Super Smash final – Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Tim Seifert fire as Northern Districts defend Super Smash title

Santner had been the hero for ND in the final against Canterbury in 2022, as well, when he cracked a 40-ball 92 not out. On Saturday, Santner did the job with the ball, smartly using the crease and angles to trick the Canterbury batters into one mis-hit after another. Fast bowler Wagner also showed off his bag of tricks, including the wide yorker and three-quarter seam ball, coming away with 2 for 22 in his four overs. It was Wagner who claimed the key wicket of Canterbury’s powerplay enforcer – and future New Zealand player, according to coach Peter Fulton – Chad Bowes for 17 in the third over.