The Ford Trophy 2025-26 | 04-Feb-2026 03:00 AM | Basin Reserve
CD 307/4 (36)
WEL 289/8 (36)
Central Districts won by 18 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hartshorn* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Peter Younghusband | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Field* | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Jayden Lennox | 8 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 6.5 |
Last Wicket:Nathan Smith c Angus Schaw b Jayden Lennox 28(20) - 286/8 in 35.3 ov.
Wellington vs Central Districts
Central Districts — Innings 1 (307/4 in 36 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Schmulian not out | 148 | 98 | 19 | 3 | 151.02 | |
| Curtis Heaphy st Tom Blundell b Younghusband | 24 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 50 | |
| Will Young c Muhammad Abbas b James Hartshorn | 18 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Dean Foxcroft st Tom Blundell b Younghusband | 72 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 184.62 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) c Younghusband b James Hartshorn | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 211.11 | |
| Josh Clarkson not out | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 8 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 307 | 4 wkts, 36 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Joey Field, Jayden Lennox (c), Angus Schaw, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dudding | 7 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 6.3 |
| James Hartshorn | 8 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 8.4 |
| Nathan Smith | 6 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Muhammad Abbas | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| Peter Younghusband | 7 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 7.9 |
| Oscar Jackson | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Jesse Tashkoff | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Schmulian & Heaphy | 103 | 94 |
| Schmulian & Will Young | 29 | 28 |
| Schmulian & Foxcroft | 123 | 65 |
| Schmulian & Cleaver | 27 | 16 |
| Schmulian & Josh Clarkson | 25 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Heaphy | 15.4 | 103 |
| 2 | Will Young | 20.2 | 132 |
| 3 | Dean Foxcroft | 31.1 | 255 |
| 4 | Dane Cleaver | 33.5 | 282 |
Wellington — Innings 2 (289/8 in 36 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Tashkoff c Foxcroft b Raymond Toole | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150 | |
| Nick Greenwood c and b Angus Schaw | 75 | 60 | 5 | 6 | 125 | |
| Tim Robinson lbw b Angus Schaw | 100 | 79 | 12 | 3 | 126.58 | |
| Nick Kelly (c) b Randell | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Muhammad Abbas c Cleaver b Josh Clarkson | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 81.82 | |
| Tom Blundell (wk) c and b Jayden Lennox | 51 | 29 | 2 | 5 | 175.86 | |
| Nathan Smith c Angus Schaw b Jayden Lennox | 28 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 140 | |
| Oscar Jackson run out (Schmulian/Cleaver) | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Peter Younghusband not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| James Hartshorn not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 289 | 8 wkts, 36 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Liam Dudding | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Randell | 7 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Raymond Toole | 5 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 9.4 |
| Joey Field | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Josh Clarkson | 7 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Jayden Lennox | 8 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Angus Schaw | 5 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 6.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkoff & Nick Greenwood | 9 | 7 |
| Tim Robinson & Nick Greenwood | 157 | 121 |
| Tim Robinson & Nick Kelly | 7 | 7 |
| Tim Robinson & Muhammad Abbas | 29 | 23 |
| Tim Robinson & Blundell | 6 | 5 |
| Nathan Smith & Blundell | 62 | 38 |
| Nathan Smith & Oscar Jackson | 9 | 9 |
| Nathan Smith & Younghusband | 6 | 3 |
| James Hartshorn & Younghusband | 3 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Tashkoff | 1.1 | 9 |
| 2 | Nick Greenwood | 21.2 | 166 |
| 3 | Nick Kelly | 22.3 | 173 |
| 4 | Muhammad Abbas | 26.2 | 202 |
| 5 | Tim Robinson | 27.1 | 208 |
| 6 | Tom Blundell | 33.3 | 270 |
| 7 | Oscar Jackson | 35 | 280 |
| 8 | Nathan Smith | 35.3 | 286 |
Match Info
| Match | Wellington vs Central Districts |
|---|---|
| Series | The Ford Trophy 2025-26 |
| Time | 04-Feb-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Basin Reserve |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Wellington vs Central Districts (WEL vs CHD)
Wellington will face Central Districts in a thrilling match on 04-Feb-2026 in The Ford Trophy 2025-26. The match will be played at Basin Reserve at 03:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,YouTubeSports.
Match Overview
Wellington is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Central Districts 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 Basin Reserve is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Wellington will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Central Districts will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Wellington batting and Central Districts 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 Wellington showcase its strengths, or will Central Districts pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 04-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
