Hamish RutherfordOtago will face a formidable Auckland team when the two sides begin their seasons today. The Otago side has ventured north to start its Plunket Shield campaign and is keen to make an impact in the four-day competition. Otago will play its first three games away in the North Island — against Auckland, Northern Districts and Wellington. Hamish Rutherford will captain the Otago team while last year’s skipper, Jacob Duffy, will lead the team in the white-ball formats. Otago v AucklandAuckland, todayOtago: Hamish Rutherford (c), Anaru Kitchen, Camden Hawkins, Mitch Renwick, Nick Kelly, Nathan Smith, Michael Rippon, Max Chu, Jacob Duffy, Michael Rae, Matthew Bacon, Travis Muller.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 19, 2020 15:22 UTC