Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces, Live Score and Commentary, Men's Super Smash, 29 December, 2025
COMPLETED / 4th Match / Basin Reserve
187/7 (20 ov)
189/5 (19.2 ov)
Auckland Aces won by 5 wickets
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Player of the match
Harjot Johal,
Auckland Aces
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Fletcher | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 187.50 |
| Ryan Harrison | 21 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 190.91 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Peter Younghusband | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 6.90 |
| Ben Sears | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 |
Auckland Aces won by 5 wickets
Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Central Stags (Match Drawn) | Match 14 | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Central Stags (Central Districts won by 211 runs) | Eliminator | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Northern Districts (WEF won by 118 runs) | 30th Match | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Canterbury Kings (CNT won by 8 wickets) | 26th Match | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Auckland Aces (WEF won by 5 wickets) | 22nd Match | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Districts (ND won by 6 wickets) | Match 13 | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Otago Volts (AUK won by 6 wickets) | 28th Match | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Northern Districts (Match abandoned due to rain) | 27th Match | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Wellington Firebirds (WEF won by 5 wickets) | 22nd Match | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Central Stags (Central Districts won by 5 wickets) | 21st Match | 7 Feb 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 36 run (3.1 ov): Ryan Harrison: 21 (11), Cam Fletcher: 15 (8)
- Last Bat: Bevon Jacobs 54(30) - b L Beek Logan van Beek
- Fall of Wickets: 36 - 1 Simon Keene, 66 - 2 Dale Phillips, 108 - 3 Martin Guptill, 153 - 4 Lachlan Stackpole, 153 - 5 Bevon Jacobs
- Reviews Remaining: Auckland Aces - 0 of 0, Wellington Firebirds - 0 of 0
- Toss: Wellington Firebirds elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 4th Match
- Series: Men's Super Smash
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 08:55 AM
- Venue: Basin Reserve
- City: Wellington
- Umpires: Cory Black(New Zealand), Glen Walklin(New Zealand), Niel Louw(New Zealand, TV)
- Referee: Greg Stretch(New Zealand)
End of over 15 (8 runs)
Nick Greenwood to Bevon Jacobs, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Bevon Jacobs hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Nick Greenwood to Lachlan Stackpole, 1 run, Lachlan Stackpole goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Nick Greenwood to Bevon Jacobs, 1 run, Lachlan Stackpole hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Nick Greenwood to Lachlan Stackpole, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Lachlan Stackpole hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Nick Greenwood to Lachlan Stackpole, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lachlan Stackpole hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lachlan Stackpole c Gareth Severin b N Greenwood 14 (10) Nick Greenwood to Lachlan Stackpole, no run, c Gareth Severin b N Greenwood, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lachlan Stackpole hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Gareth Severin, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Lachlan Stackpole.
End of over 16 (13 runs)
Bevon Jacobs b L Beek 54 (30) Logan van Beek to Bevon Jacobs, no run, b L Beek, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, A bold move from Bevon Jacobs as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
Logan van Beek to Ryan Harrison, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Logan Van Beek sends down a sharp delivery, Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Logan van Beek to Ryan Harrison, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Logan Van Beek bowls a sharp delivery, and Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Logan van Beek to Ryan Harrison, 1 run, Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Logan van Beek to Cam Fletcher, 1 run, Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Logan van Beek to Ryan Harrison, 2 runs, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Jesse Tashkoff to Cam Fletcher, 2 runs, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jesse Tashkoff to Cam Fletcher, 1 run, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
Jesse Tashkoff to Ryan Harrison, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease, plays reverse sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Jesse Tashkoff to Ryan Harrison, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jesse Tashkoff to Ryan Harrison, 1 run, Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Jesse Tashkoff to Cam Fletcher, 1 run, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
End of over 18 (13 runs)
Ben Sears to Cam Fletcher, 1 run, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Ben Sears to Ryan Harrison, 1 run, Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ben Sears to Cam Fletcher, 1 run, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Ben Sears to Ryan Harrison, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps. Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ben Sears to Ryan Harrison, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ryan Harrison hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Ben Sears to Ryan Harrison, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Ryan Harrison hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
End of over 19 (11 runs)
Peter Younghusband to Cam Fletcher, 2 runs, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Peter Younghusband to Cam Fletcher, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the off stump, Cam Fletcher hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers ramp shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!