Some Kane Williamson brilliance set up the Northern Knights for an opening victory in the main draw of cricket's Twenty20 Champions League in Raipur.
In a rain-affected match, the Knights beat South African outfit the Cape Cobras by 33 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method.
The Knights batted first, with Williamson slaughtering 101 from 49 balls at the top of the order to lead his side to 206 for five from their 20 overs.
Williamson hit eight fours and five sixes in his unbeaten effort.
He was aided by Anton Devcich at the top of the order, who made 67 as the pair put on 140 for the first wicket.
