The Northern Districts batsman have a long day ahead of them to save their State Championship cricket match against Wellington at the Basin Reserve.
Northern will start the final day on 3 without loss, a deficit of 207.
Wellington declared their first innings closed on 520 for 7 with James Franklin scoring his second successive century, making 160.
Franklin, who would be considered for the series against the West Indies as an allrounder, is averaging 149 this season.
