Northern Dis vs Auckland, at Auckland, Feb 18 2002 - Match Result

The sixth round Auckland-Northern Districts State Championship match ended in a tame draw after the visitors had by tea on the last day batted themselves into a position that made it difficult for Auckland to win

First innings points were Auckland's profit from a day in which they set about trying to shut Northern Districts out of any benefit from this sixth round State Championship match

A 191-run opening partnership between the Auckland internationals Matt Horne and Mark Richardson ensured a solid foundation for Auckland as they chased Northern District's first innnings 383, ending the second day of their State Championship match on