Source: Radio New Zealand
Northern Districts celebrate winning the Super Smash final. photosport
Northern Districts have consigned Canterbury to a sixth successive runners-up finish in the T20 Super Smash after winning the men’s final by five wickets at Hagley Oval.
Two decades after lifting the trophy in the inaugural season the Cantabrians’ drought continued after being outplayed by the visitors, who were top qualifiers for the decider after dropping only one game all season.
They ended up coasting to victory with more than two overs to spare, reaching 173-5 in response to the home side’s 171-5.
Northern took control after winning the toss, reducing Canterbury to 57/5 in the ninth over, including the removal of Black Caps pair Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls.
The hosts fought back through an unbeaten stand of 114 from 69 balls between Mitchell Hay (56 not out) and Leo Carter (54 not out).
Brett Hampton took 3-37 and sealed man-of-the-match honours by top-scoring in Northern’s response, smashing 55 off just 26 balls at the top of the order, plundering five sixes.
Joe Carter posted 47, helping keep his side well ahead of the required run rate.
Seamer Michael Rae took 3-37 for Canterbury.
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