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Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Result – Match 22

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Match 22 • Super Smash

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WEF
147/8 (20)
Central Stags cricket team logo
CS
148/4 (16.5)
Central Stags won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Doug Bracewell

16.5
6
Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six
16.4
6
Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six
16.3
6
Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six
16.3
7N
Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 7 no ball
16.3
Wd
Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 1 wide
16.2
1
Logan van Beek to Tom Bruce, 1 run
16.1
1
Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 1 run
16.1
5
Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 5 wide
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Doug Bracewell 5 (6)
Tom Bruce 25 (20)
CS 115/4
Peter Younghusband 3-1-16-0
15.6
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Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, 1 run
15.5
1
Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run
15.4
1
Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, 1 run
15.3
0
Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, no run
15.2
0
Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, no run
15.1
1
Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run
End of over 15 (14 runs)
Doug Bracewell 3 (2)
Tom Bruce 23 (18)
CS 111/4
Michael Snedden 3-1-25-0
14.6
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Michael Snedden to Doug Bracewell, 2 runs
14.5
1
Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, 1 run
14.4
4
Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, Four
14.3
4
Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, Four
14.2
1
Michael Snedden to Doug Bracewell, 1 run
14.1
1
Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, 1 run
14.1
Wd
Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, 1 wide
End of over 14 (5 runs)
William Clark 2 (5)
Tom Bruce 13 (14)
CS 97/4
Peter Younghusband 2-1-12-0
13.6
W
Peter Younghusband to William Clark, Bowled!
13.5
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Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run
13.4
1
Peter Younghusband to William Clark, 1 run
13.3
1
Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags met in Match 22 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: Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six | 16.4: Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six | 16.3: Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six. The turning point arrived at 13.6 when Peter Younghusband to William Clark, 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 (Central Stags won by 6 wickets), 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: Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six
  • 16.4: Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six
  • 16.3: Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six
  • 14.4: Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, Four
  • 14.3: Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, Four
  • 13.6: Peter Younghusband to William Clark, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 13.6 when Peter Younghusband to William Clark, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Central Stags won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.5: Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six. 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 6 Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six

16.4 6 Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six

16.3 6 Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, Six

16.3 7N Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 7 no ball

16.3 Wd Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 1 wide

16.2 1 Logan van Beek to Tom Bruce, 1 run

16.1 1 Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 1 run

16.1 5 Logan van Beek to Doug Bracewell, 5 wide

End of over 16 (4 runs)
Doug Bracewell 5 (6)
Tom Bruce 25 (20)
CS 115/4
Peter Younghusband 3-1-16-0

15.6 1 Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, 1 run

15.5 1 Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run

15.4 1 Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, 1 run

15.3 0 Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, no run

15.2 0 Peter Younghusband to Doug Bracewell, no run

15.1 1 Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run

End of over 15 (14 runs)
Doug Bracewell 3 (2)
Tom Bruce 23 (18)
CS 111/4
Michael Snedden 3-1-25-0

14.6 2 Michael Snedden to Doug Bracewell, 2 runs

14.5 1 Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, 1 run

14.4 4 Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, Four

14.3 4 Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, Four

14.2 1 Michael Snedden to Doug Bracewell, 1 run

14.1 1 Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, 1 run

14.1 Wd Michael Snedden to Tom Bruce, 1 wide

End of over 14 (5 runs)
William Clark 2 (5)
Tom Bruce 13 (14)
CS 97/4
Peter Younghusband 2-1-12-0

13.6 W Peter Younghusband to William Clark, Bowled!

13.5 1 Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run

13.4 1 Peter Younghusband to William Clark, 1 run

13.3 1 Peter Younghusband to Tom Bruce, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Match 22 match?
Central Stags won by 6 wickets.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Match 22?
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags is the Match 22 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags live score?
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