Ford Trophy 2026-27 | 01-Nov-2026 03:00 AM | University Oval
OTG 233/10 (49.5)
CEN 204/10 (47.5)
Otago won by 29 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Toole* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bacon* | 8.5 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Danru Ferns | 9 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 3.33 |
Last Wicket:Oscar Mabin c Jacob Cumming b Bacon 2(4) - 204/10 in 47.5 ov.
Otago vs Central Stags
Otago — Innings 1 (233/10 in 49.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cumming c Taylor Bettelheim b Raymond Toole | 42 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 70 | |
| Jack Boyle c Sam Cassidy b Jake Gibson | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| Thorn Parkes (wk) c Dane Cleaver b Oscar Mabin | 26 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 78.79 | |
| Luke Georgeson (c) b Jake Gibson | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Jones lbw b Ajaz Patel | 33 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 91.67 | |
| Jamal Todd c Will Young b Jake Gibson | 35 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 89.74 | |
| Troy Johnson c Dane Cleaver b Oscar Mabin | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Ben Lockrose b Toby Findlay | 66 | 68 | 7 | 2 | 97.06 | |
| Thomas O Connor c Dane Cleaver b Oscar Mabin | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Danru Ferns c Jake Gibson b Toby Findlay | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Matthew Bacon not out | 15 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 233 | 10 wkts, 49.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Toole | 10 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 4.4 |
| Jake Gibson | 10 | 1 | 39 | 3 | 3.9 |
| Toby Findlay | 9.5 | 1 | 60 | 2 | 6.1 |
| Oscar Mabin | 10 | 0 | 54 | 3 | 5.4 |
| Ajaz Patel | 10 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 3.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cumming & Jack Boyle | 2 | 21 |
| Jacob Cumming & Thorn Parkes | 57 | 60 |
| Jacob Cumming & Georgeson | 1 | 7 |
| Jacob Cumming & Tom Jones | 47 | 54 |
| Jamal Todd & Tom Jones | 0 | 3 |
| Jamal Todd & Troy Johnson | 7 | 18 |
| Jamal Todd & Lockrose | 44 | 53 |
| Thomas O Connor & Lockrose | 5 | 26 |
| Ferns & Lockrose | 3 | 10 |
| Bacon & Lockrose | 67 | 47 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Boyle | 3.3 | 2 |
| 2 | Thorn Parkes | 13.3 | 59 |
| 3 | Luke Georgeson | 14.4 | 60 |
| 4 | Jacob Cumming | 23.4 | 107 |
| 5 | Tom Jones | 24.1 | 107 |
| 6 | Troy Johnson | 27.1 | 114 |
| 7 | Jamal Todd | 35.6 | 158 |
| 8 | Thomas O Connor | 40.2 | 163 |
| 9 | Danru Ferns | 41.6 | 166 |
| 10 | Ben Lockrose | 49.5 | 233 |
Central Stags — Innings 2 (204/10 in 47.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young c Thorn Parkes b Ferns | 26 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 83.87 | |
| Taylor Bettelheim c Thomas O Connor b Bacon | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18.75 | |
| Brad Schmulian run out (Thomas O Connor) | 47 | 84 | 3 | 0 | 55.95 | |
| Tom Bruce (c) c Tom Jones b Thomas O Connor | 74 | 103 | 8 | 2 | 71.84 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) c Thomas O Connor b Luke Georgeson | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Sam Cassidy c Jacob Cumming b Ferns | 24 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 88.89 | |
| Jake Gibson c Thomas O Connor b Ben Lockrose | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Ajaz Patel c Thorn Parkes b Thomas O Connor | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Toby Findlay c Jamal Todd b Bacon | 15 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 187.5 | |
| Oscar Mabin c Jacob Cumming b Bacon | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Raymond Toole not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 3 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 204 | 10 wkts, 47.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas O Connor | 10 | 2 | 52 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Matthew Bacon | 8.5 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 2.8 |
| Danru Ferns | 9 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 3.3 |
| Luke Georgeson | 10 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 3.4 |
| Ben Lockrose | 10 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Will Young & Taylor Bettelheim | 26 | 36 |
| Will Young & Schmulian | 4 | 15 |
| Tom Bruce & Schmulian | 112 | 168 |
| Tom Bruce & Dane Cleaver | 5 | 12 |
| Tom Bruce & Sam Cassidy | 21 | 26 |
| Jake Gibson & Sam Cassidy | 3 | 6 |
| Ajaz Patel & Sam Cassidy | 1 | 2 |
| Toby Findlay & Sam Cassidy | 23 | 15 |
| Toby Findlay & Oscar Mabin | 8 | 4 |
| Raymond Toole & Oscar Mabin | 1 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Bettelheim | 5.6 | 26 |
| 2 | Will Young | 8.3 | 30 |
| 3 | Brad Schmulian | 36.3 | 142 |
| 4 | Dane Cleaver | 38.3 | 147 |
| 5 | Tom Bruce | 42.5 | 168 |
| 6 | Jake Gibson | 43.5 | 171 |
| 7 | Ajaz Patel | 44.1 | 172 |
| 8 | Sam Cassidy | 46.4 | 195 |
| 9 | Toby Findlay | 47.2 | 203 |
| 10 | Oscar Mabin | 47.5 | 204 |
Match Info
| Match | Otago vs Central Stags |
|---|---|
| Series | Ford Trophy 2026-27 |
| Time | 01-Nov-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | University Oval Dunedin |
| Seating Capacity | 6000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Otago vs Central Stags (OV vs CS)
Otago will face Central Stags in a thrilling match on 01-Nov-2026 in Ford Trophy 2026-27. The match will be played at University Oval at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
University Oval Pitch Report for OV vs CS Match 6 Match
Historically, the pitch at the University Oval has been a little dry. However, with New Zealand's intention to make things difficult for Pakistan's much-vaunted fast bowling attack with their flat pitches, the ground could turn out to be another batting paradise with a surface offering perfect bounce between the short boundaries.
University Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Dunedin, NZ will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 14°C on the match day with 88% humidity and 13.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 92% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Otago is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Central Stags 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 University 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 Central Stags will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Otago batting and Central Stags 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 Central Stags pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 01-Nov-2026 to find out the answer!
