Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Result – Match 18

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Match 18 • Plunket Shield

WF

208/10 & 224/10 (53.4)

CK

336/10 & 297/3d (41.3)

Canterbury Kings won by 201 runs

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53.4

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by FW Sheat

53.3

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

53.2

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

53.1

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

End of over 53 (5 runs)

Tom Blundell 98 (118)

Liam Dudding 12 (17)

WELL 224/9

Sean Davey 14-3-56-1

52.6

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Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, Four

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Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

52.5

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Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, 1 wide

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Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

52.3

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Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

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Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

52.1

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Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

End of over 52 (4 runs)

Liam Dudding 12 (17)

Tom Blundell 94 (112)

WELL 219/9

Michael Rae 14-1-58-2

51.6

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.5

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.4

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.3

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Four

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.1

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Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

End of over 51 (17 runs)

Tom Blundell 94 (112)

Liam Dudding 8 (11)

WELL 215/9

Fraser Sheat 18-4-71-2

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Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Six

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Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, no run

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Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, 1 wide

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Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Six

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Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Four

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Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, no run

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Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, no run

End of over 50 (1 runs)

Liam Dudding 8 (11)

Tom Blundell 78 (106)

WELL 198/9

Michael Rae 13-1-54-2

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Canterbury Kings met in Match 18 of Plunket Shield, 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: 53.4: Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by FW Sheat | 52.6: Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, Four | 51.3: Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Four. The turning point arrived at 53.4 when Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by FW Sheat. 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 201 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

53.4: Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by FW Sheat
52.6: Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, Four
51.3: Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Four
50.6: Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Six
50.4: Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Six
50.3: Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 53.4 when Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by FW Sheat. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Canterbury Kings won by 201 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 53.4: Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by FW Sheat. 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

53.4 W Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Out! Caught by FW Sheat

53.3 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

53.2 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

53.1 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

End of over 53 (5 runs)

Tom Blundell 98 (118)

Liam Dudding 12 (17)

WELL 224/9

Sean Davey 14-3-56-1

52.6 4 Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, Four

52.5 0 Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

52.5 Wd Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, 1 wide

52.4 0 Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

52.3 0 Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

52.2 0 Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

52.1 0 Sean Davey to Tom Blundell, no run

End of over 52 (4 runs)

Liam Dudding 12 (17)

Tom Blundell 94 (112)

WELL 219/9

Michael Rae 14-1-58-2

51.6 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.5 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.4 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.3 4 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, Four

51.2 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

51.1 0 Michael Rae to Liam Dudding, no run

End of over 51 (17 runs)

Tom Blundell 94 (112)

Liam Dudding 8 (11)

WELL 215/9

Fraser Sheat 18-4-71-2

50.6 6 Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Six

50.5 0 Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, no run

50.5 Wd Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, 1 wide

50.4 6 Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Six

50.3 4 Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, Four

50.2 0 Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, no run

50.1 0 Fraser Sheat to Tom Blundell, no run

End of over 50 (1 runs)

Liam Dudding 8 (11)

Tom Blundell 78 (106)

WELL 198/9

Michael Rae 13-1-54-2

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Match 18 match?
Canterbury Kings won by 201 runs.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Match 18?
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings is the Match 18 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings live score?
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