145 From O'Donnell Powers Northern Districts to 62-Run Ford Trophy Win

Robert O'Donnell smashed 145 off 102 balls as Northern Districts piled up 403 for 6 against Central Stags in the Ford Trophy at Saxton Oval in Nelson.

Northern Districts won the toss and chose to bat first, and O'Donnell's knock, with 17 fours and seven sixes, was backed by Michael Sclanders, who made 97 off 90 balls, and Xavier Bell, who finished unbeaten on 50 off 26 balls.

Central Stags fought back through Sam Cassidy's 137 off 93 balls and Josh Clarkson's 74 off 60 balls, but were bowled out for 341 in 44.2 overs.

Joshua Brown took three wickets for 36 runs and James Naylor took three for 48 as Northern Districts won by 62 runs.