The Central Districts team go up in celebration in the players' enclosure as Ben Smith strikes the winning runs to complete an eight wicket victory over Canterbury. Central Districts won the best-of-three Shell Cup finals series 2-1 to win their first Shell Cup title since 1984/85. 3rd Shell Cup Final: Canterbury v Central Districts at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, 28 January 2001.© Photosport
Central Districts batsman Ben Smith plays a powerful square cut through cover point during his innings of 44 not out. Canterbury wicket-keeper Gareth Hopkins is airborne as he lined up the ball behind the stumps. 3rd Shell Cup Final: Canterbury v Central Districts at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, 28 January 2001.© Photosport
Central Districts batsman Ben Smith plays a powerful square cut through cover point during his innings of 44 not out. Canterbury wicket-keeper Gareth Hopkins is airborne as he lined up the ball behind the stumps. 3rd Shell Cup Final: Canterbury v Central Districts at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, 28 January 2001.© Photosport