Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Result – Match 26

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Match 26 • The Ford Trophy

CK

69/2 (11.5)

WF

68/10 (22.2)

Canterbury Kings won by 8 wickets

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11.5

2

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

11.4

0

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

11.3

0

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

11.2

0

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

11.1

0

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 11 (0 runs)

Rhys Mariu 0 (5)

Henry Nicholls 42 (33)

CANT 67/2

Nathan Smith 6-2-27-3

10.6

0

Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.5

0

Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.4

0

Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.3

0

Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.2

0

Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.1

W

Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, Out! Caught by TA Blundell

End of over 10 (14 runs)

Henry Nicholls 42 (33)

Tom Latham 0 (19)

CANT 67/1

James Hartshorn 3-0-15-1

9.6

4

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four

9.5

4

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four

9.4

0

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

9.3

0

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

9.2

2

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

9.1

4

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four

End of over 9 (0 runs)

Tom Latham 0 (19)

Henry Nicholls 28 (27)

CANT 53/1

Nathan Smith 5-1-27-2

8.6

0

Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.5

0

Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.4

0

Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.3

0

Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.2

0

Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.1

0

Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

End of over 8 (0 runs)

Henry Nicholls 28 (27)

Tom Latham 0 (13)

CANT 53/1

James Hartshorn 2-0-1-1

7.6

0

James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

Match Summary

Canterbury Kings and Wellington Firebirds met in Match 26 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: 10.1: Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, Out! Caught by TA Blundell | 9.6: James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four | 9.5: James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four. The turning point arrived at 10.1 when Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, 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 (Canterbury Kings won by 8 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

10.1: Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, Out! Caught by TA Blundell
9.6: James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four
9.5: James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four
9.1: James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 10.1 when Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, 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

Canterbury Kings won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 10.1: Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, 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

11.5 2 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

11.4 0 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

11.3 0 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

11.2 0 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

11.1 0 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

End of over 11 (0 runs)

Rhys Mariu 0 (5)

Henry Nicholls 42 (33)

CANT 67/2

Nathan Smith 6-2-27-3

10.6 0 Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.5 0 Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.4 0 Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.3 0 Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.2 0 Nathan Smith to Rhys Mariu, no run

10.1 W Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, Out! Caught by TA Blundell

End of over 10 (14 runs)

Henry Nicholls 42 (33)

Tom Latham 0 (19)

CANT 67/1

James Hartshorn 3-0-15-1

9.6 4 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four

9.5 4 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four

9.4 0 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

9.3 0 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

9.2 2 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, 2 runs

9.1 4 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, Four

End of over 9 (0 runs)

Tom Latham 0 (19)

Henry Nicholls 28 (27)

CANT 53/1

Nathan Smith 5-1-27-2

8.6 0 Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.5 0 Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.4 0 Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.3 0 Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.2 0 Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

8.1 0 Nathan Smith to Tom Latham, no run

End of over 8 (0 runs)

Henry Nicholls 28 (27)

Tom Latham 0 (13)

CANT 53/1

James Hartshorn 2-0-1-1

7.6 0 James Hartshorn to Henry Nicholls, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Match 26 match?
Canterbury Kings won by 8 wickets.

What is the Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Match 26?
Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds is the Match 26 of the 2025 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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