Result: Wellington v Northern Districts, Wellington won by 202 runs

Wellington v Northern Districts in the The Ford Trophy (8th Match, The Ford Trophy at Wellington, Nov 4 2026).

Scores: Wellington 354/7 (50 ov), Northern Districts 152 (35.1 ov).

Wellington innings: Muhammad Abbas top scored with 84 off 78, and the best bowler against them was Cooper Rowell with 4/91.

Northern Districts innings: Xavier Bell top scored with 48 off 64, and the best bowler against them was Logan van Beek with 4/31.

Highest score: Muhammad Abbas (Wellington) with 84 off 78 balls.

Best bowling: Logan van Beek with 4 for 31 in 7 overs.

Most sixes: Oscar Jackson with 4.

Across both innings there were 52 fours and 14 sixes.

Biggest partnership: 120 for Wellington.

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

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