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Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts Result – 16th Match

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16th Match • Super Smash

Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
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185/7 (20)
Northern Districts cricket team logo
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189/4 (16.2)
Northern Districts won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Brett Hampton

16.2
4b
Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, 4 bye
16.1
0
Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Xavier Bell 22 (21)
Scott Kuggeleijn 15 (5)
ND 185/4
Peter Younghusband 4-0-26-0
15.6
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Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run
15.5
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Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run
15.4
0
Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run
15.3
0
Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run
15.2
4
Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, Four
15.1
0
Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Scott Kuggeleijn 15 (5)
Xavier Bell 18 (15)
ND 181/4
Logan van Beek 3-0-29-0
14.6
4
Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four
14.5
4
Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four
14.4
1
Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, 1 run
14.3
0
Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, no run
14.2
0
Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, no run
14.1
0
Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, no run
End of over 14 (12 runs)
Xavier Bell 17 (11)
Scott Kuggeleijn 7 (3)
ND 172/4
Ben Sears 4-3-44-0
13.6
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Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, 1 run
13.5
4
Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, Four
13.4
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Ben Sears to Scott Kuggeleijn, 1 run
13.3
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Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, 1 run
13.3
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Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, 5 wide
13.2
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Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, no run
13.1
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Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, no run
End of over 13 (14 runs)
Scott Kuggeleijn 6 (2)
Xavier Bell 11 (6)
ND 160/4
Yahya Zeb 2-1-38-0
12.6
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Yahya Zeb to Scott Kuggeleijn, 2 runs
12.5
4
Yahya Zeb to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four
12.4
W
Yahya Zeb to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!

Match Summary

Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts met in 16th Match of Super Smash, 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: 15.2: Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, Four | 14.6: Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four | 14.5: Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four. The turning point arrived at 12.4 when Yahya Zeb to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!. 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 (Northern Districts won by 6 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

  • 15.2: Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, Four
  • 14.6: Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four
  • 14.5: Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four
  • 13.5: Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, Four
  • 12.5: Yahya Zeb to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four
  • 12.4: Yahya Zeb to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 12.4 when Yahya Zeb to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Northern Districts won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.2: Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, 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

16.2 4b Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, 4 bye

16.1 0 Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, no run

End of over 16 (4 runs)
Xavier Bell 22 (21)
Scott Kuggeleijn 15 (5)
ND 185/4
Peter Younghusband 4-0-26-0

15.6 0 Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run

15.5 0 Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run

15.4 0 Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run

15.3 0 Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run

15.2 4 Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, Four

15.1 0 Peter Younghusband to Xavier Bell, no run

End of over 15 (9 runs)
Scott Kuggeleijn 15 (5)
Xavier Bell 18 (15)
ND 181/4
Logan van Beek 3-0-29-0

14.6 4 Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four

14.5 4 Logan van Beek to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four

14.4 1 Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, 1 run

14.3 0 Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, no run

14.2 0 Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, no run

14.1 0 Logan van Beek to Xavier Bell, no run

End of over 14 (12 runs)
Xavier Bell 17 (11)
Scott Kuggeleijn 7 (3)
ND 172/4
Ben Sears 4-3-44-0

13.6 1 Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, 1 run

13.5 4 Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, Four

13.4 1 Ben Sears to Scott Kuggeleijn, 1 run

13.3 1 Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, 1 run

13.3 5 Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, 5 wide

13.2 0 Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, no run

13.1 0 Ben Sears to Xavier Bell, no run

End of over 13 (14 runs)
Scott Kuggeleijn 6 (2)
Xavier Bell 11 (6)
ND 160/4
Yahya Zeb 2-1-38-0

12.6 2 Yahya Zeb to Scott Kuggeleijn, 2 runs

12.5 4 Yahya Zeb to Scott Kuggeleijn, Four

12.4 W Yahya Zeb to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts 16th Match match?
Northern Districts won by 6 wickets.

What is the Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts 16th Match?
Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts is the 16th Match 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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