Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Result – Match 19

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Match 19 • The Ford Trophy

OV

213/10 (45.5)

WF

269/9 (50)

Wellington Firebirds won by 56 runs

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45.5

W

James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Out! Caught by TA Blundell

45.4

6

James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Six

45.4

Wd

James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, 1 wide

45.3

4

James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Four

45.2

1

James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, 1 run

45.1

4

James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, Four

End of over 45 (8 runs)

Jarrod McKay 6 (3)

Matthew Bacon 2 (5)

OV 197/9

Liam Dudding 6-4-31-0

44.6

2

Liam Dudding to Jarrod McKay, 2 runs

44.5

0

Liam Dudding to Jarrod McKay, no run

44.4

4

Liam Dudding to Jarrod McKay, Four

44.3

W

Liam Dudding to Danru Ferns, Out! Caught by N Greenwood

44.2

0

Liam Dudding to Danru Ferns, no run

44.1

2

Liam Dudding to Danru Ferns, 2 runs

End of over 44 (2 runs)

Matthew Bacon 2 (5)

Danru Ferns 28 (42)

OV 189/8

James Hartshorn 2-1-15-0

43.6

0

James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.5

2

James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, 2 runs

43.4

0

James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.3

0

James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.2

0

James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.1

W

James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, Out! Caught by O Jackson

End of over 43 (4 runs)

Danru Ferns 28 (42)

Ben Lockrose 32 (50)

OV 187/7

Jesse Tashkoff 10-3-43-2

42.6

0

Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, no run

42.5

0

Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, no run

42.4

1

Jesse Tashkoff to Ben Lockrose, 1 run

42.3

0

Jesse Tashkoff to Ben Lockrose, no run

42.2

1

Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, 1 run

42.1

2

Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, 2 runs

End of over 42 (8 runs)

Danru Ferns 25 (38)

Ben Lockrose 31 (48)

OV 183/7

Peter Younghusband 10-1-43-0

Match Summary

Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds met in Match 19 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: 45.5: James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Out! Caught by TA Blundell | 45.4: James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Six | 45.3: James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Four. The turning point arrived at 45.5 when James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Out! Caught by TA Blundell. 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 56 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

45.5: James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Out! Caught by TA Blundell
45.4: James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Six
45.3: James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Four
45.1: James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, Four
44.4: Liam Dudding to Jarrod McKay, Four
44.3: Liam Dudding to Danru Ferns, Out! Caught by N Greenwood
43.1: James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, Out! Caught by O Jackson

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 45.5 when James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Out! Caught by TA Blundell. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 56 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 45.5: James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Out! Caught by TA Blundell. 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

45.5 W James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Out! Caught by TA Blundell

45.4 6 James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Six

45.4 Wd James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, 1 wide

45.3 4 James Hartshorn to Jarrod McKay, Four

45.2 1 James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, 1 run

45.1 4 James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, Four

End of over 45 (8 runs)

Jarrod McKay 6 (3)

Matthew Bacon 2 (5)

OV 197/9

Liam Dudding 6-4-31-0

44.6 2 Liam Dudding to Jarrod McKay, 2 runs

44.5 0 Liam Dudding to Jarrod McKay, no run

44.4 4 Liam Dudding to Jarrod McKay, Four

44.3 W Liam Dudding to Danru Ferns, Out! Caught by N Greenwood

44.2 0 Liam Dudding to Danru Ferns, no run

44.1 2 Liam Dudding to Danru Ferns, 2 runs

End of over 44 (2 runs)

Matthew Bacon 2 (5)

Danru Ferns 28 (42)

OV 189/8

James Hartshorn 2-1-15-0

43.6 0 James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.5 2 James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, 2 runs

43.4 0 James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.3 0 James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.2 0 James Hartshorn to Matthew Bacon, no run

43.1 W James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, Out! Caught by O Jackson

End of over 43 (4 runs)

Danru Ferns 28 (42)

Ben Lockrose 32 (50)

OV 187/7

Jesse Tashkoff 10-3-43-2

42.6 0 Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, no run

42.5 0 Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, no run

42.4 1 Jesse Tashkoff to Ben Lockrose, 1 run

42.3 0 Jesse Tashkoff to Ben Lockrose, no run

42.2 1 Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, 1 run

42.1 2 Jesse Tashkoff to Danru Ferns, 2 runs

End of over 42 (8 runs)

Danru Ferns 25 (38)

Ben Lockrose 31 (48)

OV 183/7

Peter Younghusband 10-1-43-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Match 19 match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 56 runs.

What is the Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Match 19?
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds is the Match 19 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: The Ford Trophy