A place in the domestic one-day competition final is on offer today at Pukekura Park.
Central Districts take on Auckland in the major semi-final, with the winner progressing directly to the final.
The loser will get a second shot, taking on the winner of today's other semi between third-placed Otago and fourth-placed Northern Districts in Queenstown.
Central batsman Will Young said a direct route to the final is a huge motivation.