Otago A v Canterbury A.

An opening partnership of 228 between Aaron Redmond and Michael Bracewell was the highlight of Otago A’s rain-shortened match with Canterbury A at Hagley Park, Christchurch this week. The pair retired as soon as Bracewell reached his ton.Earlier, Andrew Ellis had starred for Canterbury with 161.The one-day match between the two sides was rained out also.

Scores : Canterbury A 333 (A.Ellis 161, B.Hiini 43; S.Wells three for 30, J.McMillan two for 44) drew with Otago A 274 for 3 (A.Redmond 119 ret, M.Bracewell 103 ret, S.Eathorne 24 no).