The Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025-26 has kicked off on November 15. This year’s edition has started strongly. Auckland Hearts, Northern Districts Women, and Central Hinds all have won three out of four matches so far and are the top three teams.
With every team playing ten league-stage matches and only the top two progressing directly to the finals, the race for the top spots becomes even more intense. Fans can catch all the action live for free through New Zealand Cricket’s official website, NZC’s YouTube channel, or stream it via Styx Sports for subscribers.
As the tournament progresses, the points table will continue to shift, making each game crucial in the journey toward the coveted Shield.
Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025-26 Points Table
Auckland Hearts, Northern Districts Women, and Central Hinds have won three and lost one game each. They are the top three teams in the points table. Wellington Blaze and Canterbury Magicians are in the next two places. Otago Sparks are yet to open their account.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Brave Women | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | +1.331 |
| Wellington Blaze | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19 | -0.324 |
| Auckland Hearts | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | -0.830 |
| Central Hinds | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | -0.308 |
| Otago Sparks | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | +0.169 |
| Canterbury Magicians | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -0.152 |
How Does the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025-26 Points Table Work
Here is a simple explanation of how each team will earn points in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025-26.
- A team earns 4 points when it wins a match. This is the standard reward for securing a victory.
- For a tie, each team receives 2 points.
- A team gets no points if it loses a match.
- When a match cannot be completed, and no result is possible, both teams will get 2 points each.
- A team can earn an extra point if its run rate in the match is at least 1.25 times higher than the opponent’s run rate.
Format of Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025-26
All 6 teams will compete in a double round-robin format, playing each opponent twice for a total of 10 matches per team. As with other tournaments, there will be no knock-out matches in this one. The top 2 teams in the group stage will qualify directly for the finals.
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Where to Watch Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025-26
Fans can watch all Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2025-26 matches live at no cost through New Zealand Cricket’s official website and the NZC YouTube channel. Those with a Styx Sports subscription can also stream the tournament on their platform.
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