Auckland vs Napier — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Auckland won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Auckland took on Napier on Dec 31, 2025, 03:59 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Auckland won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 553 runs and 18 wickets fall between Napier (275/9 in 50.0 overs) and Auckland (278/9 in 49.3 overs).
2. Napier Innings Breakdown (275/9)
Batting in the first innings, Napier finished on 275/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Napier accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Tim Wentworth spearheaded the batting effort with 97 runs off 107 balls (including 14 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 90.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Walter Horvath, who contributed 38 runs off 39 deliveries, while Ross Andrews added 33 (39b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Yogesh Bam led the bowling figures with 3/42 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.20), assisted by Jordan Sussex (3/58 in 10.0 overs).
3. Auckland Chase & Second Innings Summary (278/9)
Pursuing a target of 276 runs for victory, Auckland recorded 278/9 in 49.3 overs at a scoring rate of 5.62 runs per over. Nathan Robinson anchored the chase for Auckland with 108 runs from 106 balls (11 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 101.9), alongside Shreyas Singh who chipped in with 69 off 65 balls. Defending the total, Zac Lowden delivered a key spell of 4/35 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.50, while Dean Forrest finished with 3/46 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ross Andrews and Tim Wentworth (Napier), who combined for 73 runs off 79 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Orden Lange 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—Shreyas Singh (Auckland) topped the match rankings with 277.0 total points, followed closely by Zac Lowden (265.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Nathan Robinson.