Hawke Cup Cricket – Whitaker Civil Taranaki vs Hawke’s Bay

1st FEB 2026 Day 3

Whitaker Civil Taranaki successfully retained the Hawke Cup after a grueling three-day “war of attrition” against Hawke’s Bay at Pukekura Park, ending on February 1, 2026. Taranaki survived a high-pressure final day to secure the draw required to keep the trophy, following a dominant 451-run total by Hawke’s Bay in their first innings.

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