Former Black Cap Jimmy Neesham found the right time to produce his first Ford Trophy century for the Auckland Aces,

Five current of former Black Caps will line up in the high profile South Afircan T20 cricket league starting this week.

Auckland and Canterbury have skipped clear at the top of the Ford Trophy one-day cricket standings.

Will O'Donnell, Gus McKenzie and Dale Phillips were the best on the opening day of domestic cricket.