Plunket Shield

Canterbury have fought back in impressive style against Otago today to thwart the visitors' hopes of an easy win in their four-day match in Rangiora.

Otago have sent long-serving batsman Craig Cumming off in style today, beating Wellington by an innings and 64 runs to end their Plunket Shield campaign with a win in the opener's final game for the province.

Wellington are showing some fight against Otago today despite facing an uphill battle in their Plunket Shield match in Dunedin.

Canterbury have declared in their second innings against Otago, setting the home side a run chase of 268 to win their Plunket Shield match at the University Oval.

Otago have been bowled out for 197 against Canterbury today, giving the visitors a two-run first-innings advantage in their Plunket Shield match at the University Oval.

Luke Ronchi wasted no time in asserting himself on the New Zealand domestic cricket scene as the wicketkeeper-batsman hammered 111 in his Wellington Plunket Shield debut against Central Districts at Karori Park today.

Truth be known, Otago coach Vaughn Johnson is pretty grumpy Craig Cumming has chosen to retire at the end of the season.

Bhupinder Singh picked up career-best figures of six for 50 as he bowled Auckland to an innings victory over Otago yesterday in the latest round of the Plunket Shield.

The Volts look to be sliding towards defeat in their Plunket Shield match against the Aces in Auckland.

A day of declarations, fast scoring and a few wickets has enhanced the prospect of finding winners from all three Plunket Shield matches, heading into tomorrow's final day.

Otago fast bowler James McMillan enjoyed success with three early wickets on the opening day of the Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts in Hamilton yesterday.

Rain has halted a fightback by the Northern Knights against the Otago Volts in their Plunket Shield match in Hamilton today.