Canterbury will have a chance to defend their Ford Trophy title after earning a direct path to the final.

Auckland Hearts score a 20-run win over the Central Hinds to keep their season alive in Super Smash cricket.

A double for Central Districts in the latest round of Super Smash cricket as they defeated Canterbuiry in both women's and men's competition

Northern Districts won the women's clash against the Central Hinds, while the Stags beat the Northern Brave in the men's Super Smash at Saxt

Will O'Donnell, Gus McKenzie and Dale Phillips were the best on the opening day of domestic cricket.