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Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Result – 22nd Match

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22nd Match • Super Smash

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
153/8 (20)
Canterbury Kings cricket team logo
CK
164/7 (20)
Canterbury Kings won by 11 runs
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Player of the match: Matt Henry

End of over 20 (16 runs)
Ben Sears 17 (7)
Logan van Beek 12 (10)
WELL 153/8
William ORourke 4-1-36-0
19.6
2
William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, 2 runs
19.5
6
William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, Six
19.4
2
William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, 2 runs
19.3
1
William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, 1 run
19.2
4
William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, Four
19.1
1L
William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, 1 leg bye
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Ben Sears 7 (3)
Logan van Beek 7 (8)
WELL 137/8
Zakary Foulkes 3-2-24-0
18.6
1
Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, 1 run
18.5
0
Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, no run
18.5
Wd
Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, 1 wide
18.4
6
Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, Six
18.3
W
Zakary Foulkes to Peter Younghusband, Bowled!
18.2
1
Zakary Foulkes to Logan van Beek, 1 run
18.2
Wd
Zakary Foulkes to Logan van Beek, 1 wide
18.1
0
Zakary Foulkes to Logan van Beek, no run
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Logan van Beek 6 (6)
Peter Younghusband 3 (2)
WELL 127/7
Matt Henry 4-3-21-0
17.6
1
Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 1 run
17.5
2
Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 2 runs
17.4
1
Matt Henry to Peter Younghusband, 1 run
17.3
2
Matt Henry to Peter Younghusband, 2 runs
17.2
W
Matt Henry to Jesse Tashkoff, Out! Caught by I Sodhi
17.1
1
Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 1 run
17.1
Wd
Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 1 wide
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Logan van Beek 2 (3)
Jesse Tashkoff 4 (5)
WELL 119/6
William ORourke 3-1-21-0
16.6
1
William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, 1 run
16.5
0
William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, no run
16.4
1
William O'Rourke to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Canterbury Kings met in 22nd Match 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: 19.5: William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, Six | 19.2: William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, Four | 18.4: Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, Six. The turning point arrived at 18.3 when Zakary Foulkes to Peter Younghusband, 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 (Canterbury Kings won by 11 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

  • 19.5: William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, Six
  • 19.2: William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, Four
  • 18.4: Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, Six
  • 18.3: Zakary Foulkes to Peter Younghusband, Bowled!
  • 17.2: Matt Henry to Jesse Tashkoff, Out! Caught by I Sodhi

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.3 when Zakary Foulkes to Peter Younghusband, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Canterbury Kings won by 11 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, 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

End of over 20 (16 runs)
Ben Sears 17 (7)
Logan van Beek 12 (10)
WELL 153/8
William ORourke 4-1-36-0

19.6 2 William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, 2 runs

19.5 6 William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, Six

19.4 2 William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, 2 runs

19.3 1 William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, 1 run

19.2 4 William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, Four

19.1 1L William O'Rourke to Ben Sears, 1 leg bye

End of over 19 (10 runs)
Ben Sears 7 (3)
Logan van Beek 7 (8)
WELL 137/8
Zakary Foulkes 3-2-24-0

18.6 1 Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, 1 run

18.5 0 Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, no run

18.5 Wd Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, 1 wide

18.4 6 Zakary Foulkes to Ben Sears, Six

18.3 W Zakary Foulkes to Peter Younghusband, Bowled!

18.2 1 Zakary Foulkes to Logan van Beek, 1 run

18.2 Wd Zakary Foulkes to Logan van Beek, 1 wide

18.1 0 Zakary Foulkes to Logan van Beek, no run

End of over 18 (8 runs)
Logan van Beek 6 (6)
Peter Younghusband 3 (2)
WELL 127/7
Matt Henry 4-3-21-0

17.6 1 Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 1 run

17.5 2 Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 2 runs

17.4 1 Matt Henry to Peter Younghusband, 1 run

17.3 2 Matt Henry to Peter Younghusband, 2 runs

17.2 W Matt Henry to Jesse Tashkoff, Out! Caught by I Sodhi

17.1 1 Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 1 run

17.1 Wd Matt Henry to Logan van Beek, 1 wide

End of over 17 (4 runs)
Logan van Beek 2 (3)
Jesse Tashkoff 4 (5)
WELL 119/6
William ORourke 3-1-21-0

16.6 1 William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, 1 run

16.5 0 William O'Rourke to Logan van Beek, no run

16.4 1 William O'Rourke to Jesse Tashkoff, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings 22nd Match match?
Canterbury Kings won by 11 runs.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings 22nd Match?
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings is the 22nd Match of the 2024 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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