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Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts Result – Match 30

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Match 30 • The Ford Trophy

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
281/7 (50)
Northern Districts cricket team logo
ND
163/10 (36.1)
Wellington Firebirds won by 118 runs
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36.1
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Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, runout (TA Blundell / N Greenwood)
End of over 36 (1 runs)
Zak Gibson 1 (12)
Henry Cooper 51 (70)
ND 163/9
Nick Greenwood 5-1-14-0
35.6
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Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run
35.5
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Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run
35.4
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Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run
35.3
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Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run
35.2
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Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run
35.1
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Nick Greenwood to Henry Cooper, 1 run
End of over 35 (0 runs)
Zak Gibson 1 (7)
Henry Cooper 50 (69)
ND 162/9
Peter Younghusband 9-4-38-2
34.6
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Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run
34.5
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Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run
34.4
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Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run
34.3
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Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run
34.2
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Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run
34.1
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Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run
End of over 34 (4 runs)
Zak Gibson 1 (1)
Henry Cooper 50 (69)
ND 162/9
Nick Greenwood 4-1-13-0
33.6
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Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, 1 run
33.5
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Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, Out! Caught by Peter Younghusband
33.4
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Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, no run
33.3
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Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, no run
33.2
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Nick Greenwood to Henry Cooper, 1 run
33.1
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Nick Greenwood to Henry Cooper, 2 runs
End of over 33 (8 runs)
Joshua Brown 8 (4)
Henry Cooper 47 (67)
ND 158/8
Peter Younghusband 8-4-38-1
32.6
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Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, 2 runs
32.5
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Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, no run
32.4
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Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, no run
32.3
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Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, Six
32.2
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Peter Younghusband to Tim Pringle, Bowled!

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts met in Match 30 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: 36.1: Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, runout (TA Blundell / N Greenwood) | 33.5: Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, Out! Caught by Peter Younghusband | 32.3: Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, Six. The turning point arrived at 36.1 when Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, runout (TA Blundell / N Greenwood). 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 118 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

  • 36.1: Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, runout (TA Blundell / N Greenwood)
  • 33.5: Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, Out! Caught by Peter Younghusband
  • 32.3: Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, Six
  • 32.2: Peter Younghusband to Tim Pringle, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 36.1 when Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, runout (TA Blundell / N Greenwood). That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Wellington Firebirds won by 118 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 36.1: Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, runout (TA Blundell / N Greenwood). 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

36.1 W Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, runout (TA Blundell / N Greenwood)

End of over 36 (1 runs)
Zak Gibson 1 (12)
Henry Cooper 51 (70)
ND 163/9
Nick Greenwood 5-1-14-0

35.6 0 Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run

35.5 0 Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run

35.4 0 Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run

35.3 0 Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run

35.2 0 Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, no run

35.1 1 Nick Greenwood to Henry Cooper, 1 run

End of over 35 (0 runs)
Zak Gibson 1 (7)
Henry Cooper 50 (69)
ND 162/9
Peter Younghusband 9-4-38-2

34.6 0 Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run

34.5 0 Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run

34.4 0 Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run

34.3 0 Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run

34.2 0 Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run

34.1 0 Peter Younghusband to Zak Gibson, no run

End of over 34 (4 runs)
Zak Gibson 1 (1)
Henry Cooper 50 (69)
ND 162/9
Nick Greenwood 4-1-13-0

33.6 1 Nick Greenwood to Zak Gibson, 1 run

33.5 W Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, Out! Caught by Peter Younghusband

33.4 0 Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, no run

33.3 0 Nick Greenwood to Joshua Brown, no run

33.2 1 Nick Greenwood to Henry Cooper, 1 run

33.1 2 Nick Greenwood to Henry Cooper, 2 runs

End of over 33 (8 runs)
Joshua Brown 8 (4)
Henry Cooper 47 (67)
ND 158/8
Peter Younghusband 8-4-38-1

32.6 2 Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, 2 runs

32.5 0 Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, no run

32.4 0 Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, no run

32.3 6 Peter Younghusband to Joshua Brown, Six

32.2 W Peter Younghusband to Tim Pringle, Bowled!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts Match 30 match?
Wellington Firebirds won by 118 runs.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts Match 30?
Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts is the Match 30 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts live score?
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