This is a list of New Zealand first-class cricket records; that is, record team and individual performances in first-class cricket for Auckland, Canterbury, Central Districts, Northern Districts, Otago, and Wellington, teams representing New Zealand (at various levels), both in New Zealand and overseas, and other first-class teams in New Zealand.
Team records
editHighest innings total
edit- 777 Canterbury v Otago at Christchurch 1996/97
- 752-8d New South Wales v Otago at Dunedin 1923/24
- 726 Northern Districts v Canterbury at Rangiora 2009/10
- 693-9d Auckland v Canterbury at Auckland 1939/40
- 680–8 New Zealand v India at Wellington 2013/14
- 671–4 New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Wellington 1990/91
- 663 Australia v New Zealand at Auckland 1920/21
| Auckland | Canterbury | Central Districts | Northern Districts | Otago | Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693-9d v (C) 1939/40 | 777 v (O) 1996/97 | 594-8d v (A) 1995/96 | 726 v (C) 2009/10 | 651-9d v (W) 2012/13 | 614–8 v (C) 2006/07 |
| 662/5 v (CD) 2008/09 | 613-7d v (W) 2006/07 | 549-8d v (C) 1998/99 | 614–7 v (A) 2012/13 | 642-6d v (CD) 2021/22 | 608-9d v (ND) 1998/99 |
| 658-9d v (W) 2012/13 | 559 v (CD) 1993/94 | 542-4d v (C) 2002/03 | 608–9 v (W) 2011/12 | 624 v (CD) 2006/07 | 595 v (A) 1927/28 |
Lowest innings totals
edit- 13 Auckland v Canterbury at Auckland 1877/78
- 19 Wellington v Nelson at Nelson 1885/86
- 22 Wellington v Canterbury at Wellington 1903/04
- 25 Canterbury v Otago at Christchurch 1866/67
- 26 New Zealand v England at Auckland 1954/55
| Auckland | Canterbury | Central Districts | Northern Districts | Otago | Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 v (C) 1877/78 | 25 v (O) 1886/87 | 50 v (W) 1979/80 | 32 v (A) 1996/97 | 34 v (W) 1956/57 | 19 v (N) 1885/86 |
| 48 v (O) 1889/90 | 27 v (O) 1896/87 | 51 v (ND) 1957/58 | 52 v (C) 1966/67 | 35 v (A) 1884/85 | 22 v (A) 1903/04 |
| 48 v (W) 1889/90 | 32 v (O) 1866/67 | 59 v (A) 1958/59 | 57 v (W) 1961/62 | 36 v (NSW) 1889/90 | 29 v (N) 1879/80 |
Note: (N)=Nelson, (NSW)=New South Wales
Highest fourth innings totals
edit| 495 | lost by 145 runs | Otago v Wellington[1] | Dunedin | 1923/24 |
| 475–4 | won | Wellington v Canterbury[2] | Christchurch | 1994/95 |
| 473–6 | won | Canterbury v Auckland[3] | Christchurch | 1930/31 |
| 458 | lost by 276 runs | Auckland v Wellington[4] | Wellington | 1927/28 |
| 453–8 | won | Northern Districts v Wellington[5] | Wellington | 1995/96 |
| 451 | lost by 98 runs | New Zealand v England | Christchurch | 2001/02 |
| 450/7 | won | Central Districts v Canterbury[6] | New Plymouth | 2008/09 |
Largest victories
editBy an innings and
edit- 365 runs Sims' Australian XI defeated Canterbury at Christchurch 1913/14
- 358 runs Australia defeated NZ at Wellington 1904/05 (not a test)
- 356 runs Australia defeated Otago at Dunedin 1949/50
By runs
edit- 512 runs Wellington defeated Auckland at Wellington 1925/26
- 446 runs Wellington defeated Otago at Wellington 1926/27
- 438 runs Auckland defeated Wellington at Auckland 1934/35
Tied matches
edit- Wellington v Nelson at Wellington 1883/84
- NZ v T.N. Pearce's XI at Scarborough 1958
- Central Districts v England XI at New Plymouth 1977/78
- Victoria v NZ at Melbourne 1982/83
- Wellington v Canterbury at Wellington 1988/89
Close finishes
editVictory by 1 wicket
edit(29 instances) most recent
- Central Districts defeated Canterbury at New Plymouth 2009/10
- Northern Districts defeated Central Districts at Napier 2004/05
Victory by runs
edit- 1 run Northern Districts defeated Central Districts at Rotorua 1989/90
- 2 runs Auckland defeated Canterbury at Auckland 1903/04
- 2 runs Wellington defeated Canterbury Wellington 1935/36
- 3 Runs (5 instances)
Victory after following on
edit| 1st Innings | 2nd & 3rd Innings | 4th Innings | Winner | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury 392 | Auckland 180 & 302 | Canterbury 84 | Auckland by 6 runs | at Auckland | 1952/53 |
| Otago 320-9d | Northern Districts 165 & 275 | Otago 105 | ND by 15 runs | at Dunedin | 1961/62 |
| Northern Districts 224 | Auckland 69 & 303 | Northern Districts 140 | Auckland by 8 runs | at Auckland | 1963/64 |
| Auckland 351-9d | Canterbury 166 & 360 | Auckland 149 | Canterbury by 26 runs | at Christchurch | 1973/74 |
| Otago 268 | Auckland 101 & 278 | Otago 108 | Auckland by 3 runs | at Dunedin | 2004/05 |
Batting records
editMost matches, most runs, most centuries, highest average: for a province
editPlayers in bold are still active.
| Most Matches | Most Runs | Most Centuries | Highest Average† | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A.H. Marshall (ND) | 127 | M.S. Sinclair (CD) | 13717 | M.S. Sinclair (CD) | 27 | G.A. Hick (ND) | 79.03 |
| E.J. Gray (W) | 120 | P.G. Fulton (C) | 8719 | C.D. Cumming (O) | 21 | M.D. Crowe (CD) | 68.72 |
| J.A.F. Yovich (ND) | 120 | M.H.W. Papps (C) | 6663 | M.D. Bell (W) | 20 | V.J. Scott (A) | 60.10 |
| R.H. Vance (W) | 119 | C.D. Cumming (O) | 6589 | M.H.W. Papps (C) | 19 | B. Sutcliffe (O) | 59.09 |
| M.S. Sinclair (CD) | 119 | M.D. Bell (W) | 6565 | D.R. Flynn (ND) | 19 | C.Z. Harris (C) | 57.89 |
| G.W. Aldridge (ND) | 119 | B. A. Edgar (W) | 6494 | B. Sutcliffe (O) | 17 | C. Munro (A) | 58.23 |
| L.J. Woodcock (W) | 126 | R.H. Vance (W) | 6440 | P.J. Ingram (CD) | 17 | A.H. Jones (W) | 53.17 |
| G.E. Bradburn (ND) | 115 | J.A.H Marshall (ND) | 6418 | T.G. McIntosh (A) | 17 | C.F.K. van Wyk (CD) | 52.85 |
| J.S. Patel (W) | 118 | L.J. Woodcock (W) | 6701 | B.A. Edgar (W) | 15 | J.G. Myburgh (C) | 51.71 |
| P.G. Fulton (C) | 121 | B. Sutcliffe (O) | 6028 | P.G. Fulton (C) | 16 | M.S. Sinclair (CD) | 51.68 |
- T.G. McIntosh has played the most matches for Auckland: 102[7]
- W.K. Lees has played the most matches for Otago: 108[8]
- † for players who have scored more than 2000 runs.
Highest innings
edit- 385 Bert Sutcliffe Otago v Canterbury at Christchurch 1952/53
- 355 Bert Sutcliffe Otago v Auckland at Dunedin 1949/50
- 338* Roger Blunt Otago v Canterbury at Christchurch 1931/32
- 336* Wally Hammond England v New Zealand at Auckland 1932/33
- 334 Dean Brownlie Northern Districts v Central Districts at New Plymouth 2014/15
- 327* Devon Conway Wellington v Canterbury at Wellington 2019/20
- 317 Ken Rutherford New Zealand v D.B.Close XI at Scarborough 1986
- 316* Michael Papps Wellington v Auckland at Wellington 2017/18
- 306 Mark Richardson New Zealand v Zimbabwe A at Kwekwe 2000/01
- 302 Brendon McCullum New Zealand v India at Wellington 2013/14
- 301 Peter Fulton Canterbury v Auckland at Christchurch 2002/2003
- 299 Martin Crowe New Zealand v Sri Lanka at Wellington 1990/91
| Auckland | Canterbury | Central Districts | Northern Districts | Otago | Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 W.N. Carson v (O) 1936/37 | 301* P.G. Fulton v (A) 2002/03 | 247 P.J. Ingram v (ND) 2008/09 | 334 D. Brownlie v (CD) 2014/15 | 385 B. Sutcliffe | 327* D.P. Conway v (C) 2019/20 |
| 269* C. Munro v (W) 2012/13 | 261 T.W.M. Latham v (CD) 2013/14 | 245* P.J. Ingram v (W) 2009/10 | 284* K.S. Williamson v (W) 2011/12 | 355 B. Sutcliffe | 316* M.H.W. Papps v (A) 2017/18 |
| 268 T. McIntosh v (C) 2007/08 | 251* C.Z. Harris v (CD) 1996/97 | 243* M.S. Sinclair v (O) 2007/08 | 241 D.R. Flynn v (O) 2010/11 | 338* R.C.Blunt | 296 J.R. Reid v (ND) 1962/63 |
Highest partnerships
editFirst wicket
- 432 M.H.W. Papps & L.J. Woodcock, Wellington v Auckland at Wellington 2017/18
- 428 P.J. Ingram & J.M. How, Central Districts v Wellington at Wellington 2009/10
- 387 G.M. Turner & T.W Jarvis, NZ v West Indies at Georgetown 1971/72
Second wicket
- 317 R.T Hart & P.S. Briasco, Central Districts v Canterbury at New Plymouth 1983/84
- 315* H.H. Gibbs & J.H. Kallis, South Africa v NZ at Christchurch 1998/99
- 303 C.S. Dempster & C.F.W. Allcott, NZ v Warwickshire at Birmingham 1927
Third wicket
- 467 A.H Jones & M.D Crowe, NZ v Sri Lanka at Wellington 1990/91
- 445 P.E. Whitelaw & W.N. Carson, Auckland v Otago at Dunedin 1936/37
- 394* P.G. Kennedy & R.T. Latham, Canterbury v Northern Districts at Rotorua 1990/91
Fourth wicket
- 350 Mustaq Mohammad & Asif Iqbal, Pakistan v NZ at Dunedin 1972/73
- 324 J.R. Reid & W.M. Wallace, NZ v Cambridge University Cambridge 1949
- 310 J.D. Ryder & N.R. Parlane, Wellington v Central Districts at Palmerston North 2004/05
Fifth wicket
- 347* M.J. Horne & A.C. Barnes, Auckland v Northern Districts at Auckland 2003/04
- 341 G.R. Larsen & E.B. McSweeney, Wellington v Central Districts at Levin 1987/88
- 319 K.R. Rutherford & E.J. Gray, NZ v DB Close's XI at Scarbourough 1986
Sixth wicket
- 379* S.L. Stewart & C.F.K. van Wyk, Canterbury v Central Districts at New Plymouth 2009/10
- 377 C. Munro & Craig Cachopa, Auckland v Wellington at Auckland 2012/13
- 352 B.J. Watling & B.B. McCullum, New Zealand v India at Wellington 2013/14
Seventh wicket
- 265 J.L. Powell & N. Dorreen, Canterbury v Otago at Christchurch 1929/30
- 261 A.D.R. Campbell & P.A. Strang, Zimbabwe v Canterbury at Timaru 1997/98
- 250 C.J. Nevin & M.D.J. Walker, Wellington v Otago at Wellington 2003/04
Eighth wicket
- 433 V.T. Trumper & A. Sims, Sim's Australian XI v Canterbury at Christchurch 1913/14
- 256 S.P. Fleming & J.E.C. Franklin, NZ v South Africa at Cape Town 2005/06
- 253 N.J Astle & A.C. Parore, NZ v Australia at Perth 2001/02
Ninth wicket
- 239 H.B. Cave & I.B. Leggat, Central Districts v Otago at Dunedin 1952/53
- 225 L.J. Woodcock & M.J. Tugaga, Wellington v Central Districts at Wellington 2009/10
- 209 P.J. Wiseman & B.P. Martin, New Zealand A v Sri Lanka A at Christchurch 2003/04
Tenth wicket
- 184 R.C. Blunt & W. Hawksworth, Otago v Canterbury at Christchurch 1931/32
- 160 L.K. Germon & W.A. Wisneski, Canterbury v Northern Districts at Rangiora 1997/98
- 151 B.F. Hastings & R.O. Collinge, NZ v Pakistan at Auckland 1972/73
| Auckland | Canterbury | Central Districts | Northern Districts | Otago | Wellington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 286 B. Sutcliffe & D.D. Taylor v (C) 1948/49 | 306 L.A.Cuff & J.D. Lawrence v (A) 1893/94 | 428 P.J. Ingram & J.M. How, v (W) 2009/10 | 274 B.S. Wilson & B.J. Watling v (CD) 2010/11 | 373 B. Sutcliffe & L. Watt v (A) 1950/51 | 432 M.H.W. Papps & L.J. Woodcock v (A) 2017/18 |
| 2nd | 241 T.J. Franklin & J.J. Crowe v (W) 1988/89 | 243 M.H.W. Papps & J.G. Myburgh v (CD) 2007/08 | 317 R.T Hart & P.S. Briasco v (C) 1983/84 | 301 D.R. Flynn & B.S. Wilson v (A) 2012/13 | 254 K.J. Burns & K.R. Rutherford v (W) 1987/88 | 287 M.D. Bell & J.D. Wells v (A) 1997/98 |
| 3rd | 445 P.E. Whitelaw & W.N. Carson v (O) 1936/37 | 394* P.G. Kennedy & R.T. Latham v (ND) 1990/91 | 264 P.J.Ingram & M.S. Sinclair v (ND) 2008/09 | 261* M.P. Maynard & S.A. Thomson v (A) 1990/91 | 306 S.B. Haig v N.T. Broom (CD) 2009/10 | 346 G.P. Burnett v R.A. Verry (ND) 1991/92 |
| 4th | 280 J.J. Crowe & D.N. Patel v (ND) 1991/92 | 278 M.L. Page & A.W. Roberts v (W) 1931/32 | 276* M.D. Crowe & P.S. Briasco v (C) 1986/87 | 283 D.R. Flynn & C.J. Anderson v (0) 2012/13 | 235 K.J. Burns & R.N. Hoskin v (ND) 1987/88 | 310 J.D. Ryder & N.R. Parlane v (CD) 2004/05 |
| 5th | 347* M.J. Horne & A.C. Barnes v (ND) 2003/04 | 290 G.R. Stead & C.Z. Harris v (CD) 1996/97 | 301 J.I Englefield & R.L. Taylor v (W) 2004/05 | 155* J.A.H. Marshall & N.K.W. Horsley v (C) 2005/06 | 266 B. Sutcliffe & W.S. Haig v (A) 1952/53 | 341 G.R. Larsen & E.B. McSweeney (CD) 1987/88 |
| 6th | 377 C. Munro & Craig Cachopa, v (W)2012/13 | 379* S.L. Stewart & C.F.K. van Wyk v (CD) 2009/10 | 235 M.S. Sinclair & B.B.J. Griggs v (W) 2008/09 | 322 M.G. Orchard & J.A.F. Yovich v (CD) 2005/06 | 256 N Kelly & M Chu v (CD) 2021/22 | 226 E.J. Gray & R.W. Ormiston v (CD) 1981/82 |
| 7th | 224 V.J. Scott & A.M. Matheson v (C) 1937/38 | 265 J.L. Powell & N. Dorreen v (O) 1929/30 | 219 B.W. Yuile & B.L. Hampton v (C) 1967/68 | 136 D.J. Nash & A.R. Tait v (CD) 1997/98 | 182 B. Sutcliffe & A.W. Gilbertson v (C) 1952/53 | 250 C.J. Nevin & M.D.J. Walker v (O) 2003/04 |
| 8th | 189 W.N. Carson & A.M. Matheson v (W) 1938/39 | 220 P.J. Wiseman & B.C. Hiini v (ND) 2005/06 | 173 I.D.S. Smith & G.K. Robertson v(ND) 192/83 | 163 P.D. McGlashan & G.W. Aldrige v (C) 2008/09 | 165* J.N. Crawford & A.G. Eckhold v (W) 1914/15 | 180 R.G. Twose & M.C. Goodson v (O) 1994/95 |
| 9th | 151 R.A. Young & G.J. Morgan v (ND) 2007/08 | 182* L.K. Germon & R.M. Ford v (W) 1989/90 | 239 H.B. Cave & I.B. Leggat v (O) 1952/53 | 188 N.R. Parlane & D.R. Tuffey v (W) 1999/2000 | 208 W.C. McSkimming & B.E. Scott v (A) 2004/05 | 225 L.J. Woodcock & M.J. Tugaga v (CD) 2009/10 |
| 10th | 119 W.N. Carson & J. Cowie v (W) 1937/38 | 160 L.K. Germon & W.A. Wisneski v (ND) 1997/98 | 133 G.A Bartlett & I.A. Colquuhoun v (A) 1959/60 | 113* P.D. McGlashan & G.W. Aldridge v (W) 2005/06 | 184 R.C. Blunt & W. Hawksworth v (C) 1931/32 | 138 K.C. James & A.W.S. Brice v (W) 1926/27 |
Most runs and highest average in a season
edit| Most Runs in a Season | Highest average in a Season† | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | I | NO | HS | Runs | Ave | 100s | M | I | NO | HS | Runs | Ave | 100s | |||||
| M.D. Crowe | 1986/87 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 175* | 1676 | 93.11 | 8 | W.R. Hammond (E) | 1932/33 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 336* | 621 | 310.50 | 2 | |
| P.G. Fulton | 2012/13 | 12 | 23 | 2 | 136 | 1249 | 59.47 | 5 | W.M. Woodfull (V) | 1924/25 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 212* | 710 | 177.50 | 2 | |
| G.M. Turner | 1975/76 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 177* | 1244 | 77.75 | 5 | M.J. Greatbatch | 1995/96 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 220 | 623 | 155.75 | 4 | |
| G.A. Hick | 1988/89 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 211* | 1228 | 94.46 | 6 | Javid Miandad (P) | 1988/89 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 271 | 597 | 149.25 | 3 | |
| M.D. Bell | 2001/02 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 134 | 1092 | 52.00 | 6 | C.Z. Harris | 1996/97 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 251* | 835 | 139.16 | 3 | |
| H.D. Rutherford | 2012/13 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 171 | 1077 | 46.82 | 2 | W.M. Woodfull (OZ) | 1927/28 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 284* | 781 | 130.16 | 3 | |
| J.J. Crowe | 1991/92 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 142* | 1063 | 62.52 | 4 | W.N. Carson | 1936/37 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 290 | 500 | 125.00 | 2 | |
| D.G. Brownlie | 2012/13 | 16 | 28 | 2 | 142* | 1057 | 40.65 | 4 | W. Bardsley (NSW) | 1923/24 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 200* | 623 | 124.60 | 1 | |
| R.H. Vance | 1988/89 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 254* | 1037 | 64.81 | 4 | D.J. Cullinan (SA) | 1998/99 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 275* | 553 | 110.60 | 3 | |
| M.H. Richardson | 2000/01 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 166 | 1035 | 60.88 | 2 | J.S. Hiddleston (W) | 1925/26 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 212 | 537 | 107.40 | 2 | |
| J.G. Wright | 1986/87 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 192 | 1019 | 53.63 | 3 | C. Munro | 2012/13 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 269* | 623 | 124.60 | 3 | |
| M.H.W. Papps | 2006/07 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 188 | 1005 | 91.36 | 4 | K.S. Williamson | 2011/12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 284* | 517 | 103.40 | 2 | |
| M.S. Sinclair | 1999/2000 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 214 | 1004 | 41.83 | 3 | ||||||||||
| B. Popli | 2015/16 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 172 | 1149 | 67.58 | 3 | ||||||||||
Note: (E)=England, (V)=Victoria, (P)=Pakistan (OZ)=Australia (NSW)=New South Wales (SA)=South Africa (W)=Wellington
† more than 500 runs
Most centuries in a season
edit- 8 M.D Crowe 1986/87
- 6 E. de C. Weekes (WI) 1955/56
- 6 G.A. Hick 1988/89
- 6 M.D. Bell 2000/01
- 5 G.M. Turner 1975/76
- 5 P.G. Fulton 2012/13
(22 players have scored 4 centuries in a Season)
Two centuries in a match
edit(37 instances)
| Most Times | One Double Century & One Century | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sutcliffe | 4 times | B. Sutcliffe | 243 & 100* | NZ v Essex | at Southend | 1949 | |
| G.M. Turner | 3 times | G.S. Chappell | 247* & 133 | Australia v NZ | at Wellington | 1973/74 | |
| M.D.Crowe | 2 times | M.J. Horne | 118 & 209* | Auckland v Northern Districts | at Auckland | 2003/04 | |
| P.J.Ingram | 2 times | ||||||
(Only Arthur Fagg has ever scored 2 double-centuries in a match 244 & 202*, Kent v Essex at Colchester, 1938)
Most runs in a career
editMost of the players on this list scored a lot of their runs for overseas teams. Where this is the case the number of runs and the names of the teams are included. Players in bold are still active.
| M | Inn | NO | HS | Runs | Ave | 100s | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.M.Turner | 455 | 792 | 101 | 311* | 34346 | 49.70 | 103 | 22298 runs for Worcestershire |
| J.G.Wright | 366 | 636 | 44 | 192 | 25073 | 42.35 | 59 | 10638 runs for Derbyshire |
| M.D. Crowe | 247 | 412 | 62 | 299 | 19608 | 56.02 | 71 | 3948 runs for Somerset |
| B. Sutcliffe | 233 | 407 | 39 | 385 | 17447 | 47.41 | 44 | |
| G.P.Howarth | 338 | 584 | 42 | 183 | 17294 | 31.90 | 32 | 9284 runs for Surrey |
| J.R. Reid | 246 | 418 | 28 | 296 | 16128 | 41.35 | 39 | |
| S.P.Fleming | 247 | 406 | 32 | 274* | 16409 | 43.87 | 35 | 4390 runs for Middlesex, Nottinghamshire & Yorkshire |
| D.N.Patel | 358 | 558 | 51 | 204 | 15188 | 29.95 | 26 | 9734 runs for Worcestershire |
| K.R. Rutherford | 220 | 383 | 33 | 317 | 13974 | 39.92 | 35 | 3026 runs for Gauteng & Transvaal |
| M.S. Sinclair | 188 | 319 | 37 | 268 | 13717 | 48.64 | 36 | |
| B.E. Congdon | 241 | 416 | 40 | 202* | 13101 | 34.84 | 23 | |
| C.M. Spearman | 201 | 360 | 16 | 341 | 13021 | 37.85 | 30 | 6970 runs for Gloucestershire |
| H.J.H. Marshall | 264 | 434 | 29 | 170 | 14820 | 36.59 | 31 | 7000+ runs for Gloucestershire |
| R.E. Hitchcock | 323 | 519 | 71 | 153* | 12473 | 27.84 | 13 | 12269 runs for Warwickshire |
| M.H.W Papps | 188 | 344 | 26 | 316* | 12294 | 38.66 | 33 | |
| C.C.R. Dacre | 269 | 439 | 20 | 223 | 12230 | 29.18 | 24 | 8271 runs for Gloucestershire |
| C.S. Dempster | 184 | 306 | 36 | 212 | 12145 | 44.98 | 35 | 4659 runs for Leicestershire |
| R.J. Hadlee | 342 | 473 | 93 | 210* | 12052 | 31.71 | 14 | 6014 runs for Nottinghamshire & Tasmania |
Best average in a career
editQualification: More than 3000 runs. Players in bold are still active.
| Matches | Innings | Not Out | High Score | Runs | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.D. Crowe | 247 | 412 | 62 | 299 | 19608 | 56.02 |
| C. Munro | 46 | 71 | 4 | 281 | 3529 | 52.67 |
| V.J. Scott | 80 | 130 | 17 | 204 | 5620 | 49.73 |
| G.M.Turner | 455 | 792 | 101 | 311* | 34346 | 49.70 |
| K.S. Williamson | 123 | 212 | 17 | 284 | 9516 | 48.80 |
| M.S. Sinclair | 188 | 319 | 37 | 268 | 13717 | 48.64 |
| M.P. Donelly | 131 | 221 | 26 | 208* | 9250 | 47.60 |
| B. Sutcliffe | 223 | 407 | 39 | 385 | 17447 | 47.41 |
| C.Z. Harris | 131 | 204 | 42 | 251* | 7377 | 45.53 |
| C.S. Dempster | 184 | 306 | 36 | 212 | 12145 | 44.98 |
Redpath Cup – Won most times
editThe Redpath Cup is awarded to the best batsman in a season for performances in first-class cricket.[9]
- 6 times Bert Sutcliffe
- 5 times John Reid
- 4 times Stewie Dempster
- 4 times Glenn Turner
- 4 times Martin Crowe
- 3 times Lawrie Miller
- 3 times Graham Dowling
- 3 times Geoff Howarth
- 3 times Ross Taylor
- 3 times Kane Williamson
Bowling records
editMost wickets for one province
edit| Matches | Wickets | Runs | Average | 5WI | 10WM | Best in Innings | Best in Match | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Chatfield | Wellington | 84 | 403 | 7531 | 18.68 | 23 | 7 | 8–24 | 13–86 |
| S.L. Boock | Otago | 88 | 399 | 8235 | 20.63 | 28 | 7 | 8–57 | 15–104 |
| D.R. O'Sullivan | Central Districts | 90 | 392 | 9560 | 24.38 | 21 | 3 | 6–40 | 10–80 |
| E.J. Gray | Wellington | 120 | 357 | 9778 | 27.38 | 13 | 3 | 8–37 | 14–151 |
| G.W. Aldridge | Northern Districts | 119 | 355 | 10052 | 28.32 | 14 | 1 | 6-41 | 11-145 |
| M.R. Gillespie | Wellington | 82 | 344 | 9389 | 27.29 | 16 | 2 | 6–38 | 11-148 |
| H.J. Howarth | Auckland | 80 | 332 | 7361 | 22.17 | 18 | 4 | 8–75 | 14–94 |
| R.W. Blair | Wellington | 59 | 330 | 5004 | 15.16 | 30 | 10 | 9–72 | 14–136 |
| M.W. Priest | Canterbury | 88 | 290 | 8501 | 29.31 | 12 | 3 | 9–95 | 12–162 |
| A.D. Downes | Otago | 44 | 287 | 3902 | 13.59 | 33 | 13 | 8–35 | 14–103 |
| R.J. Hadlee | Canterbury | 62 | 285 | 4600 | 16.14 | 19 | 2 | 7–49 | 12–81 |
| A.M. Moir | Otago | 54 | 282 | 5926 | 21.01 | 20 | 5 | 8–37 | 15–203 |
| C.W. Dickeson | Northern Districts | 90 | 282 | 8242 | 29.22 | 9 | 2 | 7–79 | 11–142 |
Best bowling in a match
edit- 16–130 A.R. Tait Northern Districts v Auckland at Hamilton 1996/97
- 15–60 S.T. Callaway Canterbury v Hawkes Bay at Napier 1903/04
- 15–94 F.H. Cooke Otago v Canterbury at Christchurch 1882/83
- 15–104 S.L Boock Otago v Auckland at Dunedin 1989/90
- 15–123 R.J. Hadlee New Zealand v Australia at Brisbane 1985/86
| Auckland | Canterbury | Central Districts | Northern Districts | Otago | Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–63 A.W. Rees v (O) 1889/89 | 15–60 S.T. Callaway v (HB) 1903/04 | 13–64 H.B. Cave v (A) 1952/53 | 16–130 A.R. Tait v (A) 1996/97 | 15–94 F.H. Cooke v (C) 1882/83 | 14–136 R.W. Blair v (C) 1956/57 |
| 14–65 J.A. Hayes v (W) 1957/58 | 15–168 D.J. McBeath v (A) 1918/19 | 11–99 D.D. Beard v (O) 1956/57 | 13–99 R.P. de Groen v (O) 1992/93 | 15–104 S.L. Boock v (A) 1989/90 | 14–151 E.J. Gray v (C) 1985/86 |
| 14–94 H.J. Howarth v (O) 1973/74 | 14–59 R.J. Read v (S) 1920/21 | 11–115 M.J. Mason v (C) 2002/03 | 12–55 B.P. Martin v (A) 1999/00 | 15–203 A.M. Moir v (CD) 1953/54 | 13–58 I.J. Salmon v (N) 1873/74 |
Note: (HB)=Hawkes Bay, (S)=Southland, (N)=Nelson
Four Wickets with Consecutive Balls
edit- A.D. Downes Otago v Auckland at Dunedin 1893/94
- N. Wagner Otago v Wellington at Queenstown 2010/11†
†Wagner took five wickets in one over.
Hat Tricks
edit(38 Instances)
Best bowling in an innings
edit- 10–28 A.E Moss Canterbury v Wellington at Christchurch 1889/90
- 9–13 P.J. Wiseman Canterbury v Central Districts at Christchurch 2004/05
- 9–36 A.F. Wensley Auckland v Otago at Auckland 1929/30
- 9–47 T.H. Dent Hawkes Bay v Wellington at Napier 1900/01
- 9–48 A.R. Tait Northern Districts v Auckland at Hamilton 1996/97
- 9–52 R.J. Hadlee New Zealand v Australia at Brisbane 1985/86
- 9–55 R.J. Hadlee New Zealand v West Zone at Rajkot 1988/89
| Auckland | Canterbury | Central Districts | Northern Districts | Otago | Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–36 A.F. Wensley v (O) 1929/30 | 10–28 A.E. Moss v (W) 1889/90 | 9–100 B.W. Yuile v (C) 1965/66 | 9–48 A.R. Tait v (A) 1996/97 | 9–50 A.H. Fisher v (Q) 1896/97 | 9–67 A.W.S. Brice v (A) 1918/19 |
| 9–75 R. Neill v (C) 1891/92 | 9–13 P.J. Wiseman v (CD) 1996/97 | 7–28 B.W. Yuile v (ND) 1967/68 | 8–21 M.C. Langdon v (A) 1963/64 | 9–72 F.H. Cooke v (C) 1884/85 | 9–72 R.W. Blair v (W) 1956/57 |
| 9–86 R. Neill v (C) 1897/98 | 9–56 D.J. McBeath v (A) 1918/19 | 7–31 H.B. Cave v (A) 1952/53 | 8–27 T.G. Southee v (W) 2009/10 | 9–93 P.J. Petherick v (ND) 1975/76 | 9–75 R.W. Blair v (C) 1956/57 |
Note (Q)=Queensland, (NZ-23)=NZ under 23 XI
Most wickets in a season
edit| Matches | Wickets | Runs | Ave | 5WI | 10WM | Best | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.L. Boock | 1977/78 | 13 | 66 | 1088 | 16.48 | 6 | 0 | 7–57 |
| R.J. Hadlee | 1986/87 | 11 | 62 | 935 | 15.08 | 8 | 1 | 7–79 |
| R.J. Hadlee | 1981/82 | 10 | 59 | 867 | 14.69 | 7 | 0 | 6–26 |
| S.L. Boock | 1978/79 | 12 | 58 | 1238 | 21.34 | 4 | 1 | 8–59 |
| G.J. Thompson | 1902/03 | 7 | 57 | 668 | 11.71 | 6 | 3 | 8–124 |
| S.L. Boock | 1986/87 | 10 | 55 | 920 | 16.72 | 6 | 1 | 6–62 |
| S.T. Calloway | 1903/04 | 5 | 54 | 474 | 8.77 | 8 | 4 | 8–33 |
| R.W. Blair | 1956/57 | 8 | 53 | 784 | 14.79 | 6 | 4 | 9–72 |
| A.R. Tait | 1996/97 | 9 | 53 | 865 | 16.32 | 4 | 1 | 9–48 |
| C.J. Drum | 2001/02 | 9 | 53 | 827 | 15.60 | 3 | 2 | 6–34 |
| C.S. Martin | 2003/04 | 12 | 53 | 1144 | 21.58 | 6 | 1 | 6–76 |
Most wickets in a career
editMost of the players high on this list took a lot of their wickets for overseas teams. Where this is the case the number of wickets and the names of the teams are included.
| M | Wkts | Runs | Ave | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Hadlee | 342 | 1490 | 26998 | 18.11 | 622 wickets for Nottinghamshire, 13 for Tasmania | |
| C.V. Grimmett † | 248 | 1424 | 31740 | 22.11 | 1402 wickets for various Australian teams | |
| S.G. Smith ‡ | 211 | 955 | 17272 | 18.08 | 502 wickets for Northamptonshire, 190 for West Indian teams | |
| T.L. Pritchard | 200 | 818 | 19062 | 23.30 | 695 wickets for Warwickshire | |
| J.S. Patel | 243 | 698 | 24148 | 34.59 | 300+ wickets for Warwickshire | |
| A.R. Adams | 173 | 692 | 16577 | 23.95 | 400+ wickets for Nottinghamshire & Essex | |
| D.N. Patel | 358 | 654 | 21737 | 33.23 | 357 wickets for Worcestershire | |
| C.L. Cairns | 217 | 647 | 18322 | 28.31 | 241 wickets for Nottinghamshire | |
| S.L. Boock | 164 | 640 | 14314 | 22.36 | ||
| C.S. Martin | 192 | 599 | 19070 | 31.83 | ||
| E.J. Chatfield | 157 | 587 | 13429 | 22.87 | ||
| N. Wagner | 137 | 568 | 15473 | 27.24 | ||
| D.L. Vettori | 174 | 565 | 17981 | 31.82 | ||
| J.V. Saunders § | 107 | 553 | 12065 | 21.81 | 472 wickets for various Australian teams | |
| R.W. Blair | 119 | 537 | 9961 | 18.54 | ||
| W.E. Merritt | 125 | 536 | 13669 | 25.50 | 151 wickets for Northamptonshire | |
| R.O. Collinge | 163 | 524 | 12793 | 24.41 | ||
| D.R. O'Sullivan | 136 | 523 | 13554 | 25.91 | 84 wickets for Hampshire | |
| J.G. Bracewell | 149 | 522 | 13919 | 26.66 | ||
| R.C. Motz | 142 | 518 | 11769 | 22.72 | ||
| J.C. Alabaster | 143 | 500 | 12688 | 25.37 |
†Grimmett was born in Dunedin, grew up in NZ, played the first 9 matches of his career for Wellington, and then moved to Australia.
‡Smith was born in Trinidad, played for West Indian teams for the first 5 years of his career, then played for Northamptonshire and West Indian teams for 10 years, and finally played for NZ teams for the last 12 years of his career. Died in Auckland.
§ Saunders was born in Melbourne. Played for Australian teams from 1899 to 1910. Played for Wellington for the last 5 years of his career. Played 1 match for NZ. Died in Melbourne.
Best average in a career
editQualification: More than 200 wickets.
| Matches | Wickets | Runs | Average | Career | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.D. Downes | 51 | 311 | 4564 | 14.67 | 1888/89-1913/14 |
| E.F. Upham | 49 | 265 | 4414 | 16.65 | 1892/93-1909/10 |
| S.T.Callaway | 62 | 320 | 5460 | 17.06 | 1888/89-1906/07 |
| S.G. Smith | 211 | 955 | 17272 | 18.08 | 1899/1900-1925/26 |
| R.J. Hadlee | 342 | 1490 | 26998 | 18.11 | 1971/72-1990 |
| R.W. Blair | 119 | 537 | 9961 | 18.54 | 1951/52-1964/65 |
| J.H. Bennett | 52 | 241 | 4476 | 18.58 | 1898/99-1919/20 |
Winsor Cup – Won most times
editThe Winsor Cup is awarded to the best bowler in a season for performances in first-class cricket.[9]
- 13 times Richard Hadlee
- 5 times Chris Martin
- 4 times Chris Cairns
- 3 times Jack Cowie
- 3 times Tom Burtt
- 3 times Bob Blair
- 3 times Dick Motz
- 3 times Richard Collinge
- 3 times Danny Morrison
- 3 times Daniel Vettori
All rounders' Records
editA century and 5 wickets twice in the same match
edit- W.W. Armstrong 126*, 5–27 & 5–25 Australia v New Zealand (not test) at Christchurch 1904/05
- J.N.Crawford 110 & 4*, 5–90 & 5–53 Wellington v Auckland 1917/18
(Only George Hirst has ever scored 2 centuries and taken 5 wickets twice in the same match, 111 & 117*, 6–70 & 5–45, Yorkshire v Somerset, 1906)
A century and 10 wickets in the same match
edit- F.E. Woolley 132, 6–50 & 4–38 MCC v Otago at Dunedin 1929/30
- D.N Patel 6 & 204, 6–117 & 4–116 Auckland v Northern Districts at Auckland 1991/92
A century and 5 wickets in an innings of the same match
edit(41 instances)
Most recent
- T.G. Southee 156, 5–69 & 2–75 Northern Districts v Wellington at Wellington 2012/13
- B.J. Diamanti 0, 135* & 5–74 Central Districts v Canterbury at Rangiora 2008/09
- T.K. Canning 115 & 6–44, 2–28 Auckland v Northern Districts at Hamilton 2004/05
- G.E. Bradburn 35, 104 & 5–114 Northern Districts v Wellington at Wellington 2000/01
Most times
- J.R. Reid 3 times
- B.R. Taylor 2 times
- M.D. Crowe 2 times
500 runs and 25 wickets in the same season
edit| Runs | Ave | Wkts | Ave | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.R. Reid | 1954/55 | 505 | 38.84 | 30 | 16.53 |
| J.T. Sparling | 1959/60 | 705 | 37.11 | 36 | 19.50 |
| J.R. Reid | 1960/61 | 549 | 34.31 | 37 | 14.78 |
| V. Pollard | 1967/68 | 537 | 31.58 | 31 | 24.74 |
| B.R. Taylor | 1968/69 | 518 | 39.84 | 30 | 28.06 |
| B.L. Cairns | 1975/76 | 538 | 41.38 | 27 | 25.66 |
| R.J. Hadlee | 1981/82 | 500 | 33.33 | 59 | 14.69 |
| V.R. Brown | 1984/85 | 540 | 38.57 | 31 | 31.35 |
| E.J. Gray | 1985/86 | 545 | 49.54 | 34 | 22.00 |
| M.W. Priest | 1988/89 | 603 | 43.07 | 28 | 40.14 |
| G.E. Bradburn | 1989/90 | 842 | 38.27 | 30 | 30.93 |
| D.N. Patel | 1991/92 | 679 | 52.23 | 41 | 28.09 |
| S.W. Duff | 1991/92 | 559 | 46.58 | 28 | 27.64 |
| S.B. Styris | 2001/02 | 662 | 44.13 | 28 | 17.03 |
| P.J. Wiseman | 2003/04 | 535 | 38.21 | 31 | 31.00 |
| C. de Grandhomme | 2013/14 | 629 | 48.38 | 30 | 20.80 |
| A.M. Ellis | 2014/15 | 853 | 53.31 | 29 | 32.93 |
| A.M. Ellis | 2015/16 | 518 | 37.00 | 33 | 18.57 |
| A.M. Ellis | 2016/17 | 652 | 40.75.00 | 27 | 24.59 |
| T.D. Astle | 2016/17 | 522 | 37.28 | 31 | 26.87 |
2000 runs and 150 wickets for a province
edit| Runs | Bat Ave | Wickets | Bowl Ave | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | J.T. Sparling | 2977 | 28.08 | 248 | 21.47 |
| Auckland | D.N. Patel | 3648 | 39.22 | 184 | 23.35 |
| Canterbury | D. Reese | 2066 | 25.50 | 168 | 18.09 |
| Canterbury | D.W. Stead | 3169 | 25.97 | 167 | 29.99 |
| Canterbury | V.R. Brown | 2872 | 28.72 | 159 | 27.62 |
| Canterbury | R.J. Hadlee | 2012 | 25.79 | 285 | 16.14 |
| Canterbury | M.W. Priest | 3457 | 31.71 | 290 | 19.38 |
| Canterbury | T.D. Astle | 3889 | 27.19 | 287 | 31.44 |
| Central Districts | B.W. Yuile | 2190 | 27.37 | 233 | 29.31 |
| Central Districts | S.W. Duff | 3079 | 30.79 | 208 | 32.96 |
| Northern Districts | G.E. Bradburn | 4614 | 27.96 | 231 | 31.61 |
| Northern Districts | J.A.F Yovich | 4839 | 30.24 | 255 | 33.64 |
| Northern Districts | G.W. Aldridge | 2327 | 20.23 | 355 | 28.31 |
| Wellington | H.M. McGirr | 3032 | 32.60 | 166 | 26.06 |
| Wellington | J.R. Reid | 4538 | 48.27 | 172 | 18.11 |
| Wellington | E.J. Gray | 4228 | 29.56 | 357 | 27.38 |
| Canterbury | A.M. Ellis | 4972 | 37.10 | 237 | 28.76 |
| Wellington | J.E.C. Franklin | 4595 | 44.18 | 206 | 24.77 |
No player has scored 2000 runs and taken 150 wickets for Otago
3750 runs and 375 wickets in a career
editPlayers in bold still active
| Matches | Runs | Bat Ave | 100s | Wickets | Bowl Ave | 5WI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.R. Reid | 246 | 16128 | 41.35 | 39 | 466 | 22.60 | 15 | |
| R.J. Hadlee | 342 | 12052 | 31.71 | 14 | 1490 | 18.11 | 102 | |
| S.G. Smith | 211 | 10920 | 31.28 | 14 | 955 | 18.08 | 71 | |
| J.E.C. Franklin | 202 | 9686 | 36.00 | 22 | 476 | 28.18 | 14 | |
| C.L. Cairns | 217 | 10702 | 35.32 | 13 | 647 | 28.31 | 30 | |
| B.W. Yuile | 123 | 3850 | 24.67 | 1 | 375 | 21.89 | 17 | |
| E.J. Gray | 162 | 5472 | 28.80 | 6 | 444 | 28.20 | 16 | |
| B.R. Taylor | 141 | 4579 | 24.75 | 4 | 422 | 25.13 | 15 | |
| C.V. Grimmett | 248 | 4720 | 17.67 | 0 | 1424 | 18.11 | 127 | |
| J.G. Bracewell | 149 | 4354 | 25.91 | 4 | 522 | 26.66 | 33 | |
| D.L. Vettori | 174 | 6695 | 29.62 | 9 | 565 | 31.82 | 33 | |
| A.R. Adams | 173 | 4540 | 21.31 | 3 | 692 | 23.95 | 32 | |
| D.N. Patel | 358 | 15188 | 29.95 | 26 | 654 | 33.23 | 27 | |
| B.L. Cairns | 148 | 4165 | 20.72 | 1 | 473 | 26.52 | 24 | |
| J.S. Patel | 243 | 5515 | 22.51 | 2 | 698 | 34.59 | 25 | |
| P.J. Wiseman | 186 | 4254 | 20.95 | 2 | 466 | 33.74 | 18 |
The order of the players on this list is determined by: Batting average minus Bowling average. The greater the positive difference, the higher he is on the list.
Wicket keeping records
editMost dismissals for one province
edit| Matches | Caught | Stumped | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.B. McSweeney | Wellington | 102 | 289 | 39 | 328 |
| C.J. Nevin | Wellington | 106 | 289 | 9 | 298 |
| R.A. Young | Auckland | 97 | 245 | 5 | 250 |
| W.K. Lees | Otago | 108 | 208 | 36 | 244 |
| R.G. Hart | Northern Districts | 85 | 228 | 36 | 243 |
| L.K. Germon | Canterbury | 76 | 217 | 21 | 238 |
| B.B.J. Griggs | Central Districts | 82 | 225 | 7 | 232 |
| D.C. de Boorder | Otago | 61 | 196 | 16 | 212 |
| B.A. Young | Northern Districts | 93 | 179 | 11 | 190 |
| P.D. McGlashan | Northern Districts | 59 | 175 | 12 | 187 |
| B.D. Milburn | Otago | 60 | 148 | 17 | 165 |
| J.T. Ward | Canterbury | 54 | 136 | 17 | 153 |
| P.J. Kelly | Auckland | 48 | 140 | 12 | 152 |
| G.J. Hopkins | Auckland | 43 | 143 | 4 | 147 |
Most dismissals in a match
edit| Catches | Stumpings | Total | at | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 12 | P.D. McGlashan | Northern Districts v Central Districts | Whangarei | 2009/10 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | C.J. Nevin | Wellimgton v Otago | Wellington | 1995/96 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | A.C. Gilchrist | Australia v NZ | Hamilton | 1999/2000 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | G.J. Hopkins | Otago v Canterbury | Dunedin | 2004/05 |
| 8 | 2 | 10 | G.J. Hopkins | New Zealand A v Sri Lanka A | Kandy | 2005/06 |
| 9 | 1 | 10 | B.B. McCullum | New Zealand v South African Invitation XI | Bloemfontein | 2007/08 |
| 9 | 1 | 10 | D.C. De Boorder | Otago v Wellington | Wellington | 2009/10 |
There are 8 instances of 9 dismissals in a match.
Most dismissals in an innings
edit| Catches | Stumpings | Total | at | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 8 | D.C. De Boorder | Otago v Wellimgton | Wellington | 2009/10 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | R.M. Schofield | Central Districts v Wellimgton | Wellington | 1964/65 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | Wasim Bari | Pakistan v NZ | Auckland | 1978/79 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | B.A. Young | Northern District v Canterbury | Christchurch | 1986/87 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | I.D.S. Smith | NZ v Sri Lanka | Hamilton | 1990/91 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | M.G. Croy | Otago v Auckland | Auckland | 2001/02 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | G.J. Hopkins | New Zealand A v South Africa A | Centurion | 2004/05 |
| 5 | 2 | 7 | G.J. Hopkins | New Zealand A v Sri Lanka A | Kandy | 2005/06 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | B.B.J. Griggs | Northern Districts v Central Districts | Hamilton | 2007/08 |
There are 15 instances of 6 dismissals in an innings.
Most dismissals in a season
edit- 49 (49 catches / 0 stumpings) C.J. Nevin 2001/02
- 44 (43/1) D.C. de Boorder 2011/12
- 43 (41/2) B.J. Watling 2013/14
- 41 (31/10) E.B. McSweeney 1984/85
- 41 (35/6) E.B. McSweeney 1989/90
Most dismissals in a career
editPlayers in bold are still active.
| Matches | Caught | Stumped | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.J. Hopkins | 158 | 429 | 26 | 455 |
| I.D.S. Smith | 178 | 390 | 36 | 426 |
| K.C. James † | 204 | 310 | 112 | 422 |
| C.F.K. van Wyk | 127 | 371 | 19 | 390 |
| E.B. McSweeney | 121 | 340 | 45 | 385 |
| A.C. Parore | 163 | 358 | 24 | 382 |
| W.K. Lees | 146 | 292 | 44 | 336 |
| R.A. Young | 126 | 315 | 5 | 320 |
| R.G. Hart | 110 | 298 | 17 | 315 |
| C.J. Nevin | 112 | 299 | 9 | 308 |
| L. Ronchi | 78 | 283 | 13 | 296 |
| K.J. Wadsworth | 118 | 256 | 26 | 282 |
| L.K. Germon | 103 | 256 | 26 | 282 |
| B.B. McCullum | 124 | 259 | 19 | 278 |
Fielding records
editMost catches in a match
edit- 7 J.F.M. Morrison, Wellington v Northern Districts at Wellington 1980/81
- 7 S.P. Fleming, NZ v Zimbabwe at Harare 1997/98
- 6 (16 instances)
Most catches in an innings
edit(12 instances of 5 catches) Most recent
- 5 M.S. Sinclair, Central Districts v Wellington at Wellington 2010/11
- 5 J.M. Brodie, Wellington v Otago at Wellington 2008/09
- 5 J.M. Myburgh, Canterbury v Auckland at Rangiora 2008/09
- 5 C.Z. Harris, Canterbury v England at Christchurch 2001/02
- 5 S.P. Fleming, NZ v Zimbabwe at Harare 1997/98
- 5 J.J. Crowe, Auckland v Canterbury at Auckland 1988/89
Most catches in a season
edit- 23 B.A.G Murray 1967/68
- 22 J.V. Coney 1977/78
- 20 H.J. Howarth 1973/74
References
edit- 2006 New Cricket Almanack
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