Northland vs Hamilton — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Northland won the match by 163 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, Northland took on Hamilton on Jan 4, 2026, 04:52 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Northland won the match by 163 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 547 runs and 15 wickets fall between Northland (355/5 in 50.0 overs) and Hamilton (192/10 in 36.2 overs).
2. Northland Innings Breakdown (355/5)
Batting in the first innings, Northland finished on 355/5 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Northland accumulated 39 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Harry O’Neill spearheaded the batting effort with 105 runs off 93 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 112.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Daniel Woerkom, who contributed 97 runs off 95 deliveries, while George Burns added 77 (49b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Ryan Hadley led the bowling figures with 2/79 in 10.0 overs (economy 7.90), assisted by Tim Pringle (1/58 in 10.0 overs).
3. Hamilton Chase & Second Innings Summary (192/10)
Pursuing a target of 356 runs for victory, Hamilton recorded 192/10 in 36.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.28 runs per over. Daniel Hooks anchored the chase for Hamilton with 53 runs from 43 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 123.3), alongside Xavier Bell who chipped in with 50 off 51 balls. Defending the total, Will Carlson delivered a key spell of 5/36 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.14, while Oliver Sort finished with 2/29 (7.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Harry O’Neill and Daniel Woerkom (Northland), who combined for 108 runs off 103 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Ben Pomare 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—Will Carlson (Northland) topped the match rankings with 252.0 total points, followed closely by George Burns (231.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Will Carlson.