Palmerston North vs New Plymouth — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Palmerston North won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Palmerston North took on New Plymouth on Jan 1, 2026, 12:33 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Palmerston North won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 167 runs and 13 wickets fall between New Plymouth (83/10 in 34.3 overs) and Palmerston North (84/3 in 14.2 overs).
2. New Plymouth Innings Breakdown (83/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Plymouth finished on 83/10 from 34.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 2.41 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Plymouth accumulated 17 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Dylan Order spearheaded the batting effort with 22 runs off 43 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 51.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Luke Copeland, who contributed 20 runs off 42 deliveries, while Oliver Thompson added 17 (70b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 1, byes: 3, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Daniel Lowe led the bowling figures with 5/15 in 8.0 overs (economy 1.88), assisted by Percy Goddle (2/6 in 5.3 overs).
3. Palmerston North Chase & Second Innings Summary (84/3)
Pursuing a target of 84 runs for victory, Palmerston North recorded 84/3 in 14.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.86 runs per over. Taylor Bettelheim anchored the chase for Palmerston North with 27 runs from 30 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 90.0), alongside Ryan Fellowes who chipped in with 22 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Patrick Tolly delivered a key spell of 3/25 across 3.2 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Felix Hastings finished with 0/17 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dylan Order and Oliver Thompson (New Plymouth), who combined for 36 runs off 84 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, 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—Daniel Lowe (Palmerston North) topped the match rankings with 284.0 total points, followed closely by Percy Goddle (209.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daniel Lowe.