Result: Wellington v Auckland, Wellington won by 28 runs

Wellington v Auckland in the The Ford Trophy (11th Match, The Ford Trophy at Wellington, Nov 8 2026).

Scores: Wellington 205 (44.3 ov), Auckland 177 (43.4 ov).

Wellington innings: Callum McLachlan top scored with 55 off 59, and the best bowler against them was Angus Olliver with 4/42.

Auckland innings: Siddhesh Dixit top scored with 39 off 64, and the best bowler against them was Liam Dudding with 3/28.

Highest score: Callum McLachlan (Wellington) with 55 off 59 balls.

Best bowling: Angus Olliver with 4 for 42 in 10 overs.

Most sixes: Sean Solia with 2.

Across both innings there were 36 fours and 7 sixes.

Biggest partnership: 72 for Wellington.

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

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