Northern Districts

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.

Northern Districts is one of the six major domestic cricket teams in New Zealand. Based in the northern region of the country, the team represents the areas of Northland, Waikato, and the Bay of Plenty.

The team has a rich history and has produced some of New Zealand's finest cricketers over the years. They have a strong fan base and are known for their competitive spirit and never-say-die attitude on the field.

Northern Districts competes in various domestic competitions in New Zealand, including the Plunket Shield (first-class), Ford Trophy (one-day), and Super Smash (T20). They have had success in all formats of the game and have won multiple titles in their history.

The team plays their home matches at Seddon Park in Hamilton, which is known for its lively atmosphere and passionate supporters. Northern Districts is a team that is always looking to push the boundaries and challenge themselves against the best in the country.