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Black Caps bowler Blair Tickner has added to his status as a cult hero

Black Caps bowler Blair Tickner has added to his status as a cult hero

2 November 2025

The 32-year-old earned back-to-back 'man of the match' honours in New Zealand's two wicket ODI win over England, to seal a three-nil series sweep.

Tickner took four wickets, then added a vital 18 not out as part of a match-winning ninth-wicket stand to chase down 223.

After only joining the squad as injury cover, Tickner admits he had to hunt for a decent bat.

And Tickner enjoyed being a batting hero.

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