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Cricket players brawl with bats and stumps during Upper Hutt match

StuffNZ HeraldMonday 24 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A violent fight involving cricket players occurred during a T20 match at Trentham Park on Saturday. The altercation, which reportedly began after an umpire's decision, involved players from HDCC Royal Blues and Upper Hutt United Cricket Club using bats and stumps. Cricket Wellington is currently investigating the incident.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 24 Nov 2025, 11:38am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Cricketers’ brawl with bats and stumps captured on video (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Cricket Wellington investigates on-field brawl between local T20 teams (opens in new tab)