2014–15 Plunket Shield
Dates23 October 2014 – 3 April 2015
Cricket formatFirst-class
Tournament format(s)Round-robin
ChampionsCanterbury (18th title)
Participants6
Matches30
Most runsStephen Murdoch (998)
Most wicketsJacob Duffy (45)

The 2014–15 Plunket Shield was the 86th season of official first-class cricket in New Zealand. The competition started on 23 October 2014, and finished on 3 April 2015. Canterbury won the tournament for the eighteenth time after a victory against Northern Districts in the final round of matches.[1]

Teams

TeamHome Ground(s)
Northern DistrictsSeddon Park, Cobham Oval, Harry Barker Reserve
AucklandEden Park No.2
Central DistrictsNelson Park, McLean Park, Saxton Oval
WellingtonBasin Reserve, Karori Park
CanterburyMainpower Oval, Hagley Oval
OtagoQueen's Park, University Oval

Points Distribution

ResultPoints
Won12
Lost0
Drawn0
Tied6
Abandoned2

Batting Bonus Points are awarded in relation to the number of runs scored after 110 overs are bowled in the first innings.

Runs ScoredPoints Awarded
250-2991
300-3492
350-3993
400+4

Bowling Bonus Points are awarded in relation to the number of wickets taken after 110 overs are bowled in the first innings.

Wickets TakenPoints Awarded
3-41
5-62
7-83
9-104

Points Table

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedDrawnBat.Bowl.Total PointsNR/W
Canterbury1064001436122+5.642
Auckland1054011639115+5.427
Otago104402173499-3.064
Northern Districts104402163498-1.616
Wellington10440283793+3.320
Central Districts102503133269-3.801

References

  1. ↑ "Nuttall, Fulton ensure Canterbury's title". ESPN Cricinfo. 3 April 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
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