Jesse Ryder has continued his sensational comeback to domestic cricket, by scoring his second century in as many days. Photo / Duncan Brown.
Jesse Ryder has continued his sensational comeback to domestic cricket, by scoring his second century in as many days to lead the Wellington Firebirds to a five wicket win over Central Districts in the Plunket Shield at Nelson Park in Napier.
After scoring an unbeaten 117 from 114 balls in
the first innings, the former Black Cap backed it up with 174 from 136 balls today to lay the platform for the Firebirds to the win with 13 overs remaining in the final day of play.
It was Ryder's 12th first class ton and it once again reinforced the 28-year-old's value to the New Zealand cricket side, after he took an indefinite break from international cricket in March.
Central begun the final day with a 266-run lead on 223 for six, and Black Caps all-rounder Doug Bracewell and Will Young stretched the lead out to 341 before the home side declared on 298 for seven from 94.3 overs.
Bracewell, who started the day on 34, hit 11 boundaries and one six on his way to 85 off 94 balls before he was caught by Jeetan Patel off the bowling of Andy McKay.
