The 2024–25 Plunket Shield is the 96th season of the Plunket Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition that is played in New Zealand. The tournament started on 11 November 2024, and the final round of matches is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2025.[1][2] Wellington are the defending champions, having won their 22nd title the previous season.[3]
| Dates | 11 November 2024 – 1 April 2025 |
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| Administrator(s) | New Zealand Cricket |
| Cricket format | First-class |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin |
| Participants | 6 |
| Matches | 24 |
Points table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Pts |
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| 1 | Northern Districts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2 | Canterbury | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 3 | Central Districts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 4 | Auckland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 5 | Wellington | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 | Otago | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: ESPNcricinfo[4]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) net average per wicket.[5]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) net average per wicket.[5]
- Points system: 12 for a win, 6 for a tie, 0 for a draw or loss.
- Batting bonus points: 1 point each for reaching 200, 250, 300, and 350 runs within the first 110 overs of each team's first innings.
- Bowling bonus points: 1 point each for taking 3, 5, 7, and 9 wickets within the first 110 overs of each team's first innings.
Fixtures
editRound 1
edit11–14 November 2024
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- Otago won the toss and elected to bat.
- HWR Kindley and Zac Cumming (Otago) both made their first-class debuts.
- Points: Central Districts 19, Otago 4.
11–14 November 2024
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- Auckland won the toss and elected to bat.
- Bevon Jacobs (Auckland) made his first-class debut.
- Points: Auckland 16, Wellington 6.
11–14 November 2024
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- Northern Districts won the toss and elected to field.
- Jesse Frew (Canterbury) made his first-class debut.
- Points: Northern Districts 20, Canterbury 8.
Round 2
edit19–22 November 2024
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- Auckland won the toss and elected to field.
- Siddhesh Dixit (Auckland) made his first-class debut.
19–22 November 2024
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- Canterbury won the toss and elected to field.
- Tyler Annand (Central Districts), Scott Janett, Cameron Paul (Canterbury) all made their first-class debuts.
19–22 November 2024
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- Otago won the toss and elected to field.
- Sam Mycock (Wellington) made his first-class debut.
Round 3
edit28 November–1 December 2024
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28 November–1 December 2024
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28 November–1 December 2024
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Round 4
edit7–10 December 2024
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7–10 December 2024
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7–10 December 2024
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Round 5
edit5–8 March 2025
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5–8 March 2025
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5–8 March 2025
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Round 6
edit13–16 March 2025
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13–16 March 2025
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13–16 March 2025
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Round 7
edit21–24 March 2025
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21–24 March 2025
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Round 8
edit29 March–1 April 2025
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29 March–1 April 2025
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29 March–1 April 2025
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References
edit- ^ "New Zealand's domestic season to begin with Ford Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "White ball cricket set to start NZC domestic summer 2024-25". nzc.nz. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Wellington Firebirds are Plunket Shield champions". New Zealand Cricket. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Plunket Shield 2024 Points Table". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Plunket Shield 2024-25". New Zealand Cricket. Retrieved 9 October 2024.