Auckland have romped to the final of the Ford Trophy after a sparkling century from Colin Munro proved far too much for Canterbury to overcome in yesterday's preliminary final.
Playing at Hamilton's Seddon Park, Munro transformed what could have been an average Auckland score by smacking 118 from 81 balls
in a decisive innings.
He helped the Aces compile 314-9 from their 50 overs before Chris Martin's five-wicket bag restricted Canterbury to 186 all out.
The 128-run victory will see Auckland host the competition final next Sunday, with the identity of their opponent in the showpiece to be determined on Wednesday.
Having finished second in the competition, Canterbury earned another life and will host Wellington after the Firebirds crushed Northern Districts at the Basin Reserve yesterday.
