A superb all-round performance from Mitchell Santner has led Northern Districts to a 10-run victory over Central Districts in the McDonald's Super Smash tonight.
Santner blasted a career-best 45 not out from 21 balls, then backed it up with figures of 1/12 from three overs to restrict the visitors at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Northern Districts had their batsmen to thank for the win, as they posted their best total in over two years, compiling 197/5 with several quality contributions.
Dean Brownlie got them off to a superb start with 36 from 20 balls, while BJ Watling had a typical BJ Watling innings, making 35 from 32 balls at the top of the order.
Corey Anderson made 28 from 20 deliveries before the middle order took over - Santner hitting three fours and three sixes in his rapid knock, Daryl Mitchell blasting 17 off nine balls and Scott Kuggeleijn finishing it off with an unbeaten 23 from 10.