Batsmen went plundering in Plunket Shield cricket yesterday. There were four centuries as bowlers were put through hoops in the eighth-round games.

An unbroken eighth wicket stand helped lift Wellington into a solid position at stumps on the opening day of their Plunket Shield match with Auckland yesterday.

Auckland have an intriguing final day in front of them at Dunedin's University Oval today.

Auckland had a mixed day at Dunedin's University Oval yesterday.

New Zealand have laid their cards on the table, choosing an unchanged XI for a fifth-straight game at the World Cup.

Brendon McCullum’s cricket leadership is captivating Kiwi fans. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw’s success has come over a long period. Andrew Alderson looks at how the pair compare.

Leaders Auckland are in an even contest with Canterbury at the halfway point in their Plunket Shield clash at Colin Maiden Park.

Brad Cachopa's second century of the Plunket Shield domestic cricket season pulled leaders Auckland out of a potential jam against Canterbury at Colin Maiden Park yesterday.

Black Cap Dean Brownlie has broken the Northern Districts first class record after reaching 334 against Central Districts in New Plymouth today.

Auckland will host next weekend's Ford Trophy final after upsetting top qualifiers Central Districts in New Plymouth yesterday.

The absence of Dean Brownlie and Anton Devcich confirms Brendon McCullum will open the batting at next month's World Cup.

Milestone achieved, now moving on. Trent Boult admitted he was chuffed to complete his 100 test wickets at Hagley Oval yesterday but there's a test to be won.

A record-breaking first round of the Ford Trophy saw bat totally dominate ball - until it didn't.

The Boxing Day feats of Brendon McCullum have underlined his favouritism to win this year’s supreme Halberg Award. Andrew Alderson selects another six of the finest performances by New Zealand test cricketers in a calendar.

A cricket wish list for the new year? How about a test series against Australia. Actually it'll happen late next year.

Wicketkeeper BJ Watling can remember when the New Zealand team was very different to the confident, winning group who assembled in Christchurch yesterday for a bumper home international summer.

Auckland's grip on the Plunket Shield looks shaky halfway through the third round matches.