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Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts Result – 17th Match

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17th Match • The Ford Trophy

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
201/6 (46)
Northern Districts cricket team logo
NB
200/10 (43.4)
Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets
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End of over 46 (7 runs)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 59 (68)
Logan van Beek 3 (11)
WELL 201/6
Henry Cooper 6-2-21-1
45.6
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Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, Four
45.5
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Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, no run
45.4
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Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, no run
45.3
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Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, 1 run
45.2
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Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run
45.1
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Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, 1 run
End of over 45 (2 runs)
Logan van Beek 1 (9)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 54 (64)
WELL 194/6
Josh Brown 5-0-21-0
44.6
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Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, 1 run
44.5
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Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, no run
44.4
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Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, no run
44.3
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Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, no run
44.2
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Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run
44.1
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Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run
End of over 44 (0 runs)
Logan van Beek 0 (5)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 53 (62)
WELL 192/6
Henry Cooper 5-2-14-1
43.6
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Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run
43.5
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Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run
43.4
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Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run
43.3
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Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run
43.2
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Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run
43.1
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Henry Cooper to Callum McLachlan, Out! Caught by Ben Pomare
End of over 43 (3 runs)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 53 (62)
Callum McLachlan 2 (2)
WELL 192/5
Josh Brown 4-0-19-0
42.6
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Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run
42.5
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Josh Brown to Callum McLachlan, 1 run
42.5
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Josh Brown to Callum McLachlan, 1 wide
42.4
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Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run
42.3
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Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run
42.2
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Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts met in 17th Match of The Ford Trophy, 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: 45.6: Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, Four | 43.1: Henry Cooper to Callum McLachlan, Out! Caught by Ben Pomare. The turning point arrived at 43.1 when Henry Cooper to Callum McLachlan, Out! Caught by Ben Pomare. 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 4 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

  • 45.6: Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, Four
  • 43.1: Henry Cooper to Callum McLachlan, Out! Caught by Ben Pomare

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 43.1 when Henry Cooper to Callum McLachlan, Out! Caught by Ben Pomare. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 45.6: Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, 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 46 (7 runs)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 59 (68)
Logan van Beek 3 (11)
WELL 201/6
Henry Cooper 6-2-21-1

45.6 4 Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, Four

45.5 0 Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, no run

45.4 0 Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, no run

45.3 1 Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, 1 run

45.2 1 Henry Cooper to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

45.1 1 Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, 1 run

End of over 45 (2 runs)
Logan van Beek 1 (9)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 54 (64)
WELL 194/6
Josh Brown 5-0-21-0

44.6 1 Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, 1 run

44.5 0 Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, no run

44.4 0 Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, no run

44.3 0 Josh Brown to Logan van Beek, no run

44.2 1 Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

44.1 0 Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run

End of over 44 (0 runs)
Logan van Beek 0 (5)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 53 (62)
WELL 192/6
Henry Cooper 5-2-14-1

43.6 0 Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run

43.5 0 Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run

43.4 0 Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run

43.3 0 Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run

43.2 0 Henry Cooper to Logan van Beek, no run

43.1 W Henry Cooper to Callum McLachlan, Out! Caught by Ben Pomare

End of over 43 (3 runs)
Muhammad Arslan Abbas 53 (62)
Callum McLachlan 2 (2)
WELL 192/5
Josh Brown 4-0-19-0

42.6 0 Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run

42.5 1 Josh Brown to Callum McLachlan, 1 run

42.5 Wd Josh Brown to Callum McLachlan, 1 wide

42.4 1 Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

42.3 0 Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run

42.2 0 Josh Brown to Muhammad Abbas, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts 17th Match match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts 17th Match?
Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts is the 17th Match of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts live score?
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Tournament: The Ford Trophy