
The victorious Auckland team after their title triumph, Auckland v Central Districts, State Championship final, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, April 10, 2009© Getty Images

Colin de Grandhomme and Gareth Hopkins got Auckland home with an unbeaten 84-run stand, Auckland v Central Districts, State Championship final, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, April 10, 2009© Getty Images

Colin de Grandhomme helped seal Auckland's title triumph, Auckland v Central Districts, State Championship final, Bert Sutcliffe Oval, April 10, 2009© Getty Images