Result: Wellington v Canterbury, Canterbury won by 209 runs

Wellington v Canterbury in the The Ford Trophy (5th Match, The Ford Trophy at Wellington, Oct 31 2026).

Scores: Canterbury 350/5 (50 ov), Wellington 141 (32.2 ov).

Canterbury innings: Henry Nicholls top scored with 119 off 121, and the best bowler against them was Yahya Zeb with 4/63.

Wellington innings: Gareth Severin top scored with 55 off 80, and the best bowler against them was Raunaq Kapur with 3/19.

Highest score: Henry Nicholls (Canterbury) with 119 off 121 balls.

Best bowling: Yahya Zeb with 4 for 63 in 9 overs.

Most sixes: Leo Carter with 3.

Across both innings there were 41 fours and 11 sixes.

Biggest partnership: 143 for Canterbury.

Standings after this match: Auckland, Canterbury, Otago, Northern Districts, Central Districts, Wellington.

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