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Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Result – Match 2

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 2 • Super Smash

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
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234/5 (20)
Otago Volts cricket team logo
OV
160/10 (16.5)
Wellington Firebirds won by 74 runs
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Player of the match: Tim Robinson

16.5
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Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Bowled!
16.4
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Ian McPeake to Matthew Bacon, 1 run
16.3
6
Ian McPeake to Matthew Bacon, Six
16.2
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Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, 1 run
16.1
4
Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Four
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Travis Muller 2 (4)
Matthew Bacon 8 (5)
OV 148/9
Peter Younghusband 4-3-33-0
15.6
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Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, 1 run
15.6
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Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, 1 no ball
15.5
1
Peter Younghusband to Matthew Bacon, 1 run
15.4
1
Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, 1 run
15.3
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Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, no run
15.2
W
Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, Out! Caught by Nick Greenwood
15.2
Wd
Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, 1 wide
15.1
0
Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
15.1
Wd
Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, 1 wide
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Matthew Bacon 7 (4)
Andrew Hazeldine 1 (2)
OV 142/8
Nathan Smith 3-2-25-0
14.6
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Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, Four
14.5
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Nathan Smith to Andrew Hazeldine, 1 run
14.4
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Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, 1 run
14.3
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Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, no run
14.2
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Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, 2 runs
14.2
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Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, 1 wide
14.1
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Nathan Smith to Ben Lockrose, c (sub Troy Johnson) b N Smith
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Andrew Hazeldine 0 (1)
Ben Lockrose 5 (6)
OV 133/7
Michael Snedden 3-2-35-0
13.6
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Michael Snedden to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
13.5
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Michael Snedden to Llew Johnson, Out! Caught by C McLachlan
13.4
4
Michael Snedden to Llew Johnson, Four
13.3
1
Michael Snedden to Ben Lockrose, 1 run

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts met in Match 2 of Super Smash, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 16.5: Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Bowled! | 16.3: Ian McPeake to Matthew Bacon, Six | 16.1: Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Four. The turning point arrived at 16.5 when Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Wellington Firebirds won by 74 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 16.5: Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Bowled!
  • 16.3: Ian McPeake to Matthew Bacon, Six
  • 16.1: Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Four
  • 15.2: Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, Out! Caught by Nick Greenwood
  • 14.6: Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, Four
  • 14.1: Nathan Smith to Ben Lockrose, c (sub Troy Johnson) b N Smith
  • 13.5: Michael Snedden to Llew Johnson, Out! Caught by C McLachlan
  • 13.4: Michael Snedden to Llew Johnson, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 16.5 when Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 74 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.5: Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Bowled!. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

16.5 W Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Bowled!

16.4 1 Ian McPeake to Matthew Bacon, 1 run

16.3 6 Ian McPeake to Matthew Bacon, Six

16.2 1 Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, 1 run

16.1 4 Ian McPeake to Travis Muller, Four

End of over 16 (6 runs)
Travis Muller 2 (4)
Matthew Bacon 8 (5)
OV 148/9
Peter Younghusband 4-3-33-0

15.6 1 Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, 1 run

15.6 1N Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, 1 no ball

15.5 1 Peter Younghusband to Matthew Bacon, 1 run

15.4 1 Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, 1 run

15.3 0 Peter Younghusband to Travis Muller, no run

15.2 W Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, Out! Caught by Nick Greenwood

15.2 Wd Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, 1 wide

15.1 0 Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

15.1 Wd Peter Younghusband to Andrew Hazeldine, 1 wide

End of over 15 (9 runs)
Matthew Bacon 7 (4)
Andrew Hazeldine 1 (2)
OV 142/8
Nathan Smith 3-2-25-0

14.6 4 Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, Four

14.5 1 Nathan Smith to Andrew Hazeldine, 1 run

14.4 1 Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, 1 run

14.3 0 Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, no run

14.2 2 Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, 2 runs

14.2 Wd Nathan Smith to Matthew Bacon, 1 wide

14.1 W Nathan Smith to Ben Lockrose, c (sub Troy Johnson) b N Smith

End of over 14 (8 runs)
Andrew Hazeldine 0 (1)
Ben Lockrose 5 (6)
OV 133/7
Michael Snedden 3-2-35-0

13.6 0 Michael Snedden to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

13.5 W Michael Snedden to Llew Johnson, Out! Caught by C McLachlan

13.4 4 Michael Snedden to Llew Johnson, Four

13.3 1 Michael Snedden to Ben Lockrose, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Match 2 match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 74 runs.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Match 2?
Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts is the Match 2 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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