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Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Result – 24th Match

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24th Match • Super Smash

Canterbury Kings cricket team logo
CK
136/10 (18.5)
Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
167/10 (20)
Wellington Firebirds won by 31 runs
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Player of the match: Michael Bracewell

18.5
W
Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, Bowled!
18.4
0
Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, no run
18.3
1b
Nathan Smith to William O'Rourke, 1 bye
18.2
1
Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, 1 run
18.1
0
Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, no run
End of over 18 (10 runs)
Matt Henry 9 (6)
William ORourke 1 (1)
CANT 134/9
Michael Bracewell 4-4-31-0
17.6
1
Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, 1 run
17.5
1
Michael Bracewell to William O'Rourke, 1 run
17.4
W
Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, Out! Caught by Gareth Severin
17.3
1
Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, 1 run
17.2
6
Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, Six
17.1
1
Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, 1 run
End of over 17 (15 runs)
Matt Henry 1 (3)
Mitchell Hay 22 (13)
CANT 124/8
Nathan Smith 3-0-22-0
16.6
0
Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, no run
16.5
1
Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, 1 run
16.4
4
Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Four
16.3
4
Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Four
16.2
0
Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, no run
16.1
6
Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Six
End of over 16 (3 runs)
Mitchell Hay 7 (8)
Matt Henry 1 (2)
CANT 109/8
Michael Bracewell 3-3-21-0
15.6
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Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, 1 run
15.5
1
Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, 1 run
15.4
0
Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, no run
15.3
W
Michael Bracewell to Ish Sodhi, Out! Caught by N Smith
15.2
0
Michael Bracewell to Ish Sodhi, no run
15.1
1
Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, 1 run
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Kyle Jamieson 0 (1)
Mitchell Hay 5 (6)
CANT 106/7
Peter Younghusband 4-2-28-0
14.6
W
Peter Younghusband to Kyle Jamieson, Bowled!

Match Summary

Canterbury Kings and Wellington Firebirds met in 24th 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: 18.5: Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, Bowled! | 17.4: Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, Out! Caught by Gareth Severin | 17.2: Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, Six. The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, 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 (Wellington Firebirds won by 31 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

  • 18.5: Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, Bowled!
  • 17.4: Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, Out! Caught by Gareth Severin
  • 17.2: Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, Six
  • 16.4: Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Four
  • 16.3: Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Four
  • 16.1: Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Six
  • 15.3: Michael Bracewell to Ish Sodhi, Out! Caught by N Smith
  • 14.6: Peter Younghusband to Kyle Jamieson, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 31 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.5: Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, Bowled!. 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

18.5 W Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, Bowled!

18.4 0 Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, no run

18.3 1b Nathan Smith to William O'Rourke, 1 bye

18.2 1 Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, 1 run

18.1 0 Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, no run

End of over 18 (10 runs)
Matt Henry 9 (6)
William ORourke 1 (1)
CANT 134/9
Michael Bracewell 4-4-31-0

17.6 1 Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, 1 run

17.5 1 Michael Bracewell to William O'Rourke, 1 run

17.4 W Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, Out! Caught by Gareth Severin

17.3 1 Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, 1 run

17.2 6 Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, Six

17.1 1 Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, 1 run

End of over 17 (15 runs)
Matt Henry 1 (3)
Mitchell Hay 22 (13)
CANT 124/8
Nathan Smith 3-0-22-0

16.6 0 Nathan Smith to Matt Henry, no run

16.5 1 Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, 1 run

16.4 4 Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Four

16.3 4 Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Four

16.2 0 Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, no run

16.1 6 Nathan Smith to Mitchell Hay, Six

End of over 16 (3 runs)
Mitchell Hay 7 (8)
Matt Henry 1 (2)
CANT 109/8
Michael Bracewell 3-3-21-0

15.6 1 Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, 1 run

15.5 1 Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, 1 run

15.4 0 Michael Bracewell to Matt Henry, no run

15.3 W Michael Bracewell to Ish Sodhi, Out! Caught by N Smith

15.2 0 Michael Bracewell to Ish Sodhi, no run

15.1 1 Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Hay, 1 run

End of over 15 (12 runs)
Kyle Jamieson 0 (1)
Mitchell Hay 5 (6)
CANT 106/7
Peter Younghusband 4-2-28-0

14.6 W Peter Younghusband to Kyle Jamieson, Bowled!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds 24th Match match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 31 runs.

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

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