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

Auckland BOWLING	O	R	W	Econ
DJ Grobbelaar	4.0	20	0	5.00	(1w)
LH Ferguson	6.0	37	1	6.16	(1nb, 2w)
MJ Barry	4.0	21	0	5.25
JA Brown	4.4	32	1	6.85	(3w)
TS Nethula	5.0	57	0	11.40	(2nb, 2w)
SM Solia	2.0	17	1	8.50	(2w)

Central D 2nd innings Partnerships