The Ford Trophy News

Ellis wants NZC 'proactive' over player safety after headed-six incident
The Canterbury captain, who was hit in the head in his follow-through by a ball that pinged away for six, said he was more frustrated about conceding the boundary than about the blow
Auckland claim the Ford Trophy after Central Districts lose 5 for 7
Auckland won their first List A title since 2012-13, after clinching the final with plenty of wickets and overs to spare
Ball sails for six after hitting bowler's head in NZ 50-over match
In a Ford Trophy match in Auckland, Jeet Raval's drive rebounded off Andrew Ellis' head for six, before the bowler passed a concussion test and completed the match
Fulton's record ton takes Canterbury to title
Peter Fulton surged to the fastest century in New Zealand List A cricket as Canterbury ended an 11-year wait for one-day silverware with a 28-run victory in the Ford Trophy final at Rangiora
Verma, Papps carry Wellington into final
Wellington toppled Central Districts by five wickets in a closely-fought third preliminary final to set up a final date against Canterbury on Saturday

Canterbury BOWLING	O	M	R	W	Econ
BA Stokes	7.0	0	39	0	5.57	(1nb)
FW Sheat	4.0	0	34	0	8.50	(2w)
WSA Williams	5.0	0	41	0	8.20
TG Johnston	10.0	1	47	2	4.70
TD Astle	10.0	0	57	1	5.70
JTA Benton	4.3	0	37	0	8.22
CE McConchie	2.0	0	25	0	12.50

Auckland 2nd innings Partnerships