Match Centre
Scorecard Summary
OTAGO 167 (43.1 OVERS)
- James Neesham40 (48)
- Michael Rae*21 (20)
- George Worker3/13 (2.1)
- Blair Tickner4/43 (10)
CENTRAL DISTRICTS 169/4 (24 OVERS)
- Jesse Ryder*48 (36)
- George Worker55 (62)
- Neil Wagner0/26 (4)
- Michael Rae3/45 (8)
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