The left-handed opener made 51 off 24 balls after taking three middle-order wickets to help Northern Districts chase a target of 100 with more than 11 overs to spare
Luke Ronchi marked his return to the Wellington side by smashing 102 off 46 balls, but it proved insufficient against Auckland, who chased down a 207-run target off the last ball
The protective headgear - part helmet, part face mask - is designed to protect Warren Barnes from a possible injury due to his unique follow-through
Ben Stokes made his first significant impact during his stint with Canterbury as he struck a powerful 93 off 47 balls in the Super Smash against Otago
The allrounder, who was in remarkable form for Nottinghamshire in the county season, will join the team after completing his stint in the BPL
