Auckland vs Central D, at Palmerston North, , Dec 27 2004 - Match Result

Central Districts lost their hold on the lead of the State Shield when Canterbury beat them by seven wickets

Central Districts batted first and defeated Auckland by 55 runs after scoring 229 for 8

Peter McGlashan lifted Northern Districts to an easy victory against Otago, while Central Districts head the table at the halfway stage as they defeated Wellington by eight wickets

Peter McGlashan lifted Northern Districts to an easy victory against Otago, while Central Districts head the table at the halfway stage as they defeated Wellington by eight wickets