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| Chappell–Hadlee Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chappell–Hadlee Trophy |
| Administrators | New Zealand Cricket and Cricket Australia |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| First | 2004–05 |
| Participants | 2 (Australia and New Zealand) |
| Trophy | Chappell–Hadlee Trophy |
Chappell–Hadlee Trophy The Chappell–Hadlee Trophy is a bilateral One Day International series contested between the Australia national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team. Established in 2004–05, the contest commemorates the cricketing families of Chappell family and Hadlee family and is contested intermittently alongside tours involving ICC bilateral windows, Commonwealth Bank Series, and other international fixtures. Matches have taken place across stadia in Australia and New Zealand and often feature players who also compete in tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy, and various domestic competitions like the Sheffield Shield and Plunket Shield.
The trophy was inaugurated following discussions between Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket and named to honor the contributions of Ian Chappell, Greg Chappell, Tony Greig's era connections, and the Hadlee family including Richard Hadlee and Dayle Hadlee. Early series drew on rivalries shaped during encounters such as the 1985–86 Australia tour of New Zealand and the 1990 Austral-Asia Cup legacies, while featuring players who had been prominent in events like the 1999 Cricket World Cup and the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Over time the trophy’s scheduling has been influenced by the Future Tours Programme and by major events such as the ICC World Twenty20 and bilateral series commitments with nations like England cricket team and South Africa national cricket team.
Series are typically played as a three-match One Day International series with standard ODI playing conditions governed by the International Cricket Council playing handbook. Matches follow regulations similar to those used in competitions like the Ashes for whites or the Asia Cup for limited-overs contests, including fielding restrictions, powerplays, and Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) adjustments named after Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis and updated by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method contributors. Captains must adhere to substitution rules allowed under the ICC Playing Conditions, and the use of technologies such as Decision Review System and Hawk-Eye is determined by the hosting board and broadcast agreements with networks like Nine Network, TVNZ, and Sky Sport.
Australia and New Zealand have traded victories across multiple editions, with series outcomes often influencing selections for tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup. Results have been recorded alongside individual accolades awarded by bodies including the Marylebone Cricket Club for historic performances and by broadcasters during ceremonies. Notable series outcomes occurred in years overlapping with tours from teams such as India national cricket team, Pakistan national cricket team, and West Indies cricket team, with series wins contributing to player statistics tracked in databases maintained by ESPNcricinfo and HowSTAT!.
Several matches have entered statistical annals similar to famous contests like the Tied Test, 1960 or dramatic finishes akin to the 2005 Ashes series. Records include highest team totals, five-wicket hauls, and fastest half-centuries posted by players who also appear in lists for List of centuries in ODI cricket and List of One Day International cricket records. Memorable individual performances have involved players who starred in tournaments such as the Indian Premier League and Big Bash League, and feats by bowlers link to historic lists such as those featuring Glenn McGrath and Shane Bond.
Captains for both sides have included figures who also led in competitions like the ICC Cricket World Cup and who played in domestic franchises such as Auckland Aces and New South Wales. Leadership names that have captained in the trophy series overlap with those who held roles in Wisden Cricketers' Almanack feature articles and include players celebrated in halls like the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Squads often mix veteran internationals with emerging talents from pathways such as the Australian domestic cricket and New Zealand domestic cricket systems.
Matches have been hosted at venues including Eden Park, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Wellington Regional Stadium, and Sydney Cricket Ground, stadia also used for fixtures like the Cricket World Cup. Attendance has varied with local interest and competition from events such as Rugby World Cup fixtures and domestic finals. Gate receipts and crowd statistics are comparable to those recorded for series featuring teams such as England cricket team and South Africa national cricket team when played in comparable markets.
Broadcast rights have been held by networks like Nine Network, TVNZ, and Sky Sport with commentary featuring figures who also work on Test Match Special and other cricket programmes. Coverage integrates technologies showcased in events like the ICC Champions Trophy and reception by critics and fans has been reflected in sports press outlets including The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, and international sports media such as BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo. The trophy’s profile benefits from its association with familial cricketing legacies and rivalries comparable in regional significance to series such as the Trans-Tasman Trophy.
Category:One Day International cricket competitions