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Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Result – 15th Match

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

15th Match • Plunket Shield

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
355/10 & 316/8d (75)
Otago Volts cricket team logo
OV
283/10 & 217/10 (74.2)
Wellington Firebirds won by 171 runs
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74.2
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Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, lbw!
74.1
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Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, no run
End of over 74 (1 runs)
Llew Johnson 80 (165)
Jarrod McKay 1 (3)
OV 217/9
Logan van Beek 20-4-56-7
73.6
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Logan van Beek to Llew Johnson, no run
73.5
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Logan van Beek to Llew Johnson, no run
73.4
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Logan van Beek to Jarrod McKay, 1 run
73.3
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Logan van Beek to Jarrod McKay, no run
73.2
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Logan van Beek to Jarrod McKay, no run
73.1
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Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, Out! Caught by T Robinson
End of over 73 (4 runs)
Llew Johnson 80 (163)
Andrew Hazeldine 5 (48)
OV 216/8
Peter Younghusband 19-2-68-6
72.6
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
72.5
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, Four
72.4
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
72.3
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
72.2
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
72.1
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
End of over 72 (0 runs)
Andrew Hazeldine 5 (48)
Llew Johnson 76 (157)
OV 212/8
Logan van Beek 19-3-55-7
71.6
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Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
71.5
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Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
71.4
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Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
71.3
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Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
71.2
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Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
71.1
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Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run
End of over 71 (0 runs)
Llew Johnson 76 (157)
Andrew Hazeldine 5 (42)
OV 212/8
Peter Younghusband 18-2-64-6
70.6
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
70.5
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
70.4
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run
70.3
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Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts met in 15th Match of Plunket Shield, 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: 74.2: Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, lbw! | 73.1: Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, Out! Caught by T Robinson | 72.5: Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, Four. The turning point arrived at 74.2 when Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, lbw!. 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 171 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

  • 74.2: Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, lbw!
  • 73.1: Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, Out! Caught by T Robinson
  • 72.5: Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 74.2 when Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, lbw!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 171 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 74.2: Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, lbw!. 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

74.2 W Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, lbw!

74.1 0 Peter Younghusband to Jarrod McKay, no run

End of over 74 (1 runs)
Llew Johnson 80 (165)
Jarrod McKay 1 (3)
OV 217/9
Logan van Beek 20-4-56-7

73.6 0 Logan van Beek to Llew Johnson, no run

73.5 0 Logan van Beek to Llew Johnson, no run

73.4 1 Logan van Beek to Jarrod McKay, 1 run

73.3 0 Logan van Beek to Jarrod McKay, no run

73.2 0 Logan van Beek to Jarrod McKay, no run

73.1 W Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, Out! Caught by T Robinson

End of over 73 (4 runs)
Llew Johnson 80 (163)
Andrew Hazeldine 5 (48)
OV 216/8
Peter Younghusband 19-2-68-6

72.6 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

72.5 4 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, Four

72.4 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

72.3 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

72.2 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

72.1 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

End of over 72 (0 runs)
Andrew Hazeldine 5 (48)
Llew Johnson 76 (157)
OV 212/8
Logan van Beek 19-3-55-7

71.6 0 Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

71.5 0 Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

71.4 0 Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

71.3 0 Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

71.2 0 Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

71.1 0 Logan van Beek to Andrew Hazeldine, no run

End of over 71 (0 runs)
Llew Johnson 76 (157)
Andrew Hazeldine 5 (42)
OV 212/8
Peter Younghusband 18-2-64-6

70.6 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

70.5 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

70.4 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

70.3 0 Peter Younghusband to Llew Johnson, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts 15th Match match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 171 runs.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts 15th Match?
Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts is the 15th 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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