The Ford Trophy 2025-26 | 07-Feb-2026 03:00 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval
WEL 269/9 (50)
OTG 213/10 (45.5)
Wellington won by 56 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bacon* | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hartshorn* | 3.5 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 8.09 |
| Liam Dudding | 6 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 5.17 |
Last Wicket:Jarrod McKay c Blundell b James Hartshorn 16(6) - 222/10 in 45.5 ov.
Otago vs Wellington
Wellington — Innings 1 (269/9 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Tashkoff c Luke Georgeson b Ben Lockrose | 21 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nick Greenwood c Zac Cumming b Ben Lockrose | 54 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 216 | |
| Tim Robinson c and b Zac Cumming | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Nick Kelly (c) run out (Jamal Todd/Bacon) | 81 | 118 | 3 | 3 | 68.64 | |
| Muhammad Abbas b Zac Cumming | 18 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 56.25 | |
| Tom Blundell (wk) c Zac Cumming b Bacon | 41 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 87.23 | |
| Nathan Smith lbw b Bacon | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Oscar Jackson c Troy Johnson b Bacon | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Peter Younghusband c Luke Georgeson b Ferns | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| James Hartshorn not out | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Liam Dudding not out | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 12 | Total: 18 | |||||
| Total | 269 | 9 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bacon | 10 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 4.3 |
| Danru Ferns | 7 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 8.4 |
| Ben Lockrose | 10 | 1 | 41 | 2 | 4.1 |
| Zac Cumming | 8 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Troy Johnson | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Jarrod McKay | 8 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 6.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkoff & Nick Greenwood | 66 | 39 |
| Tim Robinson & Nick Greenwood | 13 | 12 |
| Tim Robinson & Nick Kelly | 4 | 16 |
| Muhammad Abbas & Nick Kelly | 55 | 81 |
| Blundell & Nick Kelly | 76 | 84 |
| Nathan Smith & Nick Kelly | 18 | 21 |
| Oscar Jackson & Nick Kelly | 6 | 12 |
| Younghusband & Nick Kelly | 13 | 16 |
| Younghusband & James Hartshorn | 3 | 7 |
| Liam Dudding & James Hartshorn | 15 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Tashkoff | 6.3 | 66 |
| 2 | Nick Greenwood | 8.3 | 79 |
| 3 | Tim Robinson | 11.1 | 83 |
| 4 | Muhammad Abbas | 24.4 | 138 |
| 5 | Tom Blundell | 38.4 | 214 |
| 6 | Nathan Smith | 42.1 | 232 |
| 7 | Oscar Jackson | 44.1 | 238 |
| 8 | Nick Kelly | 46.5 | 251 |
| 9 | Peter Younghusband | 47.6 | 254 |
Otago — Innings 2 (213/10 in 45.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cumming c Oscar Jackson b Liam Dudding | 23 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 71.88 | |
| Jack Boyle c Tom Blundell b Liam Dudding | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Jamal Todd c Tashkoff b Liam Dudding | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Luke Georgeson (c) c Younghusband b Tashkoff | 52 | 64 | 8 | 1 | 81.25 | |
| Max Chu (wk) c and b Younghusband | 18 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 72 | |
| Troy Johnson c Tom Blundell b Tashkoff | 10 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 43.48 | |
| Zac Cumming b Tashkoff | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Ben Lockrose c Oscar Jackson b James Hartshorn | 32 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 62.75 | |
| Danru Ferns c Nick Greenwood b Liam Dudding | 30 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Matthew Bacon not out | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jarrod McKay c Tom Blundell b James Hartshorn | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 266.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 11 | Total: 15 | |||||
| Total | 213 | 10 wkts, 45.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Liam Dudding | 6 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 5.2 |
| James Hartshorn | 3.5 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 8.1 |
| Nick Greenwood | 10 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Peter Younghusband | 10 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 4.3 |
| Jesse Tashkoff | 10 | 2 | 43 | 3 | 4.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Cumming & Jack Boyle | 19 | 21 |
| Jacob Cumming & Jamal Todd | 8 | 15 |
| Jacob Cumming & Georgeson | 26 | 22 |
| Max Chu & Georgeson | 42 | 51 |
| Troy Johnson & Georgeson | 18 | 36 |
| Zac Cumming & Georgeson | 15 | 13 |
| Lockrose & Georgeson | 18 | 25 |
| Lockrose & Ferns | 50 | 76 |
| Bacon & Ferns | 4 | 8 |
| Bacon & Jarrod McKay | 22 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Boyle | 3.3 | 19 |
| 2 | Jamal Todd | 5.6 | 27 |
| 3 | Jacob Cumming | 9.4 | 44 |
| 4 | Max Chu | 18.1 | 86 |
| 5 | Troy Johnson | 24.1 | 104 |
| 6 | Zac Cumming | 26.2 | 119 |
| 7 | Luke Georgeson | 30.3 | 137 |
| 8 | Ben Lockrose | 43.1 | 187 |
| 9 | Danru Ferns | 44.3 | 191 |
| 10 | Jarrod McKay | 45.5 | 213 |
Match Info
| Match | Otago vs Wellington |
|---|---|
| Series | The Ford Trophy 2025-26 |
| Time | 07-Feb-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Eden Park Outer Oval |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Otago vs Wellington (OV vs WEL)
Otago will face Wellington in a thrilling match on 07-Feb-2026 in The Ford Trophy 2025-26. The match will be played at Eden Park Outer 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 Wellington 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 Eden Park Outer 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 Wellington will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Otago batting and Wellington 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 Wellington pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 07-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
