New Plymouth vs Hamilton — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Trophy • Hamilton won the match by 180 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Trophy, New Plymouth took on Hamilton on Jan 4, 2026, 04:54 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Hamilton won the match by 180 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 516 runs and 17 wickets fall between Hamilton (348/7 in 50.0 overs) and New Plymouth (168/10 in 42.4 overs).
2. Hamilton Innings Breakdown (348/7)
Batting in the first innings, Hamilton finished on 348/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.96 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Hamilton accumulated 36 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Xavier Bell spearheaded the batting effort with 128 runs off 114 balls (including 14 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 112.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Bryan Case, who contributed 80 runs off 78 deliveries, while Sam Chisel added 55 (28b). The bowling side conceded 19 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 0, byes: 5, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Duleep Setha led the bowling figures with 3/74 in 10.0 overs (economy 7.40), assisted by Tom Greer (1/52 in 10.0 overs).
3. New Plymouth Chase & Second Innings Summary (168/10)
Pursuing a target of 349 runs for victory, New Plymouth recorded 168/10 in 42.4 overs at a scoring rate of 3.94 runs per over. Luke Copeland anchored the chase for New Plymouth with 48 runs from 65 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 73.8), alongside Ryan John who chipped in with 28 off 39 balls. Defending the total, Dylan Throne delivered a key spell of 3/38 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.43, while Tim Pringle finished with 2/25 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Xavier Bell and Bryan Case (Hamilton), who combined for 136 runs off 125 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Luke Copeland 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 Throne (Hamilton) topped the match rankings with 225.0 total points, followed closely by Tim Pringle (209.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Xavier Bell.