Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces Live Score and Commentary, 27th Match, 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 (WEF won by 28 runs) | 11th Match | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Northern Districts (WEF won by 202 runs) | 8th Match | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Canterbury Kings (CNT won by 209 runs) | 5th Match | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Otago Volts (OV won by 6 wickets) | 3rd Match | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Otago Volts (OV won by 4 wickets) | Match 24 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Firebirds (WEF won by 28 runs) | 11th Match | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Central Stags (AUK won by 74 runs) | 7th Match | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Northern Districts (AUK won by 4 wickets) | 4th Match | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Canterbury Kings (AUK won by 33 runs (DLS Method)) | 1st Match | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Canterbury Kings (Match drawn (Canterbury won the 2025/26 Plunket Shield)) | Match 22 | 27 Mar 2026 |
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,