One Day name | Auckland Aces |
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Personnel | |
Captain | Robert O'Donnell |
Coach | Doug Watson |
Team information | |
Colours | |
Founded | 1873 |
Home ground | Eden Park Outer Oval |
Capacity | 4,000 |
History | |
First-class debut | Canterbury in 1873 at Christchurch |
Plunket Shield wins | 23 |
The Ford Trophy wins | 12 |
Men's Super Smash wins | 5 |
Official website | www |
The Auckland cricket team represent the Auckland region and are one of six New Zealand domestic first class cricket teams. Governed by the Auckland Cricket Association they are the most successful side having won 28 Plunket Shield titles, ten wins in The Ford Trophy and the Super Smash four times. The side currently play their home games at Eden Park Outer Oval.
The limited overs side, known as the Auckland Aces, have a predominantly light blue kit with a navy and white trim. Their One Day Championship shirt sponsors are Ford whilst their major T20 sponsor is Mondiale.
They won the Men's Super Smash competition in the 2015–16 season, their 4th domestic Twenty20 title overall, making them become the most successful team in New Zealand.