Western Warriors win Champions Cup

The following is the final results of the inaugural Champions Cup and the Grand final held on Wednesday 4 April 2001 at the WACA Ground Perth.

Western Warriors: 4-247 (50) Katich 70no, North 55, Langer 34, Baptiste 2-40

Central Districts: 7-243 (49.1) Kent 81no, Stewart 46, Angel 2-39, Harvey 2-44

Official Attendance: 2257

The player of the series was Wade Wingfield from the Kwa Zulu Natal Dolphins. Votes were cast at the completion of each qualifying game by each of the two central umpires. Votes were cast on a three, two and one basis. Wingfield defeated Justin Langer by one vote and takes back to Natal $2 500 (Aust.) for winning the award.

Final Voting Tallies

Wade Wingfield         11
Justin Langer          10
Mike Hussey             6
Marcus North            6
Jacob Oram              6
Doug Watson             5
Mark Bruyns             4
Glen Sulzberger         4
Wasim Jaffer            4
Andrew Tweedie          3
Jon Kent                2
Ben Smith               2
Andrew Schwass          2
Murray Goodwin          2
Ryan Campbell           2
Kade Harvey             2
Peter Worthington       2
Simon Katich            1

Following the game a brief presentation ceremony was held. WACA President Mr Brian Rakich presented the player of the series award and The Minister for Tourism, The Hon Clive Brown MLA, presented the Champions Cup and $35 000 to the Western Warriors and $12 5000 to Kwa Zulu Natal for being the runners up.