Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds, Live Score and Commentary, Ford Trophy, 7 December, 2023
COMPLETED / 12th match / Basin Reserve
192/10 (44 ov)
247/8 (50 ov)
Wellington Firebirds won by 55 runs.
Recent
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rae | 15 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 75.00 |
| William O Rourke | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Adam Milne | 9 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 2.60 |
| Nathan Smith | 9 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 3.60 |
Wellington Firebirds won by 55 runs.
Canterbury vs Wellington, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Districts (CNT won by 6 wickets) | 10th Match | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Auckland Aces (CNT won by 21 runs) | 9th Match | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Wellington Firebirds (WEF won by 2 wickets) | 4th Match | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Otago Volts (CNT won by 6 wickets) | 3rd Match | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Wellington Firebirds (WEF won by 294 runs) | 23rd Match | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Otago Volts (WEF won by 4 wickets) | 11th Match | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Northern Districts (WEF won by 3 wickets) | 8th Match | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Canterbury Kings (WEF won by 2 wickets) | 4th Match | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Central Stags (Central Districts won by 4 wickets) | 2nd Match | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Canterbury Kings (WEF won by 294 runs) | 23rd Match | 29 Mar 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 5 run (1.5 ov): William O Rourke: 3 (8), Michael Rae: 2 (3)
- Last Bat: William O Rourke 3(8) - lbw b A Milne Adam Milne
- Fall of Wickets: 25 - 1 Matt Boyle, 60 - 2 Rhys Mariu, 76 - 3 Chad Bowes, 106 - 4 Cole McConchie, 107 - 5 Mitchell Hay, 115 - 6 Zakary Foulkes, 145 - 7 Michael Rippon, 165 - 8 Bevon Jacobs, 187 - 9 Angus McKenzie, 192 - 10 William O Rourke
- Reviews Remaining: Canterbury Kings - 0 of 0, Wellington Firebirds - 0 of 0
- Toss: Canterbury Kings elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 12th match
- Series: The Ford Trophy
- Date: Thursday, December 07, 2023
- Time: 03:00 AM
- Venue: Basin Reserve
- City: Wellington
- Umpires: Tim Parlane (New Zealand), Damian Morrow (New Zealand)
- Referee: K Pulley (New Zealand)
Logan van Beek to Angus McKenzie, no run,
End of over 40 (5 runs)
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, Four,
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, no run,
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, 1 wide,
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, no run,
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, no run,
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, 1 run,
Nathan Smith to Angus McKenzie, Four,
End of over 41 (10 runs)
Adam Milne to Michael Rae, no run,
Adam Milne to Michael Rae, no run,
Adam Milne to Michael Rae, Six,
Adam Milne to Michael Rae, no run,
Adam Milne to Michael Rae, no run,
Adam Milne to Michael Rae, no run,
End of over 42 (6 runs)
Angus McKenzie c C McLachlan b N Smith 15 (16) Nathan Smith to Angus McKenzie, no run, c C McLachlan b N Smith,
Nathan Smith to William O’Rourke, 1 run,
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, 1 run,
Nathan Smith to William O’Rourke, no run,
Nathan Smith to William O’Rourke, 1 run,
Nathan Smith to Michael Rae, no run,
End of over 43 (3 runs)
Adam Milne to William O’Rourke, 1 run,
Adam Milne to Michael Rae, 1 run,
Adam Milne to William O’Rourke, no run,
Adam Milne to William O’Rourke, no run,
Adam Milne to William O’Rourke, no run,
William O Rourke lbw b A Milne 3 (8) Adam Milne to William O’Rourke, no run, lbw b A Milne,
End of over 44 (2 runs)