Day 3 reports

• Shell Trophy opener in Hamilton
• Slow progress for Auckland after ND wins toss
• Auckland lose quick wickets to ND pacemen
• Yovich and Aldridge Put Northern Districts On Top
• ND in control as Auckland are bowled out for 146
• Early Wickets Fall as Auckland Strike Back.
• Battle For Batsmen Continues in Hamilton
• ND Struggle as Morgan strikes for Auckland
• ND Tail Battles To Reduce Deficit
• Aldridge and Martin Defy Auckland
• Partnership Ends Just Short of Record
• Slow Progress As Auckland Fight Back
• Auckland Show Determination in a Tense Battle
• Scoring Will Remain A Challenge on Day Three At Hamilton
• Northern Districts Take A Grip On The Game As Auckland Collapse.
• Canning And Barnes Fight Back For Auckland
• ND Need 173 As Auckland Subside
• Northern Districts Just Ahead As They Enter The Home Straight
• ND Edge Closer As Auckland Go On The Defensive
• Bailey Keeps Northern Districts On Top

Day 4 reports