Central Districts were our pick to win this closely contested match. This was a coin flip — we gave them a slight tip, acknowledging the tight nature of the contest. The match took place at McLean Park in Napier on January 17, 2025, under the New Zealand Domestic Twenty20 league.

Canterbury won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that proved astute given the venue's chase-friendly statistics. Central Districts posted a formidable total of 173 runs, losing four wickets in their allotted overs. In response, Canterbury made a valiant effort but fell short, managing only 158 runs and ending up 15 runs behind.

In the end, our prediction held true as Central Districts secured the victory by 15 runs. It was a well-earned win for them, showcasing their resilience in building a competitive total and then defending it diligently.