Defending Lonestar Tauranga Twenty20 champions Rotorua Central laid down the challenge to the other contenders in the first round of the smash and bash title race on Saturday in Rotorua.
Batting first against Williams Cup titleholders City Sports Bar Te Puke, the Rotorua side posted a solid 160/6, with Jason Trembath giving the Bay selectors another positive signal after last weekend's century, with a hard-hitting 89.
Kyle Blanchard chipped in with a handy 27.
The Central bowlers ripped through the Te Puke batting order, with English player/coach Tahir Afridi taking four wickets for only four runs. Jamie Davies was a shining light at one end posting 44 runs, as Te Puke were removed for 91, handing the home side an easy win.
Eves Realty Greerton all rounder Charles Williams made his mark in Greerton's nine-wicket victory against BOP Indians, taking two wickets and smashing an undefeated 58 runs.