20 Dec 2012

Williamson does the damage on day four for Northern

6:43 pm on 20 December 2012

An unbeaten century from Kane Williamson has led Northern Districts to its first Plunket Shield win of the domestic cricket season, by six wickets over Wellington.

Northern comfortably chased down the 174 runs required on day four in Karori with Williamson hitting 121 not out.

Tim Southee's 156 in the first innings also proved decisive for the Knights.

In Dunedin, Otago drew with Central, who stay top with Otago still second.

Despite their win, Northern remain on the bottom of the table.