Published: Jan 02, 2017, 11:18 AM (IST)
Edited: Jan 02, 2017, 11:24 AM (IST)
Leigh Kasperek’s 27 at the top and an unbeaten 23 from Holden was enough to take the pressure off as the Sparks scooted home to wrap up their lifeline points in the 17th over.
The result means both teams now sit mid-table on six points, as do the Central Hinds. Above them are the Auckland Hearts, already four points ahead in second spot and with a game in hand as they get ready to meet Wellington Blaze tomorrow morning at Eden Park Outer Oval in the remaining round four match (a double header with the Auckland Aces’ McDonald’s Super Smash match with the Central Stags).
A Hearts win, or even a washout, will confirm the defending champion Canterbury Magicians and Hearts as the finalists with a round to spare.
Led from the front by T20 captain Frances Mackay, the Magicians have meanwhile brushed aside the Central Hinds at Hagley Oval this morning to continue their strong showing all season.
