Otago top-order batsman Ryan Duffy has been named in a New Zealand XI which will play Bangladesh in a one-day match at Cobham Oval in Whangarei tomorrow.
Neil Broom and Michael Bracewell guided Otago to a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Northern Districts yesterday with an unbroken stand of 91 runs.
Otago Cricket Association chief executive Mike Coggan has sprung to the defence of City Care following criticism from the clubs the contractor has not been delivering quality playing surfaces.
It is the semifinals or bust for the Otago team at the under-19 national tournament, and coach Adam Miles has a talented bunch to help reach that goal.