Central D vs Auckland, at New Plymouth, Dec 27 2006 - Match Result

Auckland turned in another disciplined bowling performance to set up a five-wicket win over Otago and with it the 2006-07 State Shield title

Auckland booked a place in the State Shield semi-final after beating Wellington at the Basin Reserve by 71 runs. They will now play Otago in the final.

Round-up of the State Shield matches that took place on January 31

An allround performance by Bradley Scott helped Otago beat Wellington by 18 runs at Invercargill