Game Sitch (Situation for those who aren't very cool)

• Canterbury went from 43/0 to 226/4 yesterday, they'll be looking to set Wellington a total early on today. Depending on their mindset they'll be keen to try bowl Wellington out or they'll bat them out of the game and settle for a draw.
• Central Districts went from 67/0 to 179/2 as rained played a part on day 2 of their match against Otago. If they can get quick runs they can still make a game of this, expect them to declare today if they're not bowled out by Otago.

Give Him A Good Dinner

• Greg Dawson top scored yesterday for Canterbury with 62 at the top of the order.
• Ben Smith's not out on 75 so he'll be munching on a mean feed tonight hoping for a century tomorrow.

Observations From The Observatory 

• Young Henry Nicholls is not out on 44 for the Cantabs and could get his season off to a great start by helping them set a quick total today.
• Jesse Ryder opening the bowling? Hmm, interesting. Interesting, but doesn't say a whole lot about the bowling stocks down south. Neil Wagner and Ryder were all good but Tipene Friday and Sam Wells struggled, being the most expensive bowlers for the Volts.