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Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Result – 20th Match

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

20th Match • Super Smash

Otago Volts cricket team logo
OTA
136/5 (15.4)
Wellington Firebirds cricket team logo
WF
132/7 (16)
Otago Volts won by 5 wickets
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Player of the match: Jacob Cumming

15.4
6
Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Six
15.3
4
Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Four
15.2
0
Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, no run
15.1
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Logan van Beek to Ben Lockrose, 1 run
End of over 15 (7 runs)
Ben Lockrose 3 (3)
Jake Gibson 6 (4)
OV 125/5
James Hartshorn 4-3-17-0
14.6
1L
James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, 1 leg bye
14.5
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James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, 2 runs
14.4
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James Hartshorn to Jake Gibson, 1 run
14.3
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James Hartshorn to Jake Gibson, 2 runs
14.2
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James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, 1 run
14.1
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James Hartshorn to Troy Johnson, Out! Caught by O Jackson
End of over 14 (11 runs)
Jake Gibson 3 (2)
Troy Johnson 19 (7)
OV 118/4
Peter Younghusband 3-1-20-0
13.6
2
Peter Younghusband to Jake Gibson, 2 runs
13.5
1
Peter Younghusband to Troy Johnson, 1 run
13.4
1
Peter Younghusband to Jake Gibson, 1 run
13.3
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Peter Younghusband to Jack Boyle, Out! Caught by B Sears
13.2
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Peter Younghusband to Troy Johnson, 1 run
13.1
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Peter Younghusband to Troy Johnson, Six
End of over 13 (12 runs)
Troy Johnson 11 (4)
Jack Boyle 7 (12)
OV 107/3
Ben Sears 3-1-29-0
12.6
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Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, 1 run
12.5
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Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, no run
12.4
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Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, Four
12.3
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Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, Six
12.2
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Ben Sears to Max Chu, Bowled!
12.1
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Ben Sears to Jack Boyle, 1 run
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Jack Boyle 6 (11)
Max Chu 12 (13)
OV 95/2
Jesse Tashkoff 3-0-11-0
11.6
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Jesse Tashkoff to Jack Boyle, 1 run
11.5
1
Jesse Tashkoff to Max Chu, 1 run

Match Summary

Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds met in 20th 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: 15.4: Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Six | 15.3: Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Four | 14.1: James Hartshorn to Troy Johnson, Out! Caught by O Jackson. The turning point arrived at 14.1 when James Hartshorn to Troy Johnson, Out! Caught by O Jackson. 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 5 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

  • 15.4: Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Six
  • 15.3: Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Four
  • 14.1: James Hartshorn to Troy Johnson, Out! Caught by O Jackson
  • 13.3: Peter Younghusband to Jack Boyle, Out! Caught by B Sears
  • 13.1: Peter Younghusband to Troy Johnson, Six
  • 12.4: Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, Four
  • 12.3: Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, Six
  • 12.2: Ben Sears to Max Chu, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 14.1 when James Hartshorn to Troy Johnson, Out! Caught by O Jackson. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Otago Volts won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.4: Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Six. 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

15.4 6 Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Six

15.3 4 Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, Four

15.2 0 Logan van Beek to Jake Gibson, no run

15.1 1 Logan van Beek to Ben Lockrose, 1 run

End of over 15 (7 runs)
Ben Lockrose 3 (3)
Jake Gibson 6 (4)
OV 125/5
James Hartshorn 4-3-17-0

14.6 1L James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, 1 leg bye

14.5 2 James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, 2 runs

14.4 1 James Hartshorn to Jake Gibson, 1 run

14.3 2 James Hartshorn to Jake Gibson, 2 runs

14.2 1 James Hartshorn to Ben Lockrose, 1 run

14.1 W James Hartshorn to Troy Johnson, Out! Caught by O Jackson

End of over 14 (11 runs)
Jake Gibson 3 (2)
Troy Johnson 19 (7)
OV 118/4
Peter Younghusband 3-1-20-0

13.6 2 Peter Younghusband to Jake Gibson, 2 runs

13.5 1 Peter Younghusband to Troy Johnson, 1 run

13.4 1 Peter Younghusband to Jake Gibson, 1 run

13.3 W Peter Younghusband to Jack Boyle, Out! Caught by B Sears

13.2 1 Peter Younghusband to Troy Johnson, 1 run

13.1 6 Peter Younghusband to Troy Johnson, Six

End of over 13 (12 runs)
Troy Johnson 11 (4)
Jack Boyle 7 (12)
OV 107/3
Ben Sears 3-1-29-0

12.6 1 Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, 1 run

12.5 0 Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, no run

12.4 4 Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, Four

12.3 6 Ben Sears to Troy Johnson, Six

12.2 W Ben Sears to Max Chu, Bowled!

12.1 1 Ben Sears to Jack Boyle, 1 run

End of over 12 (4 runs)
Jack Boyle 6 (11)
Max Chu 12 (13)
OV 95/2
Jesse Tashkoff 3-0-11-0

11.6 1 Jesse Tashkoff to Jack Boyle, 1 run

11.5 1 Jesse Tashkoff to Max Chu, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds 20th Match match?
Otago Volts won by 5 wickets.

What is the Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds 20th Match?
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds is the 20th Match 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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