Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Result – Match 11

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Match 11 • The Ford Trophy

WF

228/6 (46.2)

OV

227/10 (49.5)

Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets

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46.2

4

Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four

46.1

4

Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four

End of over 46 (1 runs)

Peter Younghusband 27 (37)

Tom Blundell 56 (82)

WELL 220/6

Luke Georgeson 9-0-58-0

45.6

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Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.5

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Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.4

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Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.3

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Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.2

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Luke Georgeson to Tom Blundell, 1 run

45.1

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Luke Georgeson to Tom Blundell, no run

End of over 45 (7 runs)

Peter Younghusband 27 (33)

Tom Blundell 55 (80)

WELL 219/6

Matthew Bacon 9-2-41-2

44.6

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Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, Four

44.5

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Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, 1 run

44.4

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Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, no run

44.3

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Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, 1 run

44.2

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Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, no run

44.1

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Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, 1 run

End of over 44 (11 runs)

Peter Younghusband 22 (30)

Tom Blundell 53 (77)

WELL 212/6

Ben Lockrose 10-1-42-1

43.6

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Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, no run

43.5

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Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, Four

43.4

4

Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, Four

43.4

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Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, 1 wide

43.3

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Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, no run

43.2

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Ben Lockrose to Tom Blundell, 1 run

43.1

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Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, 1 run

End of over 43 (3 runs)

Tom Blundell 52 (76)

Peter Younghusband 13 (25)

WELL 201/6

Jarrod McKay 10-2-47-0

42.6

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Jarrod McKay to Tom Blundell, no run

42.5

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Jarrod McKay to Tom Blundell, no run

42.4

3

Jarrod McKay to Peter Younghusband, 3 runs

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts met in Match 11 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: 46.2: Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four | 46.1: Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four | 44.6: Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, 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 (Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets), 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

46.2: Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four
46.1: Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four
44.6: Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, Four
43.5: Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, Four
43.4: Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 46.2: Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, 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

46.2 4 Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four

46.1 4 Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, Four

End of over 46 (1 runs)

Peter Younghusband 27 (37)

Tom Blundell 56 (82)

WELL 220/6

Luke Georgeson 9-0-58-0

45.6 0 Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.5 0 Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.4 0 Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.3 0 Luke Georgeson to Peter Younghusband, no run

45.2 1 Luke Georgeson to Tom Blundell, 1 run

45.1 0 Luke Georgeson to Tom Blundell, no run

End of over 45 (7 runs)

Peter Younghusband 27 (33)

Tom Blundell 55 (80)

WELL 219/6

Matthew Bacon 9-2-41-2

44.6 4 Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, Four

44.5 1 Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, 1 run

44.4 0 Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, no run

44.3 1 Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, 1 run

44.2 0 Matthew Bacon to Peter Younghusband, no run

44.1 1 Matthew Bacon to Tom Blundell, 1 run

End of over 44 (11 runs)

Peter Younghusband 22 (30)

Tom Blundell 53 (77)

WELL 212/6

Ben Lockrose 10-1-42-1

43.6 0 Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, no run

43.5 4 Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, Four

43.4 4 Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, Four

43.4 Wd Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, 1 wide

43.3 0 Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, no run

43.2 1 Ben Lockrose to Tom Blundell, 1 run

43.1 1 Ben Lockrose to Peter Younghusband, 1 run

End of over 43 (3 runs)

Tom Blundell 52 (76)

Peter Younghusband 13 (25)

WELL 201/6

Jarrod McKay 10-2-47-0

42.6 0 Jarrod McKay to Tom Blundell, no run

42.5 0 Jarrod McKay to Tom Blundell, no run

42.4 3 Jarrod McKay to Peter Younghusband, 3 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Match 11 match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Match 11?
Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts is the Match 11 of the 2025 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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Tournament: The Ford Trophy