Santner had been the hero for ND in the final against Canterbury in 2022, as well, when he cracked a 40-ball 92 not out. On Saturday, Santner did the job with the ball, smartly using the crease and angles to trick the Canterbury batters into one mis-hit after another. Fast bowler Wagner also showed off his bag of tricks, including the wide yorker and three-quarter seam ball, coming away with 2 for 22 in his four overs. It was Wagner who claimed the key wicket of Canterbury's powerplay enforcer - and future New Zealand player, according to coach Peter Fulton - Chad Bowes for 17 in the third over.