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Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces Result – Match 9

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

Match 9 • The Ford Trophy

Canterbury Kings cricket team logo
CK
337/8 (50)
Auckland Aces cricket team logo
AA
316/9 (50)
Canterbury Kings won by 21 runs
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End of over 50 (4 runs)
Ben Lister 19 (20)
Adithya Ashok 61 (38)
AUCK 316/9
Michael Rae 10-2-60-1
49.6
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Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run
49.5
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Michael Rae to Ben Lister, no run
49.4
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Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 1 run
49.3
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Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run
49.2
0
Michael Rae to Ben Lister, no run
49.1
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Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 1 bye
End of over 49 (12 runs)
Adithya Ashok 60 (36)
Ben Lister 17 (16)
AUCK 312/9
Fraser Sheat 9-2-59-1
48.6
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Fraser Sheat to Adithya Ashok, 1 run
48.5
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Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, 1 run
48.4
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Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, 2 runs
48.3
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Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four
48.2
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Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four
48.1
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Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, no run
End of over 48 (9 runs)
Adithya Ashok 59 (35)
Ben Lister 6 (11)
AUCK 300/9
Michael Rae 9-2-57-1
47.6
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Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs
47.5
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Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs
47.4
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Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run
47.3
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Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 1 run
47.2
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Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs
47.1
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Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run
End of over 47 (8 runs)
Adithya Ashok 52 (31)
Ben Lister 4 (9)
AUCK 291/9
Angus McKenzie 10-2-49-2
46.6
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Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, no run
46.5
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Angus McKenzie to Ben Lister, 1 run
46.4
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Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, 1 run
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Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs
46.2
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Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, Four
46.1
0
Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, no run

Match Summary

Canterbury Kings and Auckland Aces met in Match 9 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: 48.3: Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four | 48.2: Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four | 46.2: Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, Four. 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 21 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

  • 48.3: Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four
  • 48.2: Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four
  • 46.2: Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Canterbury Kings won by 21 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 48.3: Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, 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 50 (4 runs)
Ben Lister 19 (20)
Adithya Ashok 61 (38)
AUCK 316/9
Michael Rae 10-2-60-1

49.6 1 Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run

49.5 0 Michael Rae to Ben Lister, no run

49.4 1 Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 1 run

49.3 1 Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run

49.2 0 Michael Rae to Ben Lister, no run

49.1 1b Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 1 bye

End of over 49 (12 runs)
Adithya Ashok 60 (36)
Ben Lister 17 (16)
AUCK 312/9
Fraser Sheat 9-2-59-1

48.6 1 Fraser Sheat to Adithya Ashok, 1 run

48.5 1 Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, 1 run

48.4 2 Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, 2 runs

48.3 4 Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four

48.2 4 Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, Four

48.1 0 Fraser Sheat to Ben Lister, no run

End of over 48 (9 runs)
Adithya Ashok 59 (35)
Ben Lister 6 (11)
AUCK 300/9
Michael Rae 9-2-57-1

47.6 2 Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs

47.5 2 Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs

47.4 1 Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run

47.3 1 Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 1 run

47.2 2 Michael Rae to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs

47.1 1 Michael Rae to Ben Lister, 1 run

End of over 47 (8 runs)
Adithya Ashok 52 (31)
Ben Lister 4 (9)
AUCK 291/9
Angus McKenzie 10-2-49-2

46.6 0 Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, no run

46.5 1 Angus McKenzie to Ben Lister, 1 run

46.4 1 Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, 1 run

46.3 2 Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, 2 runs

46.2 4 Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, Four

46.1 0 Angus McKenzie to Adithya Ashok, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces Match 9 match?
Canterbury Kings won by 21 runs.

What is the Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces Match 9?
Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces is the Match 9 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces live score?
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