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Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Result – 24th Match

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

24th Match • The Ford Trophy

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
331/10 (49.2)
Otago Volts cricket team logo
OV
349/8 (50)
Otago Volts won by 18 runs
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49.2
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Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by D Foxcroft
49.1
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Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, no run
End of over 49 (15 runs)
Liam Dudding 3 (4)
Ian McPeake 13 (8)
WELL 331/9
Jake Gibson 8-1-69-0
48.6
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Jake Gibson to Liam Dudding, 1 run
48.5
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Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, 1 run
48.4
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Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, no run
48.3
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Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Six
48.3
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Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, 1 wide
48.2
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Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Four
48.1
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Jake Gibson to Liam Dudding, 1 run
48.1
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Jake Gibson to Liam Dudding, 1 wide
End of over 48 (3 runs)
Ian McPeake 2 (4)
Liam Dudding 1 (2)
WELL 316/9
Matthew Bacon 9-1-48-0
47.6
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Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, no run
47.5
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Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, 1 run
47.4
0
Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, no run
47.3
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Matthew Bacon to Logan van Beek, Out! Caught by Jake Gibson
47.2
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Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, 1 run
47.1
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Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, no run
47.1
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Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, 1 wide
End of over 47 (9 runs)
Ian McPeake 1 (1)
Logan van Beek 19 (19)
WELL 313/8
Jake Gibson 7-1-54-0
46.6
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Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, 1 run
46.5
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Jake Gibson to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by J McKay
46.4
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Jake Gibson to Logan van Beek, 1 run
46.3
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Jake Gibson to Logan van Beek, no run
46.2
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Jake Gibson to Logan van Beek, Six
46.1
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Jake Gibson to Peter Younghusband, 1 leg bye
End of over 46 (24 runs)
Peter Younghusband 26 (8)
Logan van Beek 12 (16)
WELL 304/7
Ben Lockrose 8-1-73-0
45.6
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Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, 1 run

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts met in 24th 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: 49.2: Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by D Foxcroft | 48.3: Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Six | 48.2: Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Four. The turning point arrived at 49.2 when Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by D Foxcroft. 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 (Otago Volts 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

  • 49.2: Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by D Foxcroft
  • 48.3: Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Six
  • 48.2: Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Four
  • 47.3: Matthew Bacon to Logan van Beek, Out! Caught by Jake Gibson
  • 46.5: Jake Gibson to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by J McKay
  • 46.2: Jake Gibson to Logan van Beek, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 49.2 when Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by D Foxcroft. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Otago Volts won by 18 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 49.2: Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by D Foxcroft. 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

49.2 W Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by D Foxcroft

49.1 0 Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, no run

End of over 49 (15 runs)
Liam Dudding 3 (4)
Ian McPeake 13 (8)
WELL 331/9
Jake Gibson 8-1-69-0

48.6 1 Jake Gibson to Liam Dudding, 1 run

48.5 1 Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, 1 run

48.4 0 Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, no run

48.3 6 Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Six

48.3 Wd Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, 1 wide

48.2 4 Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, Four

48.1 1 Jake Gibson to Liam Dudding, 1 run

48.1 Wd Jake Gibson to Liam Dudding, 1 wide

End of over 48 (3 runs)
Ian McPeake 2 (4)
Liam Dudding 1 (2)
WELL 316/9
Matthew Bacon 9-1-48-0

47.6 0 Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, no run

47.5 1 Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, 1 run

47.4 0 Matthew Bacon to Liam Dudding, no run

47.3 W Matthew Bacon to Logan van Beek, Out! Caught by Jake Gibson

47.2 1 Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, 1 run

47.1 0 Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, no run

47.1 Wd Matthew Bacon to Ian McPeake, 1 wide

End of over 47 (9 runs)
Ian McPeake 1 (1)
Logan van Beek 19 (19)
WELL 313/8
Jake Gibson 7-1-54-0

46.6 1 Jake Gibson to Ian McPeake, 1 run

46.5 W Jake Gibson to Peter Younghusband, Out! Caught by J McKay

46.4 1 Jake Gibson to Logan van Beek, 1 run

46.3 0 Jake Gibson to Logan van Beek, no run

46.2 6 Jake Gibson to Logan van Beek, Six

46.1 1L Jake Gibson to Peter Younghusband, 1 leg bye

End of over 46 (24 runs)
Peter Younghusband 26 (8)
Logan van Beek 12 (16)
WELL 304/7
Ben Lockrose 8-1-73-0

45.6 1 Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts 24th Match match?
Otago Volts won by 18 runs.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts 24th Match?
Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts is the 24th Match of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts live score?
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