Canterbury was our predicted choice in what shaped up to be a closely contested match. This was a coin flip — we gave Canterbury a slight tip, acknowledging the tight nature of the contest.

On the day at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, Canterbury won the toss and elected to field first. Northern Districts managed 106 all out in their innings, losing three wickets along the way. In response, Canterbury showcased a dominant batting performance, reaching their target of 107 with seven wickets in hand and 41 balls remaining.

In the end, our prediction held true as Canterbury emerged victorious by 7 wickets, demonstrating resilient batting under pressure. Their strategic approach secured a convincing win, affirming their standing in this New Zealand Domestic Twenty20 fixture.