Auckland Cricket will launch its new 20 Over League this Sunday 14th October with a festival match between two invitation teams at the picturesque grounds of the Cornwall Cricket Club.

The 20 Over League, which is being offered as a playing option through the 17 Principal Cricket Clubs in Auckland for the first time this summer, is an exciting, action packed version of the game designed to appeal to a wide range of ages and abilities.

The festival match will feature a host of past and present Auckland Cricket players, media and other celebrities commencing at 1pm. Musical entertainment will be provided by Radio Hauraki, partnering Auckland Cricket in the launch of this fast-paced sporting alternative. The match is expected to last for approximately three hours.

Entry to the match is free to the public. Proceeds from a gold coin collection, raffle and sausage sizzle will support the SPCA. Refreshments will be available throughout the course of the afternoon.

Confirmed to play are current Auckland and New Zealand players Brooke Walker, Rebecca Rolls, Andre Adams, Emily Drumm, and Rob Nicol and former New Zealand players Danny Morrison and Tony Blain. A host of other household names including Hamish Carter, Julie Coney and local radio personalities Andrew Dickens and Justin Brown will also take part. Confirmed guest umpires for the afternoon are top New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden and Auckland Cricket's Media Liaison Officer Graham Reddaway.

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