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Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Result – Match 24

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Match 24 • Plunket Shield

Otago Volts cricket team logo
OV
112/10 & 345/6 (91)
Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
156/10 & 300/10 (76.1)
Otago Volts won by 4 wickets
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End of over 91 (3 runs)
Thomas O'Connor 3 (8)
Luke Georgeson 103 (133)
OV 345/6
Michael Snedden 20-0-61-5
90.6
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Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, 1 run
90.5
1
Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, 1 run
90.4
0
Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run
90.3
1
Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, 1 run
90.2
0
Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, no run
90.1
0
Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, no run
End of over 90 (7 runs)
Thomas O'Connor 1 (4)
Luke Georgeson 102 (131)
OV 342/6
James Hartshorn 21-4-79-5
89.6
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James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, 1 run
89.5
0
James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, no run
89.4
0
James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, no run
89.3
0
James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, no run
89.2
W
James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Out! Caught by N Smith
89.1
6
James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Six
End of over 89 (4 runs)
Luke Georgeson 102 (131)
Max Chu 48 (112)
OV 335/5
Michael Snedden 19-0-58-5
88.6
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Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run
88.6
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Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, 1 no ball
88.5
0
Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run
88.4
0
Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run
88.3
1
Michael Snedden to Max Chu, 1 run
88.2
0
Michael Snedden to Max Chu, no run
88.1
2
Michael Snedden to Max Chu, 2 runs
End of over 88 (2 runs)
Luke Georgeson 102 (127)
Max Chu 45 (109)
OV 331/5
James Hartshorn 20-3-72-5
87.6
0
James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run
87.5
0
James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run
87.4
0
James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run
87.3
2
James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, 2 runs
87.2
0
James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run

Match Summary

Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds met in Match 24 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: 89.2: James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Out! Caught by N Smith | 89.1: James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Six. The turning point arrived at 89.2 when James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Out! Caught by N Smith. 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 (Otago Volts won by 4 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

  • 89.2: James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Out! Caught by N Smith
  • 89.1: James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 89.2 when James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Out! Caught by N Smith. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Otago Volts won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 89.2: James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Out! Caught by N Smith. 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

End of over 91 (3 runs)
Thomas O'Connor 3 (8)
Luke Georgeson 103 (133)
OV 345/6
Michael Snedden 20-0-61-5

90.6 1 Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, 1 run

90.5 1 Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, 1 run

90.4 0 Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run

90.3 1 Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, 1 run

90.2 0 Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, no run

90.1 0 Michael Snedden to Thomas O'Connor, no run

End of over 90 (7 runs)
Thomas O'Connor 1 (4)
Luke Georgeson 102 (131)
OV 342/6
James Hartshorn 21-4-79-5

89.6 1 James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, 1 run

89.5 0 James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, no run

89.4 0 James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, no run

89.3 0 James Hartshorn to Thomas O'Connor, no run

89.2 W James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Out! Caught by N Smith

89.1 6 James Hartshorn to Max Chu, Six

End of over 89 (4 runs)
Luke Georgeson 102 (131)
Max Chu 48 (112)
OV 335/5
Michael Snedden 19-0-58-5

88.6 0 Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run

88.6 1N Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, 1 no ball

88.5 0 Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run

88.4 0 Michael Snedden to Luke Georgeson, no run

88.3 1 Michael Snedden to Max Chu, 1 run

88.2 0 Michael Snedden to Max Chu, no run

88.1 2 Michael Snedden to Max Chu, 2 runs

End of over 88 (2 runs)
Luke Georgeson 102 (127)
Max Chu 45 (109)
OV 331/5
James Hartshorn 20-3-72-5

87.6 0 James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run

87.5 0 James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run

87.4 0 James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run

87.3 2 James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, 2 runs

87.2 0 James Hartshorn to Luke Georgeson, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Match 24 match?
Otago Volts won by 4 wickets.

What is the Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Match 24?
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds is the Match 24 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds live score?
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