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Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Result – Match 29

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Match 29 • Super Smash

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WEF
160/9 (20)
Canterbury Kings cricket team logo
CNT
178/4 (20)
Canterbury Kings won by 18 runs
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Player of the match: Henry Nicholls

End of over 20 (15 runs)
Adam Milne 12 (4)
Ben Sears 3 (4)
WELL 160/9
Michael Rae 4-2-34-0
19.6
4
Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four
19.5
1
Michael Rae to Ben Sears, 1 run
19.4
1L
Michael Rae to Adam Milne, 1 leg bye
19.3
4
Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four
19.2
4
Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four
19.1
1
Michael Rae to Ben Sears, 1 run
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Ben Sears 1 (2)
Adam Milne 0 (0)
WELL 145/9
Zakary Foulkes 4-2-23-0
18.6
1
Zak Foulke to Ben Sears, 1 run
18.5
0
Zak Foulke to Ben Sears, no run
18.4
W
Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls
18.3
0
Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, no run
18.2
2
Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, 2 runs
18.1
W
Zak Foulke to Nathan Smith, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls
End of over 18 (12 runs)
Logan van Beek 20 (11)
Nathan Smith 5 (6)
WELL 142/7
Angus McKenzie 4-2-28-0
17.6
W
Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Out! Caught by CE McConchie
17.5
1
Angus McKenzie to Nathan Smith, 1 run
17.4
1
Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, 1 run
17.3
6
Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Six
17.2
0
Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, no run
17.1
4
Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Four
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Logan van Beek 9 (6)
Nathan Smith 4 (5)
WELL 130/6
Zakary Foulkes 3-0-20-0
16.6
1
Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, 1 run
16.5
4
Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, Four
16.4
1
Zak Foulke to Nathan Smith, 1 run
16.3
1
Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, 1 run
16.2
0
Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, no run
16.1
2
Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, 2 runs

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Canterbury Kings met in Match 29 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: 19.6: Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four | 19.3: Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four | 19.2: Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four. The turning point arrived at 18.4 when Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls. 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 (Canterbury Kings won by 18 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

  • 19.6: Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four
  • 19.3: Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four
  • 19.2: Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four
  • 18.4: Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls
  • 18.1: Zak Foulke to Nathan Smith, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls
  • 17.6: Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Out! Caught by CE McConchie
  • 17.3: Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Six
  • 17.1: Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.4 when Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Canterbury Kings won by 18 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.6: Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four. 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

End of over 20 (15 runs)
Adam Milne 12 (4)
Ben Sears 3 (4)
WELL 160/9
Michael Rae 4-2-34-0

19.6 4 Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four

19.5 1 Michael Rae to Ben Sears, 1 run

19.4 1L Michael Rae to Adam Milne, 1 leg bye

19.3 4 Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four

19.2 4 Michael Rae to Adam Milne, Four

19.1 1 Michael Rae to Ben Sears, 1 run

End of over 19 (3 runs)
Ben Sears 1 (2)
Adam Milne 0 (0)
WELL 145/9
Zakary Foulkes 4-2-23-0

18.6 1 Zak Foulke to Ben Sears, 1 run

18.5 0 Zak Foulke to Ben Sears, no run

18.4 W Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls

18.3 0 Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, no run

18.2 2 Zak Foulke to Peter Younghusband, 2 runs

18.1 W Zak Foulke to Nathan Smith, Out! Caught by HM Nicholls

End of over 18 (12 runs)
Logan van Beek 20 (11)
Nathan Smith 5 (6)
WELL 142/7
Angus McKenzie 4-2-28-0

17.6 W Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Out! Caught by CE McConchie

17.5 1 Angus McKenzie to Nathan Smith, 1 run

17.4 1 Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, 1 run

17.3 6 Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Six

17.2 0 Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, no run

17.1 4 Angus McKenzie to Logan van Beek, Four

End of over 17 (9 runs)
Logan van Beek 9 (6)
Nathan Smith 4 (5)
WELL 130/6
Zakary Foulkes 3-0-20-0

16.6 1 Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, 1 run

16.5 4 Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, Four

16.4 1 Zak Foulke to Nathan Smith, 1 run

16.3 1 Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, 1 run

16.2 0 Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, no run

16.1 2 Zak Foulke to Logan van Beek, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Match 29 match?
Canterbury Kings won by 18 runs.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Match 29?
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings is the Match 29 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings live score?
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