New Zealand’s premier first-class competition, the Plunket Shield 2025-26, has officially begun – and this season is extra special. The year marks the historic 100th edition of the tournament, celebrating a century of top-tier red-ball cricket since its round-robin era began in 1921-22.
From November 18, 2025 to March 30, 2026, six teams are battling across 24 matches to lift the Shield. Early matches have already delivered dominant performances, innings victories, and tight battles heading into the second week.
This article brings you the updated points table, all match results, and the latest happenings based only on your shared content.
Plunket Shield Points Table 2025-26
| No. | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland (AKL) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | +1.936 |
| 2 | Canterbury (CNTBRY) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.059 |
| 3 | Otago (OTG) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.603 |
| 4 | Wellington (WEL) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.603 |
| 5 | Northern Knights (NK) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.059 |
| 6 | Central Districts (CD) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.936 |
Auckland lead the table with a massive innings victory on opening day, giving them a strong head start in the centenary season.
Plunket Shield 2025-26 Match Results
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Venue | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 18 | 1 | Auckland vs Central Districts | Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North | Auckland won by an innings and 61 runs |
| Tue, Nov 18 | 2 | Otago vs Wellington | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Otago won by 7 wkts |
| Tue, Nov 18 | 3 | Northern Knights vs Canterbury | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora | Canterbury won by 5 wkts |
| Wed, Nov 26 | 4 | Northern Knights vs Auckland | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | Auckland won by an innings and 61 runs |
| Wed, Nov 26 | 5 | Wellington vs Central Districts | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Otago won by 7 wkts |
| Wed, Nov 26 | 6 | Otago vs Canterbury | University Oval, Dunedin | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Dec 5 | 7 | Auckland vs Wellington | Eden Park Outer Oval | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Dec 5 | 8 | Northern Knights vs Otago | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Dec 5 | 9 | Central Districts vs Canterbury | McLean Park, Napier | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Sat, Dec 13 | 10 | Northern Knights vs Wellington | Cobham Oval, Whangarei | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Sat, Dec 13 | 11 | Canterbury vs Auckland | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Sat, Dec 13 | 12 | Otago vs Central Districts | University Oval, Dunedin | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Sat, Feb 28 | 13 | Auckland vs Northern Knights | Eden Park Outer Oval | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Sat, Feb 28 | 14 | Central Districts vs Wellington | McLean Park, Napier | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Sat, Feb 28 | 15 | Canterbury vs Otago | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Mon, Mar 9 | 16 | Auckland vs Otago | Eden Park Outer Oval | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Mon, Mar 9 | 17 | Central Districts vs Northern Knights | McLean Park, Napier | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Mon, Mar 9 | 18 | Wellington vs Canterbury | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Wed, Mar 18 | 19 | Wellington vs Auckland | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Wed, Mar 18 | 20 | Canterbury vs Central Districts | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Wed, Mar 18 | 21 | Otago vs Northern Knights | University Oval, Dunedin | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | 22 | Auckland vs Canterbury | Eden Park Outer Oval | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | 23 | Northern Knights vs Central Districts | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Starts 10:30 AM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | 24 | Otago vs Wellington | University Oval, Dunedin | Starts 10:30 AM |
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Centenary Season Highlights (Based on Provided Content)
- This is the 100th edition of the Plunket Shield’s round-robin format.
- Special centenary logo designed by NZC.
- An All-Time Plunket Shield XI will be unveiled.
- The Shield’s roots date back to 1906, becoming a full league format in 1921-22.
- Wellington’s Michael Snedden represents the fourth generation of a family deeply linked to the competition’s history.
Where to Watch Plunket Shield 2025-26
All matches are available LIVE on the
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) YouTube Channel
Fans can also watch replays, highlights & daily summaries.
Read more: NPL 2025 Points Table, Match Results
Conclusion
The Plunket Shield 2025-26 has started in style with dominant wins, intense follow-on battles, and a historic backdrop. Auckland’s powerful innings victory sets the tone, while other teams prepare for crucial November 26 clashes. With steady progress across November, December, February, and March, the tournament promises competitive red-ball cricket in its century year.
Stay tuned for updated tables, match summaries, and more action as the season progresses.
