The Ford Trophy 2025-26 | 17-Feb-2026 03:00 AM | Basin Reserve
WEL 281/7 (50)
ND 131/5 (25) CRR: 5.24 | RRR: 6.04
Northern Districts need 151 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snehith Reddy* | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Henry Cooper | 35 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith* | 6 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 3.83 |
| Peter Younghusband | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
Last Wicket:Xavier Bell c Nick Kelly b Younghusband 54(58) - 120/5 in 22.2 ov.
Wellington vs Northern Districts
Wellington — Innings 1 (281/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Tashkoff c Katene D Clarke b Tim Pringle | 51 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 78.46 | |
| Nick Greenwood c Ben Pomare b Zak Gibson | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Oscar Jackson c Ben Pomare b Kuggeleijn | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tim Robinson c Robert ODonnell b Tim Pringle | 38 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 77.55 | |
| Nick Kelly (c) c Josh Brown b Kuggeleijn | 38 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 73.08 | |
| Muhammad Abbas c Snehith Reddy b Kuggeleijn | 20 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 62.5 | |
| Tom Blundell (wk) c Henry Cooper b Josh Brown | 28 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 103.7 | |
| Nathan Smith not out | 64 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 136.17 | |
| Peter Younghusband not out | 16 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 94.12 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 9 | Wides: 16 | Total: 25 | |||||
| Total | 281 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Michael Snedden, James Hartshorn | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Gibson | 10 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 10 | 0 | 69 | 3 | 6.9 |
| Josh Brown | 10 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Brett Hampton | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Tim Pringle | 10 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 3.4 |
| Henry Cooper | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 3.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkoff & Nick Greenwood | 6 | 16 |
| Tashkoff & Oscar Jackson | 5 | 6 |
| Tashkoff & Tim Robinson | 81 | 84 |
| Tashkoff & Nick Kelly | 20 | 38 |
| Muhammad Abbas & Nick Kelly | 46 | 60 |
| Muhammad Abbas & Blundell | 3 | 7 |
| Nathan Smith & Blundell | 43 | 46 |
| Nathan Smith & Younghusband | 77 | 43 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Greenwood | 2.4 | 6 |
| 2 | Oscar Jackson | 3.4 | 11 |
| 3 | Tim Robinson | 17.4 | 92 |
| 4 | Jesse Tashkoff | 23.6 | 112 |
| 5 | Nick Kelly | 33.6 | 158 |
| 6 | Muhammad Abbas | 35.1 | 161 |
| 7 | Tom Blundell | 42.5 | 204 |
Northern Districts — Innings 2 (131/5 in 25 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kuggeleijn c Tom Blundell b Nathan Smith | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Brett Hampton c Nick Kelly b James Hartshorn | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Robert ODonnell (c) c Nick Kelly b James Hartshorn | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 93.33 | |
| Katene D Clarke lbw b James Hartshorn | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Henry Cooper batting | 35 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Xavier Bell c Nick Kelly b Younghusband | 54 | 58 | 7 | 1 | 93.1 | |
| Snehith Reddy batting | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 6 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 131 | 5 wkts, 25 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ben Pomare (wk), Tim Pringle, Josh Brown, Zak Gibson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hartshorn | 5 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 4.6 |
| Nathan Smith | 6 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Michael Snedden | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Muhammad Abbas | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| Peter Younghusband | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Jesse Tashkoff | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kuggeleijn & Hampton | 9 | 14 |
| Kuggeleijn & Robert ODonnell | 2 | 8 |
| Katene D Clarke & Robert ODonnell | 5 | 4 |
| Henry Cooper & Robert ODonnell | 18 | 16 |
| Henry Cooper & Xavier Bell | 86 | 92 |
| Henry Cooper & Snehith Reddy | 11 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Hampton | 2.2 | 9 |
| 2 | Scott Kuggeleijn | 3.4 | 11 |
| 3 | Katene D Clarke | 4.2 | 16 |
| 4 | Robert ODonnell | 6.6 | 34 |
| 5 | Xavier Bell | 22.2 | 120 |
Match Info
| Match | Wellington vs Northern Knights |
|---|---|
| Series | The Ford Trophy 2025-26 |
| Time | 17-Feb-2026 03:00 AM |
| Venue | Basin Reserve |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,YouTubeSports |
Match Preview: Wellington vs Northern Knights (WEL vs NB)
Wellington will face Northern Knights in a thrilling match on 17-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 Northern Knights 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 Northern Knights will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Wellington batting and Northern Knights 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 Northern Knights pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,YouTubeSports on 17-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
