Hawke Cup holder Hawke's Bay will be looking after provincial cricket's most prized piece of silverware for another off-season after the 2021/22 season's remaining two Challenge matches were postponed by mutual agreement.
Hawke's Bay began this season by successfully defending the Hawke Cup against Zone 2 challenger Manawatu, then torrential wet weather saw Zone 1 Challenger Bay of Plenty also depart Napier's Nelson Park empty-handed.
The Zone 3 Challenge from Canterbury Country had been scheduled to begin today, in Napier.
However, in consideration of the current Omicron outbreak, all parties have agreed to postpone this match, and the subsequent Zone 4 Challenge, with a view to rescheduling these fixtures next season.
CHALLENGE MATCHES 2021/22
28-30 January 2022
Hawke Cup holder Hawkes Bay defended the Hawke Cup v Zone 2 Manawatu at Nelson Park, Napier
11-13 February 2022
Hawke Cup Holder Hawke's Bay v Zone 1 Challenger, Bay of Plenty at Nelson Park, Napier - no result, Hawke's Bay retained the Hawke Cup
25-27 February 2022
Hawke Cup Holder v Zone 3 Challenger, Canterbury Country - postponed
11-13 March 2022
Hawke Cup Holder v Zone 4 Challenger - postponed
