The Plunket Shield 2026 began on 18 November 2025, marking the start of another exciting season of New Zealand’s premier first-class cricket competition. Six teams are gearing up to begin the new season on a positive note, aiming to secure wins and collect valuable points.
A strong net run rate will be vital to stay on top of the points table and maintain momentum throughout the campaign. Since the long season will run until March 2026, consistency will be key. Teams that win regularly will be well placed to challenge for the prestigious Plunket Shield title.
Check here for the updated points table of the Plunket Shield 2026, along with results of completed matches and details of the remaining fixtures in the competition.
Plunket Shield 2025-26 Points Table (Updated)
Take a look at the points table here,
| Rank | Team | Match | Won | Lost | Drawn | NR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland Aces | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| 2 | Canterbury Kings | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48 |
| 3 | Northern Brave | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| 4 | Central Stags | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| 5 | Otago Volts | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
| 6 | Wellington Firebirds | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
The Plunket Shield 2026 season began on 18 November 2025, and the points table will start updating as matches progress.
Each result will play a crucial role in shaping the standings, with teams aiming to secure early wins and build momentum in the race for the title.
Plunket Shield 2026 – Fixtures & Results
The tournament will begin on 18th November 2025, and the fixtures are given below,
| Match | Date | Time (Local) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland vs Central Districts | Nov 18, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North | Auckland won by an innings and 61 runs |
| Otago vs Wellington | Nov 18, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Otago won by 7 wickets |
| Northern Knights vs Canterbury | Nov 18, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora | Canterbury won by 5 wickets |
| Auckland vs Northern Knights | Nov 26, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | Match drawn |
| Wellington vs Central Districts | Nov 26, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Central Districts won by 8 wickets |
| Canterbury vs Otago | Nov 26, 2025 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin | Match drawn |
| Auckland vs Wellington | Dec 5, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland | Auckland won by 162 runs |
| Northern Knights vs Otago | Dec 5, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Northern Knights won by 113 runs |
| Central Districts vs Canterbury | Dec 5, 2025 | 10:30 AM | McLean Park, Napier | Central Districts won by 295 runs |
| Wellington vs Northern Knights | Dec 13, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Cobham Oval, Whangarei | Northern Knights won by an innings and 28 runs |
| Auckland vs Canterbury | Dec 13, 2025 | 10:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | Canterbury won by an innings and 72 runs |
| Otago vs Central Districts | Dec 13, 2025 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin | Match drawn |
| Auckland vs Northern Knights | Feb 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland | Match yet to start |
| Central Districts vs Wellington | Feb 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM | McLean Park, Napier | Match yet to start |
| Canterbury vs Otago | Feb 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | Match yet to start |
| Auckland vs Otago | Mar 9, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland | Match yet to start |
| Central Districts vs Northern Knights | Mar 9, 2026 | 10:30 AM | McLean Park, Napier | Match yet to start |
| Wellington vs Canterbury | Mar 9, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | Match yet to start |
| Wellington vs Auckland | Mar 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Match yet to start |
| Canterbury vs Central Districts | Mar 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora | Match yet to start |
| Otago vs Northern Knights | Mar 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin | Match yet to start |
| Auckland vs Canterbury | Mar 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland | Match yet to start |
| Northern Knights vs Central Districts | Mar 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Match yet to start |
| Otago vs Wellington | Mar 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin | Match yet to start |
Plunket Shield 2026 – Squads
Below is a list of all participating teams along with their full squads for the season.
Auckland
Bevon Jacobs, Dale Phillips, Harrish Kannan, Lachlan Stackpole, Rohit Gulati, Sean Solia, Siddhesh Dixit, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Ben Lister, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex, Matthew Gibson, Samrath Singh
Wellington
Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Kelly, Oscar Jackson, Sam Mycock, Samuel Morgan, Tim Robinson, Logan van Beek, Nick Greenwood, Peter Younghusband, Callum McLachlan (wk), Gareth Severin (wk), Amogh Paranjpe, James Hartshorn, Liam Dudding, Michael Snedden, Ryan Tsourgas, Yahya Zeb
Canterbury
Chad Bowes, Jesse Frew, Leo Carter, Matthew Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Michael Rippon, Angus McKenzie, Cameron Paul, Fraser Sheat, Ish Sodhi, Matt Rowe, Michael Rae, Scott Janett, Sean Davey
Otago
Jack Boyle, Jacob Cumming, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Thorn Parkes, Troy Johnson, Ben Lockrose, Luke Georgeson, Matthew Bacon, Zac Cumming, Max Chu (wk), Andrew Hazeldine, Danru Ferns, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Mason Clarke
Northern Knights
Bharat Popli, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Robert O’Donnell, Brett Hampton, Daryl Mitchell, Fergus Lellman, Kristian Clarke, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Ben Pomare (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Xavier Bell (wk), Joshua Brown, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson
Central Districts
Tom Bruce, Brad Schmulian, Dean Foxcroft, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Curtis Heaphy (wk), Dane Cleaver (wk), Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Ray Toole, Toby Findlay
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Conclusion: Updated Points Table Of Plunket Shield 2026!
As the Plunket Shield 2026 unfolds, fans can look forward to an exciting battle among New Zealand’s top domestic teams. Each side will aim to perform consistently and take advantage of every opportunity throughout the season.
With several promising players and similarly skilled squads, close contests are expected in each round. The teams’ progress will show in the points table as results continue to affect the standings.
By the end of the tournament in March 2026, the team demonstrating the best skill, patience, and teamwork will proudly lift the prestigious Plunket Shield trophy.
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