The State Auckland Aces team to play the State Northern Knights in a round four State Championship match at WestpacTrust Park in Hamilton tomorrow includes the return of left-arm spinner Mark Haslam for Dion Nash, who is serving a three match suspension, and the first time selection of Suburbs New Lynn pace bowler, Dunu Eliaba.

Not considered for selection were Adam Parore, Mark Richardson, Lou Vincent, Chris Drum, and the recalled Matt Horne, all on Test duty with the CLEAR Black Caps in Wellington.

Unavailable for selection were Richard Pudney and Sam Whiteman because of injury, and Richard Morgan due to work commitments.

The State Auckland Aces currently lead the State Championship with thirteen points after three completed rounds having recorded two outright wins and one no result due to weather from their three matches.

The State Auckland Aces team named to play the State Northern Knights is:

Brooke Walker (captain)
Andre Adams
Aaron Barnes
Tama Canning
Dunu Eliaba
Mark Haslam
Nick Horsley
Llorne Howell
Tim McIntosh
Kyle Mills
Rob Nicol
Reece Young

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