Ford Trophy 2026-27 | 31-Oct-2026 03:00 AM | Bay Oval
ND 167/10 (44.4)
AKL 170/6 (33.2)
Auckland won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adithya Ashok* | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Jaskaran Sandhu | 35 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 72.92 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown* | 8.2 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Snehith Reddy | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Sean Solia lbw b Snehith Reddy 54(77) - 149/6 in 30.4 ov.
Northern Districts vs Auckland
Northern Districts — Innings 1 (167/10 in 44.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kelly c Cam Fletcher b Angus Olliver | 9 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 34.62 | |
| Henry Cooper c Angus Olliver b Harry Cullen-Hieatt | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Carter c Lachlan Stackpole b Adithya Ashok | 45 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 66.18 | |
| Robert ODonnell (c) c Cam Fletcher b Sean Solia | 8 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 42.11 | |
| Brett Hampton c Cam Fletcher b Sean Solia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Xavier Bell c Jack Wright b Adithya Ashok | 46 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 80.7 | |
| Snehith Reddy b Harry Cullen-Hieatt | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 68.75 | |
| Aryan Mann (wk) st Cam Fletcher b Harry Cullen-Hieatt | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.86 | |
| Josh Brown b Angus Olliver | 13 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 46.43 | |
| James Naylor c Cam Fletcher b Angus Olliver | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 18.52 | |
| Cooper Rowell not out | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 11 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 167 | 10 wkts, 44.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Olliver | 9.4 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 2.4 |
| Harry Cullen-Hieatt | 10 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| Sean Solia | 7 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 4.4 |
| Jack Wright | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Jaskaran Sandhu | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Adithya Ashok | 10 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 3.3 |
| Dale Phillips | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Kelly & Henry Cooper | 1 | 10 |
| Nick Kelly & Joe Carter | 16 | 31 |
| Robert ODonnell & Joe Carter | 18 | 35 |
| Brett Hampton & Joe Carter | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Bell & Joe Carter | 80 | 87 |
| Xavier Bell & Snehith Reddy | 13 | 23 |
| Aryan Mann & Snehith Reddy | 4 | 9 |
| Aryan Mann & Josh Brown | 11 | 13 |
| James Naylor & Josh Brown | 14 | 46 |
| Cooper Rowell & Josh Brown | 10 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Cooper | 1.4 | 1 |
| 2 | Nick Kelly | 6.5 | 17 |
| 3 | Robert ODonnell | 12.4 | 35 |
| 4 | Brett Hampton | 12.6 | 35 |
| 5 | Joe Carter | 27.3 | 115 |
| 6 | Xavier Bell | 31.2 | 128 |
| 7 | Snehith Reddy | 32.5 | 132 |
| 8 | Aryan Mann | 34.6 | 143 |
| 9 | James Naylor | 42.4 | 157 |
| 10 | Josh Brown | 44.4 | 167 |
Auckland — Innings 2 (170/6 in 33.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Solia (c) lbw b Snehith Reddy | 54 | 77 | 5 | 1 | 70.13 | |
| Dale Phillips b James Naylor | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Luke Watson c Joe Carter b Cooper Rowell | 20 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 105.26 | |
| Cam Fletcher (wk) c Aryan Mann b Josh Brown | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Lachlan Stackpole c Snehith Reddy b Cooper Rowell | 15 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 107.14 | |
| Ryan Harrison c Nick Kelly b Brett Hampton | 21 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Jaskaran Sandhu not out | 35 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 72.92 | |
| Adithya Ashok not out | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 7 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 170 | 6 wkts, 33.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Angus Olliver, Jack Wright, Harry Cullen-Hieatt | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hampton | 10 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 4.4 |
| James Naylor | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 7.4 |
| Cooper Rowell | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Josh Brown | 8.2 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Snehith Reddy | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Solia & Dale Phillips | 7 | 9 |
| Sean Solia & Luke Watson | 43 | 36 |
| Sean Solia & Cam Fletcher | 3 | 6 |
| Sean Solia & Lachlan Stackpole | 19 | 21 |
| Sean Solia & Ryan Harrison | 29 | 37 |
| Sean Solia & Jaskaran Sandhu | 48 | 75 |
| Adithya Ashok & Jaskaran Sandhu | 21 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Phillips | 1.3 | 7 |
| 2 | Luke Watson | 7.3 | 50 |
| 3 | Cam Fletcher | 8.3 | 53 |
| 4 | Lachlan Stackpole | 11.6 | 72 |
| 5 | Ryan Harrison | 18.1 | 101 |
| 6 | Sean Solia | 30.4 | 149 |
Match Info
| Match | Northern vs Auckland |
|---|---|
| Series | Ford Trophy 2026-27 |
| Time | 31-Oct-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Bay Oval Mount Maunganui |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Northern vs Auckland (NK vs AA)
Northern will face Auckland in a thrilling match on 31-Oct-2026 in Ford Trophy 2026-27. The match will be played at Bay Oval at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Bay Oval Pitch Report for NK vs AA Match 4 Match
Mount Maunganui Bay Oval is a high scoring ground in T20Is. The economy rate of spinners is better than that of fast bowlers on this ground. Batting first can be beneficial
Bay Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Mount Maunganui, NZ will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 15°C on the match day with 52% humidity and 20.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Northern 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 Bay Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Northern will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Auckland will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Northern 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 Northern showcase its strengths, or will Auckland pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 31-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
