Northern Districts

The Northern Districts men's cricket team are one of six New Zealand first-class cricket teams that make up New Zealand Cricket.

They are based in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand (excluding Auckland). They compete in the Plunket Shield first-class competition, the Ford Trophy domestic one-day competition and the Men's Super Smash T20 competition as the Northern Brave. The T20 team was previously known as the Northern Knights until the 2021–22 season, when both the men's and women's teams were rebranded under the same name.

Northern Districts, the last of the six current teams to attain first-class status, joined the Plunket Shield competition in 1956–57. The six district associations that make up Northern Districts are the Northland Cricket Association, Counties Manukau Cricket Association, Waikato Valley Cricket, Hamilton Cricket Association, Bay of Plenty Cricket and Poverty Bay Cricket Association.

Northern Districts, also known as the Northern Districts Knights, is a prominent cricket team representing the northern regions of New Zealand. Established in 1950, the team competes in New Zealand's domestic cricket competitions, including the Plunket Shield (first-class), the Ford Trophy (List A), and the Super Smash (T20). Known for their competitive spirit and talented roster, Northern Districts has a rich history of developing and nurturing some of New Zealand's top cricketers. The team plays its home matches at various venues across the northern North Island, including Seddon Park in Hamilton. With a reputation for aggressive batting and disciplined bowling, Northern Districts continues to be a formidable force in New Zealand domestic cricket.