The Ford Trophy 2025-26 | 25-Oct-2025 03:00 AM | Pukekura Park
CD 201/6 (39.2)
WEL 199/10 (40.5)
Central Districts won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Findlay* | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| William Clark | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hartshorn* | 9.2 | 1 | 48 | 2 | 5.14 |
| Peter Younghusband | 10 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 5.9 |
Last Wicket: Brad Schmulian c Blundell b James Hartshorn 60(96) - 196/6 in 39.1 ov.
Central Districts vs Wellington
Wellington — Innings 1 (199/10 in 40.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkoff c Foxcroft b Tickner | 21 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 140 | |
| Callum McLachlan c Curtis Heaphy b Raymond Toole | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Tim Robinson c Jayden Lennox b Josh Clarkson | 45 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 100 | |
| Gareth Severin c Tickner b Jayden Lennox | 60 | 68 | 6 | 2 | 88.24 | |
| Nick Kelly (c) b Josh Clarkson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Blundell (wk) b Josh Clarkson | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| van Beek c Schmulian b Jayden Lennox | 44 | 53 | 1 | 3 | 83.02 | |
| Younghusband b Josh Clarkson | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Michael Snedden c Foxcroft b Josh Clarkson | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 31.58 | |
| James Hartshorn not out | 8 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 40 | |
| Liam Dudding lbw b Jayden Lennox | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 199 | 10 wkts, 40.5 overs | ||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Toole | 8 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 5.9 |
| Tickner | 7 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Toby Findlay | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6 |
| Josh Clarkson | 10 | 2 | 32 | 5 | 3.2 |
| William Clark | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Jayden Lennox | 7.5 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 2.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkoff & McLachlan | 20 | 17 |
| Tashkoff & Tim Robinson | 8 | 5 |
| Gareth Severin & Tim Robinson | 77 | 75 |
| Gareth Severin & Nick Kelly | 0 | 1 |
| Gareth Severin & Blundell | 8 | 16 |
| Gareth Severin & van Beek | 46 | 56 |
| Younghusband & van Beek | 3 | 17 |
| Michael Snedden & van Beek | 13 | 26 |
| James Hartshorn & van Beek | 24 | 28 |
| James Hartshorn & Liam Dudding | 0 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Callum McLachlan | 2.5 | 20 |
| 2 | Tashkoff | 3.4 | 28 |
| 3 | Tim Robinson | 16.1 | 105 |
| 4 | Nick Kelly | 16.2 | 105 |
| 5 | Tom Blundell | 18.6 | 113 |
| 6 | Gareth Severin | 28.2 | 159 |
| 7 | Younghusband | 31.1 | 162 |
| 8 | Michael Snedden | 35.3 | 175 |
| 9 | van Beek | 40.1 | 199 |
| 10 | Liam Dudding | 40.5 | 199 |
Central Districts — Innings 2 (201/6 in 39.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Schmulian c Tom Blundell b James Hartshorn | 60 | 96 | 6 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) c Tashkoff b Liam Dudding | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Dean Foxcroft c Gareth Severin b Younghusband | 51 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 108.51 | |
| Tom Bruce c Michael Snedden b Younghusband | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Curtis Heaphy c Nick Kelly b James Hartshorn | 35 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 56.45 | |
| Josh Clarkson st Tom Blundell b Younghusband | 19 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 190 | |
| William Clark not out | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120 | |
| Toby Findlay not out | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Jayden Lennox (c) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Blair Tickner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Raymond Toole | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 14 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 201 | 6 wkts, 39.2 overs | ||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dudding | 7 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 3.3 |
| James Hartshorn | 9.2 | 1 | 48 | 2 | 5.1 |
| Logan van Beek | 6 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Michael Snedden | 5 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 8 |
| Peter Younghusband | 10 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 5.9 |
| Jesse Tashkoff | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Schmulian & Cleaver | 18 | 28 |
| Schmulian & Foxcroft | 78 | 93 |
| Schmulian & Tom Bruce | 0 | 1 |
| Schmulian & Heaphy | 68 | 93 |
| Schmulian & Josh Clarkson | 26 | 15 |
| Schmulian & William Clark | 6 | 6 |
| Toby Findlay & William Clark | 5 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dane Cleaver | 4.4 | 18 |
| 2 | Dean Foxcroft | 20.1 | 96 |
| 3 | Tom Bruce | 20.2 | 96 |
| 4 | Curtis Heaphy | 35.5 | 164 |
| 5 | Josh Clarkson | 38.1 | 190 |
| 6 | Brad Schmulian | 39.1 | 196 |
Match Info
| Match | Central Districts vs Wellington |
|---|---|
| Series | The Ford Trophy 2025-26 |
| Time | 25-Oct-2025 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Pukekura Park New Plymouth |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Central Districts vs Wellington (CHD vs WEL)
Central Districts will face Wellington in a thrilling match on 25-Oct-2025 in The Ford Trophy 2025-26. The match will be played at Pukekura Park at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,YouTubeSports.
Pukekura Park Pitch Report for CHD vs WEL Match 2 Match
It is a balanced pitch, a total of 2 matches have been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 2 matches and the team bowling first has won 0 matches. The average score on this pitch is 139. Winning the toss and bowling first would be the right decision.
Pukekura Park Weather Report Today
Weather in New Plymouth, NZ is cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 19°C on the match day with 99% humidity and 7.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 1 KM. There are 50% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Central Districts is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Wellington 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 Pukekura Park 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 Wellington will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Central Districts batting and Wellington 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 Wellington pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 25-Oct-2025 to find out the answer!
