They're the youngest team in the ANZ Premiership and the Central Pulse now have the distinction of being the most decorated as well, trouncing the Northern Stars 56-37 in Sunday's grand final for their third title.

Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games with a navicular fracture in her foot, which will require surgery.

After disappointment last season, the Northern Stars are making their return to the ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Mystics 63-57 in Wednesday night's elimination final.

Holding on to slim hopes of clinching a home grand final, the Northern Stars needed all their poise to stamp out a late-charging Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic before pocketing a 58-54 win in Auckland on Wednesday.

Central Pulse 58
Northern Mystics 40

The Central Pulse will host the ANZ Premiership grand final after consigning the Northern Mystics to a fourth straight defeat at Trusts Arena tonight.