Intriguing finish in store at Saxton Oval

With no play possible due to weather in the other two third round matches in Wellington and Dunedin, the Central Stags and Canterbury were the only sides in action this afternoon, setting up an intriguing final day tomorrow- weather permitting.

3 Nelson players in Round 3 Plunket Shield squad

Invigorated by a memorable win, the Central Stags head into their third round Plunket Shield match against Canterbury in Nelson tomorrow with one change to the squad and trusting the province will live up to its sunny reputation.

Cricket Wellington - 100 up for Conway

Wellington Firebirds batsman Devon Conway will bring up another century when he takes to the Basin Reserve for round three of the Plunket Shield against the Auckland Aces tomorrow.

Otago Cricket 100 up for Rutherford and Broom to wait another week

Otago Volts opening batsman Hamish Rutherford will bring up 100 first-class matches when he runs out on to University of Otago Oval against Northern Districts tomorrow.

ACES add Ferguson fire for Basin battle

The ACES' Plunket Shield attack will have some added spice for their trip to the Basin Reserve to take on the Wellington Firebirds starting on Friday.

New faces for Central Stags

At least two cricketers will make their Central Stags and first-class debuts this week, with three uncapped players named for the Stags’ second round Plunket Shield fixture that begins tomorrow against Northern Districts.

Two of Otago Cricket’s longest servants set to bring up tonnes

Two of Otago Cricket’s longest servants will bring up tonnes when the Volts take-on the Auckland Aces in round two of the Plunket Shield starting tomorrow.

Beghin returns for ACES trip down south

The Auckland ACES will take a settled squad into Round Two of the Plunket Shield against the Otago Volts starting tomorrow.

BLACKCAPS opener Martin Guptill will resume international duty making way for opener Graeme Beghin.

New look bowling attack for the Firebirds

The Wellington Firebirds will unveil a new look bowling attack when they take-on Canterbury in round two of the Plunket Shield starting tomorrow.

Injuries and unavailability have forced head coach Glenn Pocknall to make no less than five changes to the side that beat Otago last week.

Shield shake-up puts heat on champions

Remaining Round Two matches begin in Mt Maunganui and Dunedin on Wednesday

The Wellington Firebirds will be eager to extend their Plunket Shield points lead when they host Canterbury in the first of the second round matches, starting tomorrow morning.