Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Result – Match 22

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Match 22 • The Ford Trophy

AA

240/8 (50)

WF

243/5 (43.5)

Wellington Firebirds won by 5 wickets

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43.5

4

Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, Four

43.4

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Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

43.3

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Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

43.2

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Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

43.1

0

Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

End of over 43 (8 runs)

Tom Blundell 49 (31)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 49 (75)

WELL 239/5

Dale Phillips 5-0-21-0

42.6

0

Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, no run

42.5

1

Dale Phillips to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

42.4

1

Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, 1 run

42.3

0

Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, no run

42.2

0

Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, no run

42.1

6

Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, Six

End of over 42 (6 runs)

Tom Blundell 42 (26)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 48 (74)

WELL 231/5

Rohit Gulati 10-0-32-1

41.6

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Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, 1 run

41.5

2

Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, 2 runs

41.4

0

Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, no run

41.3

2

Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, 2 runs

41.2

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Rohit Gulati to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

41.1

0

Rohit Gulati to Muhammad Abbas, no run

End of over 41 (15 runs)

Tom Blundell 37 (22)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 47 (72)

WELL 225/5

Adithya Ashok 10-3-50-0

40.6

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Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, no run

40.5

4

Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Four

40.4

6

Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Six

40.3

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Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, no run

40.2

4

Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Four

40.1

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Adithya Ashok to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

End of over 40 (5 runs)

Tom Blundell 23 (17)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 46 (71)

WELL 210/5

Harrish Kannan 4-0-18-0

39.6

0

Harrish Kannan to Tom Blundell, no run

Match Summary

Auckland Aces and Wellington Firebirds met in Match 22 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: 43.5: Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, Four | 42.1: Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, Six | 40.5: Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, 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 5 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

43.5: Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, Four
42.1: Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, Six
40.5: Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Four
40.4: Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Six
40.2: Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 43.5: Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, 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

43.5 4 Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, Four

43.4 0 Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

43.3 0 Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

43.2 0 Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

43.1 0 Harrish Kannan to Muhammad Abbas, no run

End of over 43 (8 runs)

Tom Blundell 49 (31)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 49 (75)

WELL 239/5

Dale Phillips 5-0-21-0

42.6 0 Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, no run

42.5 1 Dale Phillips to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

42.4 1 Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, 1 run

42.3 0 Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, no run

42.2 0 Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, no run

42.1 6 Dale Phillips to Tom Blundell, Six

End of over 42 (6 runs)

Tom Blundell 42 (26)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 48 (74)

WELL 231/5

Rohit Gulati 10-0-32-1

41.6 1 Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, 1 run

41.5 2 Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, 2 runs

41.4 0 Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, no run

41.3 2 Rohit Gulati to Tom Blundell, 2 runs

41.2 1 Rohit Gulati to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

41.1 0 Rohit Gulati to Muhammad Abbas, no run

End of over 41 (15 runs)

Tom Blundell 37 (22)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 47 (72)

WELL 225/5

Adithya Ashok 10-3-50-0

40.6 0 Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, no run

40.5 4 Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Four

40.4 6 Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Six

40.3 0 Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, no run

40.2 4 Adithya Ashok to Tom Blundell, Four

40.1 1 Adithya Ashok to Muhammad Abbas, 1 run

End of over 40 (5 runs)

Tom Blundell 23 (17)

Muhammad Arslan Abbas 46 (71)

WELL 210/5

Harrish Kannan 4-0-18-0

39.6 0 Harrish Kannan to Tom Blundell, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Match 22 match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 5 wickets.

What is the Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Match 22?
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds is the Match 22 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds live score?
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Tournament: The Ford Trophy