Wellington Firebirds vs Northern District - Ford Trophy OD Match Analysis

The much-awaited clash between Wellington Firebirds and Northern District in the Ford Trophy OD delivered an exciting contest. Fans witnessed outstanding performances from both sides, but in the end, WF beat ND by 45 runs.

Star Batsman of the Match

Henry Cooper (Northern District - BAT) played an outstanding knock, scoring 121 runs.

Best Bowler Performance

Kristian Clarke (Northern District - ALL) shined with the ball, taking 5 wickets.

Northern District

• Katene Clarke (Batsman - Northern District) - 3 runs off 7 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes.
• Tim Seifert (Wicket Keeper - Northern District) - 54 runs off 49 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
• Henry Cooper (Batsman - Northern District) - 121 runs off 132 balls, including 14 fours and 2 sixes.
• Joe Carter (Batsman - Northern District) - 15 runs off 25 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes.
• Jeet Raval (Batsman - Northern District) - 19 runs off 28 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes.
• Brett Hampton (Bowlers - Northern District) - 7 runs off 9 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Pete Drysdale (All Rounder - Northern District) - 17 runs off 13 balls, including 1 fours and 1 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Kristian Clarke (All Rounder - Northern District) - 2 runs off 6 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes, and took 5 wickets.
• Tim Pringle (Bowlers - Northern District) - 10 runs off 7 balls, including 0 fours and 1 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Scott Johnston (Bowlers - Northern District) - 1 runs off 1 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes.
• Matt Fisher (Bowlers - Northern District) - 16 runs off 18 balls, including 2 fours and 0 sixes.

Wellington Firebirds

• Nick Greenwood (Batsman - Wellington Firebirds) - 61 runs off 77 balls, including 7 fours and 0 sixes.
• Gareth Severin (Batsman - Wellington Firebirds) - 23 runs off 30 balls, including 5 fours and 0 sixes.
• Troy Johnson (Batsman - Wellington Firebirds) - 14 runs off 24 balls, including 2 fours and 0 sixes.
• Nick Kelly (Batsman - Wellington Firebirds) - 106 runs off 97 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes.
• Callum McLachlan (Wicket Keeper - Wellington Firebirds) - 65 runs off 49 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes.
• Jesse Tashkoff (All Rounder - Wellington Firebirds) - 4 runs off 2 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes.
• Nathan Smith (All Rounder - Wellington Firebirds) - 4 runs off 4 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes, and took 3 wickets.
• Logan van Beek (All Rounder - Wellington Firebirds) - 7 runs off 4 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes, and took 2 wickets.
• Adam Milne (Bowlers - Wellington Firebirds) - 19 runs off 7 balls, including 3 fours and 1 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Peter Younghusband (All Rounder - Wellington Firebirds) - 10 runs off 6 balls, including 0 fours and 1 sixes, and took 2 wickets.
• Ben Sears (Bowlers - Wellington Firebirds) - took 2 wickets.

Fielding Highlights

• Tim Seifert (Northern District - WK) took 2 crucial catches.
• Henry Cooper (Northern District - BAT) took 2 crucial catches.
• Joe Carter (Northern District - BAT) took 1 crucial catches.
• Brett Hampton (Northern District - BOWL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Nick Greenwood (Wellington Firebirds - BAT) took 1 crucial catches.
• Callum McLachlan (Wellington Firebirds - WK) took 1 crucial catches.
• Jesse Tashkoff (Wellington Firebirds - ALL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Nathan Smith (Wellington Firebirds - ALL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Logan van Beek (Wellington Firebirds - ALL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Adam Milne (Wellington Firebirds - BOWL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Ben Sears (Wellington Firebirds - BOWL) took 3 crucial catches.

Match Analysis

With exceptional performances from both sides, this match will be remembered as a thrilling battle. Wellington Firebirds and Northern District showcased their strengths, but ultimately, WF beat ND by 45 runs. Stay tuned for more cricket updates and analysis!