NZ20 competing for talent, be it local or international. For Mackinnon, though, the priority is ensuring the competition is primarily an outlet for New Zealanders. “We're really conscious of that,” he said. “The first thing is we want to make sure our very best players are playing in it. “Heath [Mills] has been talking a lot to the Daryl Mitchells of this world, the Kane Williamsons – our best players. They are incredibly excited about this as a concept. “First and foremost, you're going to have a young kid playing for Otago, bowling to Finn Allen for example. That's got to be good for the game in New Zealand. “There's an awful lot of really good white ball cricketers playing around the world, not all of them can play in South Africa and Australia. “I have no doubt that there would be the opportunity to supplement squads. They would still be very good, exciting players that would put bums on seats.” However, the NZ20 isn't the only option on the table for NZC. The national body is also undertaking a review, led by Deloitte, to determine which direction it should move in. While a similar, privately-backed franchise model is also on the table – separate from the NZ20 – the biggest potential rival would be for the NZC to seek having at least one side join Australia's Big Bash. While that would mean New Zealand and Australia joining forces – as seen with the Warriors in the NRL, the Breakers in the NBL and Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League – it would also mean NZC has less influence on how the team could be run. Regardless, Mackinnon, said that while the NZ20 Establishing Committee believes it has the best way forward, it ultimately wants to see what's best for the sport – even if it means NZC moves in another direction. “I'll be the first to applaud NZ Cricket for looking at all of their options, they're doing the right thing,” he said. “If they say that's better for cricket in New Zealand, we will live with that and I will wish that project every success. “It seems to me a competition that's played throughout New Zealand, ideally at holiday venues at the peak of summer, with some of our best players playing, some great international players is better for fans, it's better for players, it's better for our regions, and personally I think it's better for our Black Cap and White Ferns development programmes. “But that's just our opinion. I fully accept that NZ Cricket are looking at all their options – as they should.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have secured their eleventh straight home ODI series win. In a thrilling ending, they claimed victory over the West Indies in Napier by five wickets. There's just one more game to go in the series, the Black Caps looking to sweep their opponents and keep the momentum rolling into their next series, beginning in early December. Nathan Smith is a seam bowling all rounder for the Black Caps, and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss his bowling and the game later today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the latest in the white ball dramas between the Black Caps and the West Indies, including another last-over thriller (01:45). Then they cast an eye over the ditch to preview The Ashes beginning tomorrow (17:10), before touching on South Africa beating India (24:00) and then go around the grounds in the Plunket Shield (26:30). Finally, all your favourite furniture (30:20), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat! Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Top 100 golf courses in the world list, which features 4 local courses (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then the fellas review Razor's final All Blacks team of 2025 to face Wales on Sunday (05:30), before cricket nerding out ahead of the 1st Ashes Test starting today (13:40)...Plus, they preview another massive weekend of sport ahead featuring the Vegas Grand Prix, AFC, the Nix and a Black Caps dead rubber (20:40)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (25:40)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen about the Black Caps vs West Indies suffering another rain delay and the result of the All Whites match against Ecuador.

Today on the show we talked about who's going to make the Black Caps tour to Australia next year. And should we apply for the TVNZ Breakfast job that's up for grabs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps have won an 11th successive one-day series at home after edging the West Indies in a thrilling final over of the rain reduced second ODI in Napier.

The Black Caps beat the West Indies by five wickets in a rain-curtailed second one-dayer in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-nil.

The Black Caps have sealed a one-day series victory over the West Indies after claiming a tense five wicket win in a rain reduced second one-dayer in Napier.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart & Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss the aftermath of the ACC team's impromptu blowout on Tuesday (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then the fellas recap another thriller between the Black Caps and the Windies (05:20), before discussing all the drama and rumours swirling around the NRL (13:05)...Plus, NettyChat with G Lane (17:45) and introducing a brand new special podcast series called "Blast From The Past" (25:20)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (32:20)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps can seal another ODI series win - and with a game to spare - when they play the West Indies in Napier tomorrow. Sports reporter Daniel Gilhooly spoke to Lisa Owen.

Miss any of the coverage of the 1st ODI between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval in Christchurch!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 1st ODI between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval in Christchurch!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the All Blacks losing to England, the All Whites missing the mark and and Daryl Mitchell making Black Caps history. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl Mitchell scored his seventh ODI century to help the Black Caps to a 7 run win over the West Indies in the opening game in Christchurch.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Matt Heath and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss Matt's Queenstown marathon redemption (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then the fellas review the longest and most boring ODI between the Black Caps and the West Indies (08:10), before raking over the coals of the All Blacks' Grand Slam dream ending at Twickers (18:55).Then, ACC Head G Lane has a massive golf announcement, and Davy Davy Dumb has fired shots at the English ahead of the Ashes (29:55).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (44:35)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the show, Binksy, Baldy, Jamie, Raj and Stu look ahead to the 2025-26 Ashes series between Australia and England. As usual, the Ashes hype machine has been in overdrive in recent months, but the cricket is finally (almost) here and the Top Order team are fizzing. We talk squads and potential line ups, key players and matchups, grounds and conditions, storylines to watch for and make our predictions for the series. How much will the Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood injuries hurt Australia? How excited are the English to unleash Jofra Archer and Mark Wood on an under-pressure Australian top order? Will Joe Root and Steve Smith imprint their class on the series? Will Nathan Lyon have an impact? Is it Scott Boland's time to shine? Can Harry Brook Bazball Australia to dust? Or will Marnus Labuschagne bounce back in a big way? And can Ben Stokes' boys etch their name into history on Aussie soil? Or will Steve Smith, Pat Cummins & co. inspire another victory for green-and-gold? There's all that and plenty more as we preview a series that's set to provide entertainment galore over the coming weeks. We'll be back in your feed regularly throughout this series to review/preview games and catch up on what's happening elsewhere in the world, including India v South Africa and Black Caps v West Indies. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Potential lineups for first Test - questions for Australia? 14:55 How will England manage their seamers through the series? 23:55 Has Australia won the preparation battle? 36:25 How will Australia's top order respond to pressure? 48:50 Key matchups: Nathan Lyon v England's middle order 54:20 Jofra Archer, Travis Head, Harry Brook, Joe Root 58:10 Mitchell Starc, Ben Duckett, captaincy 1:02:20 What can we expect from the pitches? 1:09:20 Predictions: Who will win The Ashes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' loss to England and the Black Caps' prowess at Hagley Oval. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Blackcap Neil Wagner catches up with Smithy to talk Blackcaps v West Indies Summer of Cricket Tour, first ODI yesterday, Darryl Mitchell's form, big knock & possible injury, next match in Napier & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from University Oval in sunny Dunedin!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from University Oval in sunny Dunedin!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moves are underway to investigate how domestic T20 cricket might be revamped here in New Zealand. Among the suggestions being put forward are a franchise based T20 league, similar to those of many other Tier 1 cricket nations, a New Zealand team entering the Australian Big Bash competition, and a refresh and reinvigoration of our current Super Smash competition. Former Black Cap and vastly experienced white ball cricketer, Anton Devcich joined Piney to discuss the measures NZ Cricket needs to take to breathe life back into our domestic T20 scene. In regards to a franchise based league, Devcich 's not entirely sure how well it would work, but he knows that a significant chunk of change would need to be forked out to any team involved. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a big weekend of sport involving the Black Caps, the Silver Ferns and the All Whites, the All Blacks are taking on England at Twickenham overnight. 

The Black Caps' T20 series against the West Indies has concluded in Dunedin today and an Otago fast bowler was one of the stars. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's episode of The Agenda, James Lauderdale III and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss how to approach the ACC's commentary of Chasing The Fox being broadcast into 'Straya (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then the fellas cast their eyes over the All Blacks team to take on the English on Sunday and discuss why we hate losing to the Poms so much (06:10). Then they discuss the Black Caps taking out the T20 series against the Windies with the win in Dunedin yesterday and how big some of the Windies players are (18:30)... Plus, could another Kiwi be joining Ryan Fox on the PGA Tour (25:30)?Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (36:55)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps saved their best performance for last and cruised to a T20 International series victory over the West Indies, courtesy of an eight-wicket victory in Dunedin. For the first time on tour, the result didn't come down to the final over, as New Zealand completed their win with 26 balls up their sleeve, and kept their perfect record at University Oval in the shortest format intact. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks chase a fifth Grand Slam while the Black Caps test their T20 World Cup form against the West Indies, and the Silver Ferns look to move past the Noeline Taurua saga. 

The Black Caps went into the penultimate T20 against the West Indies in Nelson this afternoon with the upper-hand in the five match series. The first three games were all decided in the final over of the game. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Saxton Oval in sunny Nelson!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Saxton Oval in sunny Nelson!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Matt Heath joins Finn Caddie and ACC Head to share stories of his time on jury duty last week (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then the fellas discuss the All Blacks' win in Edinburgh over the Scots and D Mac's heroic performance (06:20)! Then they discuss the Black Caps' win in another T20 thriller against the Windies (10:20), and G Lane tells an incredible story about hosting a charity event with Kiwi football legend Wynton Rufer (14:30)....Plus, Matt Heath's F1 Corner (31:40), AFC dominating the Phoenix again (41:00) and the Kiwis are Kings of the Pacific (43:45)!Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (44:30)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the show, Baldy, Raj and Stu look back at the cricketing week that was, which saw NZ in T20 action against the West Indies, India win the Women's World Cup and Australia name their squad for the first Ashes Test. We also look ahead to an intriguing Test series between India and South Africa. We start the show by congratulating India on their Women's World Cup win, before moving back to New Zealand where the Black Caps are 2-1 up in their T20 series against the West Indies. There's praise for Matthew Forde, Ish Sodhi and Mark Chapman, plus questions about NZ's death bowling and what the T20 World Cup squad might look like if - and it's looking like a bigger 'if' with each passing day - injured players like Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Will O'Rourke and Lockie Ferguson do return. Next we head to India, where Rishabh Pant returns for the home side as they prepare to take on South Africa in what shapes to be the toughest challenge to date for the current World Test Champions. Can Pant and Dhruv Jurel play in the same XI? Is Keshav Maharaj the best spinner in the world? And will India simply be too strong on home soil? We round out the show with the latest Ashes news, which mainly involves asking Baldy his thoughts on the Australian squad for the first Test. Jake Weatherald's inclusion has generated most of the headlines, but will he actually play? And if so, what might that mean for Marnus Labuschagne, Beau Webster, Cameron Green - and even Sam Konstas? We'll be back in your feed next week with a full preview of The Ashes, plus some more news and notes from around the world. Until then please take the time to give us a like, follow, share or subscribe on all our channels (@toporderpod on Twitter & Facebook, and @thetoporderpodcast on Instagram & YouTube) and a (5-Star!) review at your favourite podcast provider, or tell a friend to download. It really helps others find the show and is the best thing you can do to support us. You can also find all our written content, including our Hall of Fame series, at our website. You can also dip back into our guest episodes - including conversations with Mike Hesson, Shane Bond and Mike Hussey, current players such as Matt Henry, Sophie Devine and Ish Sodhi, coaches Gary Stead, Jeetan Patel and Luke Wright, as well as Barry Richards, Frankie Mackay, Bharat Sundaresan and many more fascinating people from all across the cricketing world. And if you'd like to reach out to us with feedback, questions or guest suggestions, get in touch at thetoporderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening. 0:00 Intro 0:45 India win the Women's World Cup 3:10 Black Caps v West Indies: Matthew Forde impresses 6:00 Do NZ have a death-bowling problem? 8:00 Ish Sodhi bowling well 11:20 Is NZ's T20 World Cup squad any clearer? 23:15 India v South Africa Tests: Rishabh Pant returns 26:40 Will India be too strong? 37:35 The Ashes: Australia name their squad 39:10 Will Jake Weatherald make his Test debut? 51:45 What next for Sam Konstas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to discuss the ups and downs of the first two T20s between the Black Caps and the Windies (02:20)! Then they cast an eye over the Black Caps squad for the ODIs against the West Indies and the one notable name missing (07:55)... Meanwhile, the great result for cricket in the Women's World Cup (31:40) and the Aussies have named their squad for the first Ashes Test (36:05). Also, they go around the grounds in the Ford Trophy (41:20). Plus, all your favourite furniture (45:10), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat! Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, James Lauderdale III joins Finn Caddie to share stories of Chicago and discuss whether he actually flicked the bean or not (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then the fellas review the ABs win over the Irish in Chicago and preview the game against the Scots in Edinburgh this Sunday (06:00). Then they discuss the Black Caps win to even the T20 Series with the West Indies last night and brainstorm how to get more fans to the grounds to watch cricket (19:55). Plus preview the Kiwis & Samoa Pacific Championship Final and the first Kiwi Derby of the A-League season (33:30)Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (43:20)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sun is shining in Auckland which is good news for the Black Caps and cricket fans who have had to endure some rain-interrupted games in the early part of the international season. In a couple of hours the Black Caps and the West Indies will start their tour with the first of five T20s. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd ODI between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Caketin!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six years, hundreds of conversations, and one dodgy Six years, hundreds of conversations, and one dodgy Blue Yeti Microphone later - we're celebrating Between Two Beers' 6th birthday with a special Hambassadors episode!Steve and Che look back on the journey from a garage in Glenview to a full-time gig - revisiting the moments that shaped the show, from Eric Murray's “BDE” to Ryan Fox's office golf, tears with Jason Gunn, and the episode that changed how they saw storytelling forever.They also chat about the realities of building a podcast from scratch, near-quit moments, first sponsors, crying on mic, and the people who've stuck around since day one.If you've ever wondered how Between Two Beers came to be - this one's for you.Also the guys are hosting the BetterMan's Quiz and Some Other Shizz 2025 at Eden Park on Friday November the 28th.What is Quiz and Some Other Shizz, you ask? And who are BetterMan?Quiz and Some Other Shizz, according to BetterMan, is "Like a regular quiz but on steroids. Not literally, of course." No, think stag do levels of fun with a bunch of games and a bit of banter and competition. We'll run the quiz and have a yarn at some stage and help raise some funds for charity.Now, who are BetterMan? Founded in July 2023, BetterMan is the brainchild of former athletes' Ged Robinson (rugby for the Crusaders, Highlanders, Hurricanes, Rebels), Todd Astle (cricket for Canterbury, Black Caps) and Todd's brother Ryan Astle (football for the under-7 Hokowhitu Zodiacs).They take the best bits of team sport, combine it with positive psychology principles and run events and talks to help Kiwi guys become better versions of themselves.So, wrangle your mates, hit up your workplaces (this is a great option for an end of year Christmas party) and grab yourself a ticket.Note, the event is open to men and women.The event is being brought together with the help of Loffty (https://www.loffty.com/), who are an online mental health assessment platform. For more details and tickets head here:https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/betterman-presents-quiz-some-other-shizz-2025/auckland/kingslandHambassadors is brought to you by Stark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Indies beat the Black Caps by 7 runs in the opening T20 last night in Auckland to take a 1-nil lead in the five match series.

Some late big hitting by Black Caps captain Mitchell Santer wasn't enough to get them home as they fell to a 7 run defeat to the West Indies in the opening T20 at Eden Park.

The Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they let the run rate get away on them as they came up just short in last night's opening T20 against the West Indies at Eden Park.

Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd ODI between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Caketin!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to recap the carnage of No Sleep 'Til Hole In One and speak to Mark Blackbourn (00:00), the man who ended it all with his hole-in-one at 4:55pm, Wednesday, November 5th.WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Then the fellas discuss the 1st T20 between the Black Caps and the West Indies at Eden Park, Mitchell Santner's batting form and the brutal crowd (09:00)...Then Blair Tuke and Leo Takahashi from the Black Foils join the podcast to chat about the ups and downs of the season so far, how fan-first SailGP is when it comes to its product and G Lane puts their fellas through his infamous '22 in 2' questions (20:20).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (48:40)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The main course of our international home summer of men's cricket is upon us.The West Indies are playing a packed schedule of matches against the Black Caps right up until Christmas - starting with the first T20 at Eden Park tomorrow night. Sports reporter Daniel Gilhooly spoke to Lisa Owen.