Otago has claimed national women's cricket silverware for the first time in 50 years.
The Sparks today showed remarkable composure to beat Auckland by three wickets in the one-day final at Auckland's Melville Park.
Chasing a formidable target of 246, Otago got there with three wickets and one ball to spare.
Suzie Bates top-scored with 99 and Victoria Abbott added 66.
Full report in Monday's Otago Daily Times.
