Cricket: Bracewell's debut ton a hard-hitting treat
Cricket: Bracewell's debut ton a hard-hitting treat
Michael Bracewell hoped he would not get out in the 90s again and then went and got out in the 90s - the 190s to be exact.
Plunket Shield
Cricket: Otago, Northern pile on the runs
Cricket: Otago, Northern pile on the runs
Auckland and Wellington both spent long days in the field today as their opponents piled on the runs in Plunket Shield action in Hamilton and Dunedin.
Cricket: Otago heading for huge total
Cricket: Otago heading for huge total
Otago are on their way to a mammoth first-innings total against Wellington in their Plunket Shield match in Dunedin.
Cricket: Otago continue to build lead
Cricket: Otago continue to build lead
Otago have a handy lead but will want to bat more time to make the game safe in their Plunket Shield match with Central Districts in Dunedin.
Cricket: Draw likely after lost time
Cricket: Draw likely after lost time
What this match needs is the 50 overs back it lost on the opening day due to poor weather.
Cricket: Otago steady against CD
Cricket: Otago steady against CD
Otago have made steady progress today in their first innings against Central Districts in their Plunket Shield match in Dunedin.
Cricket: Otago recovers after shaky start
Cricket: Otago recovers after shaky start
Otago has recovered from being 15 for two to finish at 181 for 4 on the first day of a Plunket Shield match against Central Districts, being played at the University Oval in Dunedin.
Cricket: Low-key approach to 100th game
Cricket: Low-key approach to 100th game
Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate could have played his 100th first-class game for Essex when he rejoins his county for the English summer.
Cricket: Otago steady after horror start to chase
Cricket: Otago steady after horror start to chase
Otago have recovered after a horror start and are progressing steadily in their quest for victory against Auckland in their Plunket Shield match.
Cricket: Butler five-for gives Otago edge
Cricket: Butler five-for gives Otago edge
A five-wicket bag from Ian Butler has helped his side skittle Auckland as Otago took opening day honours in their Plunket Shield clash at Eden Park's outer oval yesterday.
Cricket: Tame ending as Otago chooses to play it safe
Cricket: Tame ending as Otago chooses to play it safe
Nothing gets in the way of a thrilling finish like the fear of losing.
Cricket: Otago chase victory against Canterbury
Cricket: Otago chase victory against Canterbury
Canterbury have declared in their match against Otago to set the home side a target for victory on a rain-affected last day in Dunedin.
Cricket: Volts stumble against Canterbury
Cricket: Volts stumble against Canterbury
Otago have had a late morning stumble against Canterbury in their Plunket Shield match in Dunedin to be in a spot of trouble at lunch.
Cricket: Canterbury start well against Otago
Cricket: Canterbury start well against Otago
Canterbury have made a good start to their first innings against Otago on day one of their Plunket Shield match in Dunedin.
Cricket: Auckland claim big lead
Cricket: Auckland claim big lead
Auckland have taken a commanding lead at the halfway point of their Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts thanks to a record seventh-wicket partnership.
Cricket: Aces enjoy return to Eden Park
Cricket: Aces enjoy return to Eden Park
Cricket returned to the outer oval at Eden Park for the first time in four years today and, for Auckland, it was good to be back.
Cricket: Flynn leads way for ND over Otago
Cricket: Flynn leads way for ND over Otago
Former Black Cap Daniel Flynn is leading the way for Northern Districts as they bat their way into a strong position against Otago in their Plunket Shield match in Hamilton.
Cricket: Neesham, Butler star to give Otago lead
Cricket: Neesham, Butler star to give Otago lead
All-rounder Jimmy Neesham scored his maiden first-class century today to guide Otago to a handy first innings lead over Northern Districts in Hamilton.
Cricket: Otago make strong start to chase
Cricket: Otago make strong start to chase
Otago have made a strong start in pursuit of victory over Canterbury in their Plunket Shield match in Rangiora.
Cricket: Ryder back with a bang
Cricket: Ryder back with a bang
In his first game for Wellington since taking a well-publicised break from the game, Jesse Ryder has announced his comeback with a typical bang.