Ford Trophy 2026-27 | 04-Nov-2026 03:00 AM | Saxton Oval
AKL 357/7 (50)
CEN 283/10 (45.5)
Auckland won by 74 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Toole* | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adithya Ashok* | 7.5 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 6.77 |
| Angus Olliver | 8 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Toby Findlay c Bevon Jacobs b Adithya Ashok 9(7) - 283/10 in 45.5 ov.
Central Stags vs Auckland
Auckland — Innings 1 (357/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Watson c Sam Cassidy b Raymond Toole | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dale Phillips c Toby Findlay b Jake Gibson | 106 | 108 | 12 | 2 | 98.15 | |
| Cam Fletcher (wk) c Schmulian b Josh Clarkson | 72 | 87 | 8 | 2 | 82.76 | |
| Bevon Jacobs c (sub)Oscar Mabin b Ajaz Patel | 58 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 126.09 | |
| Lachlan Stackpole c Schmulian b Josh Clarkson | 36 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 156.52 | |
| Ryan Harrison not out | 54 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 245.45 | |
| Jaskaran Sandhu c Jake Gibson b Toby Findlay | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.14 | |
| Adithya Ashok (c) c Josh Clarkson b Toby Findlay | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Angus Olliver not out | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 10 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 357 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Samrath Singh, Harry Cullen-Hieatt | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Toole | 8 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 8.1 |
| Jake Gibson | 9 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Josh Clarkson | 10 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 6 |
| Ajaz Patel | 10 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 6.1 |
| Toby Findlay | 8 | 0 | 72 | 2 | 9 |
| Angus Schaw | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Watson & Dale Phillips | 0 | 5 |
| Cam Fletcher & Dale Phillips | 162 | 167 |
| Bevon Jacobs & Dale Phillips | 61 | 58 |
| Bevon Jacobs & Lachlan Stackpole | 39 | 27 |
| Ryan Harrison & Lachlan Stackpole | 79 | 32 |
| Ryan Harrison & Jaskaran Sandhu | 16 | 9 |
| Ryan Harrison & Adithya Ashok | 2 | 2 |
| Ryan Harrison & Angus Olliver | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Watson | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2 | Cam Fletcher | 28.4 | 162 |
| 3 | Dale Phillips | 38.2 | 223 |
| 4 | Bevon Jacobs | 42.5 | 262 |
| 5 | Lachlan Stackpole | 47.6 | 337 |
| 6 | Jaskaran Sandhu | 49.3 | 353 |
| 7 | Adithya Ashok | 49.5 | 355 |
Central Stags — Innings 2 (283/10 in 45.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Schmulian c Bevon Jacobs b Samrath Singh | 31 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 106.9 | |
| Taylor Bettelheim c Ryan Harrison b Harry Cullen-Hieatt | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23.08 | |
| Sam Cassidy c Ryan Harrison b Angus Olliver | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Tom Bruce (c) c Luke Watson b Adithya Ashok | 101 | 103 | 7 | 3 | 98.06 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) c Luke Watson b Samrath Singh | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 110 | |
| Josh Clarkson c (sub)Jock McKenzie b Samrath Singh | 88 | 77 | 6 | 3 | 114.29 | |
| Jake Gibson c Harry Cullen-Hieatt b Adithya Ashok | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Angus Schaw c Adithya Ashok b Angus Olliver | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Ajaz Patel run out ((sub)Jock McKenzie) | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Toby Findlay c Bevon Jacobs b Adithya Ashok | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Raymond Toole not out | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 9 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 283 | 10 wkts, 45.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Olliver | 8 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 5 |
| Harry Cullen-Hieatt | 8 | 0 | 63 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Samrath Singh | 10 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 5.9 |
| Jaskaran Sandhu | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Ryan Harrison | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Adithya Ashok | 7.5 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 6.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Schmulian & Taylor Bettelheim | 13 | 20 |
| Schmulian & Sam Cassidy | 13 | 17 |
| Schmulian & Tom Bruce | 27 | 26 |
| Dane Cleaver & Tom Bruce | 18 | 15 |
| Josh Clarkson & Tom Bruce | 157 | 145 |
| Josh Clarkson & Jake Gibson | 28 | 23 |
| Angus Schaw & Jake Gibson | 0 | 1 |
| Angus Schaw & Ajaz Patel | 12 | 15 |
| Angus Schaw & Toby Findlay | 6 | 6 |
| Raymond Toole & Toby Findlay | 8 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Bettelheim | 3.2 | 13 |
| 2 | Sam Cassidy | 6.1 | 26 |
| 3 | Brad Schmulian | 10.3 | 53 |
| 4 | Dane Cleaver | 12.6 | 71 |
| 5 | Tom Bruce | 37.1 | 228 |
| 6 | Josh Clarkson | 40.6 | 256 |
| 7 | Jake Gibson | 41.1 | 256 |
| 8 | Ajaz Patel | 43.4 | 269 |
| 9 | Angus Schaw | 44.4 | 275 |
| 10 | Toby Findlay | 45.5 | 283 |
Match Info
| Match | Central Stags vs Auckland |
|---|---|
| Series | Ford Trophy 2026-27 |
| Time | 04-Nov-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Saxton Oval Nelson |
| Seating Capacity | 5000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Central Stags vs Auckland (CS vs AA)
Central Stags will face Auckland in a thrilling match on 04-Nov-2026 in Ford Trophy 2026-27. The match will be played at Saxton Oval at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Saxton Oval Pitch Report for CS vs AA Match 9 Match
This is a Batting pitch, a total of 14 matches have been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 3 matches and the team bowling first has won 10 matches. The average score on this pitch is 254. Winning the toss and Batting first would be the right decision
Saxton Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Nelson, NZ will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 19°C on the match day with 78% humidity and 8.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 71% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Central Stags is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Auckland remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Ford Trophy 2026-27.
The pitch at Saxton Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Central Stags will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Auckland will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Central Stags batting and Auckland 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 Stags showcase its strengths, or will Auckland pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 04-Nov-2026 to find out the answer!
