The Ford Trophy 2025-26 | 17-Feb-2026 03:00 AM | Saxton Oval
CD 276/8 (50)
CNTBRY 254/10 (49)
Central Districts won by 22 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raunaq Kapur* | 60 | 69 | 1 | 3 | 86.96 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Clarkson* | 8 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 6.63 |
| Brett Randell | 10 | 1 | 50 | 3 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Michael Rae c Jayden Lennox b Randell 29(16) - 254/10 in 48.6 ov.
Central Districts vs Canterbury
Central Districts — Innings 1 (276/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Schmulian b LLB Harper | 27 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 79.41 | |
| Curtis Heaphy not out | 117 | 142 | 10 | 1 | 82.39 | |
| Will Young c Fraser Sheat b Matthew Boyle | 32 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 103.23 | |
| Dean Foxcroft c Bowes b Michael Rae | 30 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 78.95 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) c Bowes b Michael Rae | 48 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Josh Clarkson b Angus McKenzie | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Angus Schaw c and b Michael Rae | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Brett Randell lbw b Fraser Sheat | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Jayden Lennox (c) c Henry Nicholls b Fraser Sheat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Blair Tickner not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 276 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Raymond Toole | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Sheat | 9 | 1 | 43 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Angus McKenzie | 10 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Michael Rae | 10 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 5.1 |
| LLB Harper | 6 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 5.3 |
| Raunaq Kapur | 8 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Matthew Boyle | 7 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 6.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Schmulian & Heaphy | 61 | 77 |
| Will Young & Heaphy | 52 | 59 |
| Foxcroft & Heaphy | 58 | 71 |
| Cleaver & Heaphy | 67 | 60 |
| Josh Clarkson & Heaphy | 9 | 8 |
| Angus Schaw & Heaphy | 3 | 6 |
| Randell & Heaphy | 21 | 15 |
| Jayden Lennox & Heaphy | 0 | 1 |
| Tickner & Heaphy | 5 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Schmulian | 12.5 | 61 |
| 2 | Will Young | 22.4 | 113 |
| 3 | Dean Foxcroft | 34.3 | 171 |
| 4 | Dane Cleaver | 44.3 | 238 |
| 5 | Josh Clarkson | 45.5 | 247 |
| 6 | Angus Schaw | 46.5 | 250 |
| 7 | Brett Randell | 49.2 | 271 |
| 8 | Jayden Lennox | 49.3 | 271 |
Canterbury — Innings 2 (254/10 in 49 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Nicholls (c) c Curtis Heaphy b Randell | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | |
| Chad Bowes b Josh Clarkson | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Tom Latham (wk) c Will Young b Raymond Toole | 47 | 51 | 6 | 1 | 92.16 | |
| Rhys Mariu c Tickner b Randell | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Matthew Boyle c Cleaver b Raymond Toole | 37 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 102.78 | |
| Mitchell Hay c Cleaver b Angus Schaw | 18 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 72 | |
| LLB Harper lbw b Jayden Lennox | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Angus McKenzie c Tickner b Raymond Toole | 30 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 52.63 | |
| Raunaq Kapur not out | 60 | 69 | 1 | 3 | 86.96 | |
| Fraser Sheat b Josh Clarkson | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Michael Rae c Jayden Lennox b Randell | 29 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 181.25 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 254 | 10 wkts, 49 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Randell | 10 | 1 | 50 | 3 | 5 |
| Josh Clarkson | 8 | 0 | 53 | 2 | 6.6 |
| Raymond Toole | 10 | 1 | 57 | 3 | 5.7 |
| Blair Tickner | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Jayden Lennox | 10 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 3.1 |
| Angus Schaw | 6 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 3.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls & Bowes | 3 | 10 |
| Nicholls & Latham | 7 | 15 |
| Rhys Mariu & Latham | 11 | 12 |
| Matthew Boyle & Latham | 78 | 71 |
| Matthew Boyle & Mitchell Hay | 3 | 8 |
| LLB Harper & Mitchell Hay | 3 | 8 |
| Angus McKenzie & Mitchell Hay | 16 | 32 |
| Angus McKenzie & Raunaq Kapur | 65 | 93 |
| Fraser Sheat & Raunaq Kapur | 27 | 24 |
| Michael Rae & Raunaq Kapur | 41 | 21 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Bowes | 1.4 | 3 |
| 2 | Henry Nicholls | 4.1 | 10 |
| 3 | Rhys Mariu | 6.1 | 21 |
| 4 | Tom Latham | 17.6 | 99 |
| 5 | Matthew Boyle | 19.2 | 102 |
| 6 | LLB Harper | 20.4 | 105 |
| 7 | Mitchell Hay | 25.6 | 121 |
| 8 | Angus McKenzie | 41.3 | 186 |
| 9 | Fraser Sheat | 45.3 | 213 |
| 10 | Michael Rae | 48.6 | 254 |
Match Info
| Match | Central Districts vs Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Series | The Ford Trophy 2025-26 |
| Time | 17-Feb-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Saxton Oval |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Central Districts vs Canterbury (CHD vs CNB)
Central Districts will face Canterbury in a thrilling match on 17-Feb-2026 in The Ford Trophy 2025-26. The match will be played at Saxton Oval at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Central Districts is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Canterbury remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in The Ford Trophy 2025-26.
The pitch at Saxton Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Central Districts will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Canterbury will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Central Districts batting and Canterbury bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Central Districts showcase its strengths, or will Canterbury pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 17-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
