A thrilling return to red ball cricket for Black Caps allrounder Michael Bracewell.

The offspinner bowled Wellington to victory over Otago in the penultimate round of the Plunket Shield at the Basin Reserve, clinching eight wickets for just 41 runs in the second innings.

Bracewell spoke to Adam Cooper about his career best figures, and his recovery from a ruptured Achilles last year.

He also chats the final-round Plunket Shield match between Wellington and Northern Districts starting on Sunday, which will decide the winner of this year's competition.

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