Wellington vs Napier — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Napier won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Wellington took on Napier on Jan 1, 2026, 12:34 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Napier won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 521 runs and 13 wickets fall between Wellington (260/8 in 50.0 overs) and Napier (261/5 in 45.1 overs).
2. Wellington Innings Breakdown (260/8)
Batting in the first innings, Wellington finished on 260/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Wellington accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Dylan McArdle spearheaded the batting effort with 76 runs off 78 balls (including 8 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 97.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Kyle Greenaway, who contributed 40 runs off 44 deliveries, while Elliott Percival added 40 (48b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Zac Lowden led the bowling figures with 3/44 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.40), assisted by Dean Forrest (3/45 in 10.0 overs).
3. Napier Chase & Second Innings Summary (261/5)
Pursuing a target of 261 runs for victory, Napier recorded 261/5 in 45.1 overs at a scoring rate of 5.78 runs per over. Orden Lange anchored the chase for Napier with 105 runs from 99 balls (12 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 106.1), alongside Walter Horvath who chipped in with 37 off 54 balls. Defending the total, Ollie Frances delivered a key spell of 2/40 across 8.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Dylan McArdle finished with 1/22 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Walter Horvath and Orden Lange (Napier), who combined for 97 runs off 101 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Elliott Percival 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—Dylan McArdle (Wellington) topped the match rankings with 256.0 total points, followed closely by Dean Forrest (220.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Orden Lange.