Match Centre
Scorecard Summary
CENTRAL DISTRICTS 158 (55 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Brad Schmulian49 (99)
- Tom Bruce29 (36)
- Hamish Bennett5/39 (20)
- James Neesham2/22 (8)
WELLINGTON 429 (133.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Michael Bracewell98 (223)
- Rachin Ravindra82 (126)
- Dean Foxcroft5/67 (29)
- Willem Ludick2/47 (12)
CENTRAL DISTRICTS 336/4 (142 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Kieran Noema-Barnett76 (208)
- Dane Cleaver*75 (274)
- Hamish Bennett1/32 (15)
- Malcolm Nofal1/33 (10)
Plunket Shield News
After 51 years, Central Districts win back-to-back Plunket Shields
Central Districts won five of the eight matches they played in 2018-19 with their captain Greg Hay finishing second on the top-scorer's list
Christchurch attack 'changes everything' for team security - NZC CEO
In the aftermath of the terror attack, NZC will review arrangements for international teams while Canterbury have pulled out of the final round of the Plunket Shield
Woodcock announces retirement from cricket
He told his Wellington team-mates about his retirement decision after their match against Otago on Tuesday
Canterbury hold on for draw with one wicket in last session
Canterbury's last-wicket pair survived seven overs to earn them four crucial points, while Northern Districts collected eight. The win would've been worth 20 points had they won
Two 0-for-0 declarations and a penultimate-over finish
The Plunket Shield witnessed a rare double-declaration as Central Districts and Canterbury strove for a decisive result in a rain-hit match. That result arrived in dramatic fashion