The Plunket Shield 2025 season has begun with intense red-ball cricket, showcasing outstanding batting efforts, long-match resilience, and exceptional bowling spells across New Zealand’s premier first-class competition. With teams pushing for early dominance, Auckland, Canterbury, and Otago have taken strong positions at the top of the table. Star performers like Henry Cooper, Matthew Boyle, and Brad Schmulian have already produced massive innings, while bowlers such as Rohit Gulati and Glenn Phillips are making early breakthroughs. As the competition progresses, the race for top spots and individual milestones continues to heat up. Here’s the complete Plunket Shield 2025 points table, along with the top run-scorers, wicket-takers, highest individual scores, and best economy rates.
