Hamilton vs Napier — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Hamilton won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Hamilton took on Napier on Dec 31, 2025, 06:25 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Hamilton won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 215 runs and 10 wickets fall between Napier (107/10 in 32.1 overs) and Hamilton (108/0 in 19.2 overs).
2. Napier Innings Breakdown (107/10)
Batting in the first innings, Napier finished on 107/10 from 32.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.33 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Napier accumulated 19 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Tim Wentworth spearheaded the batting effort with 23 runs off 30 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 76.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Jack Harris, who contributed 21 runs off 50 deliveries, while Riley Sarkes added 18 (37b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Daniel Hooks led the bowling figures with 3/14 in 6.0 overs (economy 2.33), assisted by Ryan O’Malley (2/15 in 5.0 overs).
3. Hamilton Chase & Second Innings Summary (108/0)
Pursuing a target of 108 runs for victory, Hamilton recorded 108/0 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.59 runs per over. Xavier Bell anchored the chase for Hamilton with 62 runs from 79 balls (7 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 78.5), alongside Rehan Dhaniyal who chipped in with 41 off 37 balls. Defending the total, Michael Platte delivered a key spell of 0/14 across 3.2 overs at an economy rate of 4.20, while Jack Harris finished with 0/17 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Xavier Bell and Rehan Dhaniyal (Hamilton), who combined for 103 runs off 116 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with SAM CHISEL 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—Daniel Hooks (Hamilton) topped the match rankings with 207.0 total points, followed closely by Ryan Hadley (182.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Xavier Bell.