2017–18 Plunket Shield season
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The 2017–18 Plunket Shield was the 89th season of the Plunket Shield, the domestic first-class cricket competition in New Zealand. The competition started on 23 October 2017 and finished on 5 April 2018.[1][2] Canterbury were the defending champions.[3]
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Dates | 23 October 2017 – 5 April 2018 |
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Cricket format | First-class |
Tournament format(s) | Round-robin |
Champions | Central Districts (10th title) |
Participants | 6 |
Matches | 30 |
Most runs | Michael Papps (814) |
Most wickets | Ajaz Patel (48) |
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The round eight fixture between Canterbury and Auckland at the Mainpower Oval in Rangiora was called off due to an unsafe pitch.[4] The umpires abandoned the game after only three balls were bowled on day three of the match.[5]
Central Districts won the tournament, following the final round of fixtures, after their nearest rivals, Wellington, failed to win their last match.[6]