Auckland vs New Plymouth — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Auckland won the match by 95 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Auckland took on New Plymouth on Dec 31, 2025, 06:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Auckland won the match by 95 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 504 runs and 17 wickets fall between Auckland (299/7 in 50.0 overs) and New Plymouth (205/10 in 38.0 overs).
2. Auckland Innings Breakdown (299/7)
Batting in the first innings, Auckland finished on 299/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.98 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Auckland accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Luke Blessed spearheaded the batting effort with 80 runs off 88 balls (including 11 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 90.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Kyle Close, who contributed 69 runs off 58 deliveries, while Tim Ewe added 39 (64b). The bowling side conceded 20 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 1, byes: 4, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Dylan Order led the bowling figures with 3/49 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.90), assisted by Duleep Setha (3/54 in 10.0 overs).
3. New Plymouth Chase & Second Innings Summary (205/10)
Pursuing a target of 300 runs for victory, New Plymouth recorded 205/10 in 38.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.39 runs per over. Luke Copeland anchored the chase for New Plymouth with 89 runs from 83 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 107.2), alongside Duleep Setha who chipped in with 40 off 54 balls. Defending the total, Jordan Sussex delivered a key spell of 5/26 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.71, while Adam Blessed finished with 2/46 (8.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Duleep Setha and Luke Copeland (New Plymouth), who combined for 95 runs off 109 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Luke Copeland 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—Duleep Setha (New Plymouth) topped the match rankings with 281.0 total points, followed closely by Dylan Order (265.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jordan Sussex.