In 2023-24, the **Plunket Shield** will resume as New Zealand's premier first-class competition, drawing ten regional teams that will battle for national supremacy. The 22-match campaign will see Canterbury Wizards, Northern Knights, Auckland Stags, Wellington Firebirds, Central Stags, Otago Volts, Northern Districts, Bay of Plenty, Wellington Heat, and the Wairarapa Warriors compete for points across the season. Heavier emphasis will be placed on pinpoint bowling battles, explosive batting sessions, and strategic field placements. Key players such as Brendon McCullum-era stalwarts and rising talents will feature in the lineup, while emerging fast bowlers and spin specialists will contend for wicket-toppers. Every fixture will be broadcast live, ensuring fans capture every pitch-side moment and update the leaderboard daily.
| Team | Team | Venue/Status | Date (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
Canterbury | Wellington
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Basin Reserve, Wellington Day 3: 2nd Session-Wellington won by 129 runs-63.2 |
19 Oct 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Central Districts
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Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland Central Districts won by an innings and 77 runs |
19 Oct 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Northern Knights | Otago
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Seddon Park, Hamilton Northern Knights won by an innings and 32 runs |
19 Oct 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Canterbury | Otago
|
Hagley Oval, Christchurch Match drawn |
27 Oct 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Central Districts | Wellington
|
Saxton Oval, Nelson Wellington won by 172 runs |
27 Oct 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Northern Knights
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Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland Northern Knights won by 9 wkts |
27 Oct 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Canterbury
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Hagley Oval, Christchurch Canterbury won by 8 wkts |
05 Nov 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Central Districts | Otago
|
University Oval, Dunedin Central Districts won by 50 runs |
05 Nov 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Northern Knights | Wellington
|
Basin Reserve, Wellington Match drawn |
05 Nov 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Northern Knights | Otago
|
University Oval, Dunedin Northern Knights won by 34 runs |
14 Nov 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Canterbury | Central Districts
|
McLean Park, Napier Match drawn |
14 Nov 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Wellington
|
Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland Match drawn |
14 Nov 2023 9:30:00 PM |
Central Districts | Northern Knights
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Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Match drawn |
28 Feb 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Canterbury | Wellington
|
Mainpower Oval, Rangiora Wellington won by 5 wkts |
28 Feb 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Otago
|
University Oval, Dunedin Match drawn |
28 Feb 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Central Districts | Wellington
|
Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North Match drawn |
07 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Canterbury | Otago
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Molyneux Park, Alexandra Otago won by 9 wkts |
07 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Northern Knights
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Seddon Park, Hamilton Northern Knights won by 63 runs |
07 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Central Districts
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McLean Park, Napier Day 4: 2nd Session - Central Districts need 53 runs |
15 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Otago | Wellington
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Basin Reserve, Wellington Wellington won by an innings and 42 runs |
15 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Canterbury | Northern Knights
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Mainpower Oval, Rangiora Canterbury won by 5 wkts |
15 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Central Districts | Otago
|
McLean Park, Napier Central Districts won by an innings and 40 runs |
23 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Northern Knights | Wellington
|
Seddon Park, Hamilton Match drawn |
23 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |
Auckland | Canterbury
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Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland Day 3: 3rd Session - Canterbury need 9 runs |
23 Mar 2024 9:30:00 PM |