Northern Brave
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- Plunket Shield 58 Inter-Provincial Trophy 22 Vijay Hazare Trophy 21 Super Smash 2
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Wikipedia - Northern Districts men's cricket team
The Northern Districts men's cricket team are one of six New Zealand first-class cricket teams that make up New Zealand Cricket.
They are based in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand (excluding Auckland). They compete in the Plunket Shield first-class competition, the Ford Trophy domestic one-day competition and the Men's Super Smash T20 competition as the Northern Brave. The T20 team was previously known as the Northern Knights until the 2021–22 season, when both the men's and women's teams were rebranded under the same name.
Northern Districts, the last of the six current teams to attain first-class status, joined the Plunket Shield competition in 1956–57. The six district associations that make up Northern Districts are the Northland Cricket Association, Counties Manukau Cricket Association, Waikato Valley Cricket, Hamilton Cricket Association, Bay of Plenty Cricket and Poverty Bay Cricket Association.
The Northern Brave team is made up of a mix of experienced and young players, all of whom are highly skilled and talented. The team is led by the experienced all-rounder, James Franklin, who brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team.
The batting line-up of the Northern Brave is particularly strong, with players like Tim Seifert, Anton Devcich, and Dean Brownlie capable of scoring big runs quickly. The team also has a strong bowling attack, with players like Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi, and Anurag Verma capable of taking wickets at crucial moments.
Overall, the Northern Brave is a team that is known for its aggressive and attacking style of play, which makes them a formidable opponent for any team in the Super Smash T20 tournament. With a strong mix of experienced and young players, the team is well-positioned to continue its success in the tournament for years to come.