Northland vs New Plymouth — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Northland won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Northland took on New Plymouth on Dec 31, 2025, 03:19 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Northland won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 371 runs and 16 wickets fall between New Plymouth (185/10 in 44.4 overs) and Northland (186/6 in 33.3 overs).
2. New Plymouth Innings Breakdown (185/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Plymouth finished on 185/10 from 44.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.14 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Plymouth accumulated 12 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Luke Copeland spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 73 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 69.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Ryan John, who contributed 41 runs off 44 deliveries, while Oliver Thompson added 20 (28b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Will Carlson led the bowling figures with 3/27 in 6.4 overs (economy 4.05), assisted by Callum Van Helmer (2/33 in 9.0 overs).
3. Northland Chase & Second Innings Summary (186/6)
Pursuing a target of 186 runs for victory, Northland recorded 186/6 in 33.3 overs at a scoring rate of 5.55 runs per over. Harry O’Neill anchored the chase for Northland with 85 runs from 104 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 81.7), alongside George Burns who chipped in with 51 off 47 balls. Defending the total, Dylan Order delivered a key spell of 2/30 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.29, while Felix Hastings finished with 2/33 (7.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by George Burns and Harry O’Neill (Northland), who combined for 98 runs off 104 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Ross Walters 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—George Burns (Northland) topped the match rankings with 297.0 total points, followed closely by Will Carlson (254.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to George Burns.