Ford Trophy 2026-27 | 28-Oct-2026 03:00 AM | Saxton Oval
ND 403/6 (50)
CEN 341/10 (44.2)
Northern Districts won by 62 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaz Patel* | 35 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 134.62 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown* | 8.2 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 4.32 |
| Michael Sclanders | 5 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 7.6 |
Last Wicket:Raymond Toole c Cooper Rowell b Josh Brown 4(8) - 341/10 in 44.2 ov.
Central Stags vs Northern Districts
Northern Districts — Innings 1 (403/6 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan Mann (wk) c Tom Bruce b Toby Findlay | 18 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 60 | |
| Michael Sclanders c Dane Cleaver b Toby Findlay | 97 | 90 | 7 | 4 | 107.78 | |
| Joe Carter c Tom Bruce b Toby Findlay | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Robert ODonnell (c) c Josh Clarkson b Ajaz Patel | 145 | 102 | 17 | 7 | 142.16 | |
| Brett Hampton c Taylor Bettelheim b Raymond Toole | 44 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 157.14 | |
| Xavier Bell not out | 50 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 192.31 | |
| Katene Clarke c Randell b Ajaz Patel | 36 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 171.43 | |
| Snehith Reddy not out | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 403 | 6 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Josh Brown, James Naylor, Cooper Rowell | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Randell | 10 | 1 | 76 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Josh Clarkson | 10 | 1 | 69 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Toby Findlay | 10 | 0 | 77 | 3 | 7.7 |
| Raymond Toole | 10 | 0 | 72 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Ajaz Patel | 9 | 0 | 89 | 2 | 9.9 |
| Brad Schmulian | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aryan Mann & Michael Sclanders | 44 | 62 |
| Joe Carter & Michael Sclanders | 0 | 1 |
| Robert ODonnell & Michael Sclanders | 166 | 132 |
| Robert ODonnell & Brett Hampton | 99 | 52 |
| Xavier Bell & Brett Hampton | 10 | 7 |
| Xavier Bell & Katene Clarke | 75 | 42 |
| Xavier Bell & Snehith Reddy | 9 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryan Mann | 10.2 | 44 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 10.3 | 44 |
| 3 | Michael Sclanders | 32.3 | 210 |
| 4 | Robert ODonnell | 41.1 | 309 |
| 5 | Brett Hampton | 42.2 | 319 |
| 6 | Katene Clarke | 49.2 | 394 |
Central Stags — Innings 2 (341/10 in 44.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young c James Naylor b Brett Hampton | 22 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 129.41 | |
| Taylor Bettelheim c Brett Hampton b James Naylor | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Brad Schmulian lbw b James Naylor | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Tom Bruce (c) c James Naylor b Josh Brown | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) c Xavier Bell b Josh Brown | 16 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 94.12 | |
| Josh Clarkson b James Naylor | 74 | 60 | 8 | 1 | 123.33 | |
| Sam Cassidy c James Naylor b Michael Sclanders | 137 | 93 | 18 | 4 | 147.31 | |
| Brett Randell c Josh Brown b Cooper Rowell | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Ajaz Patel not out | 35 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 134.62 | |
| Toby Findlay c Xavier Bell b Michael Sclanders | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Raymond Toole c Cooper Rowell b Josh Brown | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 8 | LegByes: 6 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 21 | |||||
| Total | 341 | 10 wkts, 44.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hampton | 8 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 6.8 |
| James Naylor | 8 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 6 |
| Josh Brown | 8.2 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 4.3 |
| Cooper Rowell | 8 | 0 | 77 | 1 | 9.6 |
| Snehith Reddy | 7 | 0 | 74 | 0 | 10.6 |
| Michael Sclanders | 5 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 7.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Young & Taylor Bettelheim | 3 | 12 |
| Will Young & Schmulian | 26 | 18 |
| Tom Bruce & Schmulian | 2 | 5 |
| Tom Bruce & Dane Cleaver | 14 | 15 |
| Josh Clarkson & Dane Cleaver | 17 | 14 |
| Josh Clarkson & Sam Cassidy | 172 | 129 |
| Randell & Sam Cassidy | 48 | 28 |
| Ajaz Patel & Sam Cassidy | 23 | 15 |
| Ajaz Patel & Toby Findlay | 16 | 13 |
| Ajaz Patel & Raymond Toole | 20 | 17 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Bettelheim | 1.6 | 3 |
| 2 | Will Young | 4.6 | 29 |
| 3 | Brad Schmulian | 5.5 | 31 |
| 4 | Tom Bruce | 8.2 | 45 |
| 5 | Dane Cleaver | 10.4 | 62 |
| 6 | Josh Clarkson | 32.1 | 234 |
| 7 | Brett Randell | 36.5 | 282 |
| 8 | Sam Cassidy | 39.2 | 305 |
| 9 | Toby Findlay | 41.3 | 321 |
| 10 | Raymond Toole | 44.2 | 341 |
Match Info
| Match | Central Stags vs Northern |
|---|---|
| Series | Ford Trophy 2026-27 |
| Time | 28-Oct-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Saxton Oval Nelson |
| Seating Capacity | 5000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Central Stags vs Northern (CS vs NK)
Central Stags will face Northern in a thrilling match on 28-Oct-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 NK Match 2 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 Northern 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 Northern will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Central Stags batting and Northern 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 Northern pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 28-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
