Big hitting Central Stags batsman Ross Taylor has been nominated for the Fans Choice Award for Outstanding Individual Performance.

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Taylor’s New Zealand record 81 ball century against Australia at Seddon Park put him in contention but he faces stiff competition from Peter McGlashan, Shane Bond, Tim Southee and Brendon McCullum.

This is the first time the Fans Choice award will be introduced with the winner chosen by fans who vote online.  The nominations were made by  former New Zealand Cricket President and selector, Don Neely; former BLACKCAP and current SKY Television commentator, Ian Smith; and veteran Radio Sport commentator, Bryan Waddle.

The winner is announced live on SKY TV with the award handed over by one lucky fan who will be flown to Auckland to attend the event.

Full list:

Ross Taylor
Fastest Test century by a BLACKCAP.  Second Test against Australia in Hamilton. His century came off 81 balls.

 Shane Bond
Match winning performance against Pakistan in the first Test at University Oval. He took eight for 153 in his first Test since 2007

Brendon McCullum
116 not out against Australia in the second Twenty20 in Christchurch. His score came off 56 balls and included eight sixes and 12 fours

Tim Southee
Death bowling in the second Twenty20 against Australia in Christchurch. He bowled six near perfect yorkers to tie the match before taking one wicket and limiting Australia to six runs in the ‘Super Over”.

Peter McGlashan
The Northern Knights keeper took a world record 12 catches in a Plunket Shield game against the Central Stags.