Williamson powers Northern Nights

Sri Lanka's Southern Express was beaten by Northern District of New Zealand by seven wickets in a Qualifying Group match of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament played Shaheed Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur in India yesterday.

In this rain-shortened 10-over match, sent into bat, Southern Express led by Jehan Mubarak, made 93-5 in 10 overs.

Southern Express: 92-5 in 10 overs (Danushka Gunathilaka 39, Kusal Perera 37, Trent Boult 2-12, Scott Styris 1-18, Tim Southee 1-20).

Northern District: 96-3 in 9.3 overs (Kane Williamson 52, Anton Devcich 14, Daniel Flynn 14, Daniel Harris 10 n.o, Scott Styris 4 n.o, Farveez Maharoof 2-14, Dilruwan Perera 1-11).