The Ford Trophy 2025-26 | 17-Feb-2026 03:00 AM | John Davies Oval
OTG 158/10 (43.3)
AKL 161/4 (23.4)
Auckland won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Keene* | 26 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 260 |
| Bevon Jacobs | 24 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Clarke* | 5.4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 9.18 |
| Jarrod McKay | 7 | 1 | 39 | 4 | 5.57 |
Last Wicket:Cam Fletcher c Jacob Cumming b Jarrod McKay 15(14) - 119/4 in 20.4 ov.
Otago vs Auckland
Otago — Innings 1 (158/10 in 43.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cumming c Dale Phillips b Adithya Ashok | 49 | 66 | 4 | 2 | 74.24 | |
| Hugo Bogue c Adithya Ashok b Keene | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Jack Boyle c Bevon Jacobs b Keene | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Luke Georgeson (c) c Keene b Ben Lister | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Max Chu (wk) lbw b Adithya Ashok | 17 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 42.5 | |
| Troy Johnson b Rohit Gulati | 19 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 43.18 | |
| Thomas O Connor b Rohit Gulati | 29 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 60.42 | |
| Ben Lockrose b Siddhesh Dixit | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Mason Clarke b Rohit Gulati | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matthew Bacon not out | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jarrod McKay c Dale Phillips b Keene | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 38.46 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 4 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 158 | 10 wkts, 43.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lister | 8 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 2.9 |
| Simon Keene | 6.3 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Harjot Johal | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Ryan Harrison | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Rohit Gulati | 10 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 2.2 |
| Adithya Ashok | 8 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Siddhesh Dixit | 5 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 3.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cumming & Hugo Bogue | 10 | 23 |
| Jacob Cumming & Jack Boyle | 11 | 13 |
| Jacob Cumming & Georgeson | 17 | 13 |
| Jacob Cumming & Max Chu | 46 | 73 |
| Jacob Cumming & Troy Johnson | 17 | 25 |
| Thomas O Connor & Troy Johnson | 38 | 72 |
| Thomas O Connor & Lockrose | 5 | 12 |
| Bacon & Lockrose | 0 | 2 |
| Bacon & Jarrod McKay | 14 | 26 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Bogue | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2 | Jack Boyle | 5.6 | 21 |
| 3 | Luke Georgeson | 8.1 | 38 |
| 4 | Max Chu | 20.2 | 84 |
| 5 | Jacob Cumming | 24.3 | 101 |
| 6 | Troy Johnson | 36.3 | 139 |
| 7 | Thomas O Connor | 38.3 | 144 |
| 8 | Mason Clarke | 38.5 | 144 |
| 9 | Ben Lockrose | 39.1 | 144 |
| 10 | Jarrod McKay | 43.3 | 158 |
Auckland — Innings 2 (161/4 in 23.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Phillips c Hugo Bogue b Jarrod McKay | 54 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 100 | |
| Sean Solia (c) b Jarrod McKay | 19 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 73.08 | |
| Ryan Harrison b Jarrod McKay | 14 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| Cam Fletcher (wk) c Jacob Cumming b Jarrod McKay | 15 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 107.14 | |
| Bevon Jacobs not out | 24 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 171.43 | |
| Simon Keene not out | 26 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 260 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 6 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 161 | 4 wkts, 23.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Siddhesh Dixit, Adithya Ashok, Harjot Johal, Rohit Gulati, Ben Lister | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Clarke | 5.4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Thomas O Connor | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Matthew Bacon | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Luke Georgeson | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Jarrod McKay | 7 | 1 | 39 | 4 | 5.6 |
| Ben Lockrose | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Phillips & Solia | 63 | 62 |
| Dale Phillips & Ryan Harrison | 17 | 28 |
| Cam Fletcher & Ryan Harrison | 16 | 19 |
| Cam Fletcher & Bevon Jacobs | 23 | 15 |
| Keene & Bevon Jacobs | 42 | 18 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Solia | 10.2 | 63 |
| 2 | Dale Phillips | 14.6 | 80 |
| 3 | Ryan Harrison | 18.1 | 96 |
| 4 | Cam Fletcher | 20.4 | 119 |
Match Info
| Match | Otago vs Auckland |
|---|---|
| Series | The Ford Trophy 2025-26 |
| Time | 17-Feb-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | John Davies Oval |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Otago vs Auckland (OV vs AA)
Otago will face Auckland in a thrilling match on 17-Feb-2026 in The Ford Trophy 2025-26. The match will be played at John Davies Oval at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Otago 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 The Ford Trophy 2025-26.
The pitch at John Davies Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Otago will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Auckland will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Otago 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 Otago showcase its strengths, or will Auckland pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 17-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
