What a fantastic end to an enthralling game of t20 cricket. The real shame is that Fulton's sensational hand goes largely unrewarded as he finishes on the losing side with an unbeaten 88 off 49 balls.
Well done to Kuggeleijn for holding his nerve under immense pressure to conceed just 9 runs off the bat.
That means that the hsost go through to tomorrow night's final against the top-qualifiers, the Otago Volts.
Kane Williamson's 79 not out ensured that the Knights posted a very competitive 181.
At 37 for three in the seventh over, the Wizards looked to be really struggling but an inspired piece of captaincy/coaching saw Ronnie Hira promoted to number five. Hira added 84 in just 39 balls with his captain, including 43 off 21 himself.
Hira's innings gave the innings the impetus it needed and the partnership also saw Fulton blossum, striking a number of powerful blows down the ground.
Hira's dismissal saw the visitors lose three for 8 in 13 balls but Fulton remained.
Jono Boult and Chris Tremain bagged five wickets between them to peg the Wizards back and while Fulton looked likely in the final over, it was Kuggeleijn who held his nerve to deliver the all-important victory.
Join us again tomorrow night for live ball-by-ball coverage of the final, here again at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Good luck and god speed.
