The Wellington Firebirds are in a powerful position at the end of day three as their batsmen adding 402 to there already substantial lead of 197.

A batting friendly Cobham Oval wicket saw the match between the Northern Knights and the Otago Volts end in a draw with the visitors claiming first inning points.

The Canterbury Wizards had to wait until the final session of the match to complete the 158 run win after the Otago Volts tail resisted the enviable in the Plunket Shield match in Queenstown.

The Otago Volts rolled the Auckland Aces for 333 to complete a 24 run win at University Oval in Dunedin.

The match at Queens Park in Invercargill between the Otago Volts and Central Stags ended in a draw after a rained out fourth day.

The Otago Volts have finished their Men’s One-Day campaign with a thrilling two wicket win over the Central Stags at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.

Shaun Haig and Craig Cumming cracked half centuries and also featured in a 117 run stand for the third wicket to steer Otago Volts to an eight wicket win over the Wellington Firebirds.

Tim McIntosh scored his maiden One-Day century to set up a convincing 84 run victory over the Otago Volts at Whitestone Contracting Stadium, Oamaru.

The Auckland Aces have booked a spot in the HRV Cup final after finishing on equal points with the Otago Volts but ahead on net run-rate.

Jamie How notched up a half century and Ross Taylor hit 23 not out to steer the Central Stags to a four wicket win over the Otago Volts at University Oval in Dunedin.