Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces, Live Score and Commentary, Ford Trophy, 18 February, 2025
COMPLETED / 27th Match / Basin Reserve
198/3 (30.5 ov)
194/6 (31 ov)
Wellington Firebirds won by 7 wickets
Recent
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Tashkoff | 84 | 86 | 5 | 1 | 97.67 |
| Nick Kelly | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Danru Ferns | 4.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 7.24 |
| Jimmy Neesham | 6 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 6.50 |
Wellington Firebirds won by 7 wickets
Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Aces (AUK won by 162 runs) | Match 7 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Central Stags (Central Districts won by 8 wickets) | Match 5 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Otago Volts (OV won by 7 wickets) | Match 2 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Auckland Aces (AUK won by 54 runs) | 14th Match | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Otago Volts (WEF won by 4 wickets) | 11th Match | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Kings (CNT won by 72 runs) | Match 11 | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Wellington Firebirds (AUK won by 162 runs) | Match 7 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Northern Districts (Match drawn) | Match 4 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Central Stags (AUK won by 61 runs) | Match 1 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Wellington Firebirds (AUK won by 54 runs) | 14th Match | 12 Nov 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 24 run (3.1 ov): Nick Kelly: 9 (7), Jesse Tashkoff: 12 (12)
- Last Bat: Muhammad Abbas 50(38) - c & b J Neesham Jimmy Neesham
- Fall of Wickets: 14 - 1 Tim Robinson, 95 - 2 Gareth Severin, 174 - 3 Muhammad Abbas
- Reviews Remaining: Wellington Firebirds - 0 of 0, Auckland Aces - 0 of 0
- Toss: Wellington Firebirds elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 27th Match
- Series: The Ford Trophy
- Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Time: 03:00 AM
- Venue: Basin Reserve
- City: Wellington
- Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand), CA Black (New Zealand)
- Referee: RE Hayward (New Zealand)
Jock McKenzie to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
Jock McKenzie to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run,
End of over 27 (11 runs)
Jimmy Neesham to Jesse Tashkoff, Four,
Jimmy Neesham to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
Jimmy Neesham to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run,
Muhammad Abbas c & b J Neesham 50 (38) Jimmy Neesham to Muhammad Abbas, no run, c & b J Neesham,
Jimmy Neesham to Nick Kelly, no run,
Jimmy Neesham to Nick Kelly, Six,
End of over 28 (11 runs)
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, Four,
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run,
Danru Ferns to Nick Kelly, 1 run,
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
End of over 29 (6 runs)
Jimmy Neesham to Nick Kelly, 1 run,
Jimmy Neesham to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run,
Jimmy Neesham to Nick Kelly, 1 wide,
Jimmy Neesham to Nick Kelly, 2 wide,
Jimmy Neesham to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
Jimmy Neesham to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
Jimmy Neesham to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run,
Jimmy Neesham to Nick Kelly, no run,
End of over 30 (6 runs)
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run,
Danru Ferns to Nick Kelly, no run,
Danru Ferns to Nick Kelly, 1 run,
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, no run,
Danru Ferns to Jesse Tashkoff, Four,