Palmerston North vs Wellington — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Palmerston North won the match by 165 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Palmerston North took on Wellington on Dec 31, 2025, 01:59 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Palmerston North won the match by 165 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 500 runs and 16 wickets fall between Palmerston North (332/6 in 50.0 overs) and Wellington (168/10 in 42.5 overs).
2. Palmerston North Innings Breakdown (332/6)
Batting in the first innings, Palmerston North finished on 332/6 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.64 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Palmerston North accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ethan Stark spearheaded the batting effort with 78 runs off 78 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 100.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ryan Fellowes, who contributed 68 runs off 59 deliveries, while William Rustin added 60 (55b). The bowling side conceded 15 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 1, byes: 6, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Ollie Frances led the bowling figures with 3/68 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.80), assisted by Kyle Greenaway (2/54 in 10.0 overs).
3. Wellington Chase & Second Innings Summary (168/10)
Pursuing a target of 333 runs for victory, Wellington recorded 168/10 in 42.5 overs at a scoring rate of 3.92 runs per over. Steven Morgan anchored the chase for Wellington with 65 runs from 112 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 58.0), alongside Dylan McArdle who chipped in with 30 off 43 balls. Defending the total, Dylan Ross delivered a key spell of 4/30 across 8.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.75, while Ethan Stark finished with 2/5 (1.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ryan Fellowes and Ethan Stark (Palmerston North), who combined for 137 runs off 127 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Kurt Williams making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ethan Stark (Palmerston North) topped the match rankings with 309.0 total points, followed closely by Ryan Fellowes (277.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ethan Stark.