Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have jointly declared that the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy will now be contested during bilateral T20I series between Australia and New Zealand, in addition to ODI series.
The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, named in honour of Australia’s celebrated brothers Ian, Greg, and Trevor Chappell, as well as the New Zealand cricket dynasty Walter Hadlee and sons Barry, Dayle, and Sir Richard, was initiated in 2004-05. The families of both cricketing legends, Chappell and Hadlee, have endorsed the extension of the trophy to include T20Is.
Australia has triumphed in the series seven times, with New Zealand claiming victory four times, and two series ending in draws. The Aussies retained the trophy in the last competition held in 2022-23, securing a 3-0 series triumph.
The incorporation of T20Is acknowledges the growing prominence of this format on the international cricketing calendar, with one of the two white-ball formats prioritised depending on the upcoming ICC tournament—either the biennial T20 World Cup or the quadrennial ODI World Cup. This alteration will lead to a more frequent contesting of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Moreover, the trophy will no longer be awarded for one-off matches during ICC tournaments. A points system will also be introduced for consecutive ODI and T20I series to prevent the trophy from changing hands multiple times in quick succession.
The upcoming three-match T20I series commencing in Wellington on Wednesday will witness the victors lifting the prestigious trophy.
Greg Chappell, former Australian captain, expressed his satisfaction, stating, “Having our family name on the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy is a great source of pride for Ian, Trevor, and myself, and we are pleased that it will now be awarded for bilateral T20I series as well as ODIs. I am a great believer in promoting young players through the pathways and national system, and it will be particularly pleasing to see some young Australian players competing with their Kiwi counterparts for the trophy in years to come.”
Sir Richard Hadlee, former New Zealand great, added, “It’s great that the trophy will have more visibility and profile. I like the new conditions too—especially in the event of back-to-back 20-over and 50-over series. It means all games will continue to be relevant, and that the trophy will remain on the line for a longer period—plenty to play for.”
Nick Hockley, CA Chief Executive, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Our rivalry with New Zealand is one of the best in world cricket, and the inclusion of T20 Internationals will ensure the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy has even greater relevance in years to come. We’re looking forward to more great clashes with the Black Caps with the trophy on the line starting with the three-match T20 International series beginning in Wellington on Wednesday.”
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