Result: Central Districts v Auckland, Auckland won by 74 runs

Central Districts v Auckland in the The Ford Trophy (7th Match, The Ford Trophy at Nelson, Nov 4 2026).

Scores: Auckland 357/7 (50 ov), Central Districts 283 (45.5 ov).

Auckland innings: Dale Phillips top scored with 106 off 108, and the best bowler against them was Josh Clarkson with 2/60.

Central Districts innings: Tom Bruce top scored with 101 off 103, and the best bowler against them was Adithya Ashok with 3/53.

Highest score: Dale Phillips (Auckland) with 106 off 108 balls.

Best bowling: Adithya Ashok with 3 for 53 in 7.5 overs.

Most sixes: Ryan Harrison with 3.

Across both innings there were 63 fours and 16 sixes.

Biggest partnership: 162 for Auckland.

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

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