Napier vs New Plymouth — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Napier won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Napier took on New Plymouth on Jan 4, 2026, 04:51 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Napier won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 416 runs and 10 wickets fall between New Plymouth (207/8 in 50.0 overs) and Napier (209/2 in 35.2 overs).
2. New Plymouth Innings Breakdown (207/8)
Batting in the first innings, New Plymouth finished on 207/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.14 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Plymouth accumulated 19 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Luke Copeland spearheaded the batting effort with 75 runs off 117 balls (including 5 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 64.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Dylan Order, who contributed 30 runs off 20 deliveries, while Oliver Thompson added 22 (35b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Jack Harris led the bowling figures with 6/39 in 10.0 overs (economy 3.90), assisted by Tom McQueen (2/36 in 10.0 overs).
3. Napier Chase & Second Innings Summary (209/2)
Pursuing a target of 208 runs for victory, Napier recorded 209/2 in 35.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.92 runs per over. Ross Andrews anchored the chase for Napier with 56 runs from 66 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 84.8), alongside Tim Wentworth who chipped in with 52 off 70 balls. Defending the total, Duleep Setha delivered a key spell of 1/30 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.29, while Oliver Thompson finished with 1/27 (5.0 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 107 runs off 133 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 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—Jack Harris (Napier) topped the match rankings with 321.0 total points, followed closely by Tom McQueen (221.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jack Harris.