Wellington Firebirds v Northern Districts, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 24, Super Smash, 2023

Super Smash Match 24: Wellington Firebirds v Northern Districts at Wellington, January 15, 2024

Wellington Firebirds

WEF

102/10 (18.3)

Northern Districts

105/3 (15.3)

Finished

ND won by 7 wickets

Wellington Firebirds InningWEF Inning102/10 (18.3 ov)

Northern Knights Inning Northern Knights Inning105/3 (15.3 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Nathan Smith to Katene Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Katene Clarke goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

0.2

Nathan Smith to Katene Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Katene Clarke goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

0.3

Nathan Smith to Katene Clarke, 1 run, Katene Clarke goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

0.4

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.5

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

0.6

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 1 (1 runs)

Henry Cooper 0 (3)

Katene Clarke 1 (3)

Northern Districts 1/0

Nathan Smith 1-0-1-0

1.1

Logan van Beek to Katene Clarke, 1 run, Katene Clarke goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

1.2

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

1.3

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1wd

1.4

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Henry Cooper no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

1.4

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, 1 run, Henry Cooper goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

1.5

Logan van Beek to Katene Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

1.6

Logan van Beek to Katene Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Katene Clarke goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 2 (7 runs)

Katene Clarke 6 (6)

Henry Cooper 1 (6)

Northern Districts 8/0

Logan van Beek 1-0-7-0

Nathan Smith 1-0-1-0

2.1

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Henry Cooper hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2.2

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

2.3

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, 1 run, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease, pushes flick shot after an fast ball is delivered at a full length by Nathan Smith, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

2.4

Nathan Smith to Katene Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Katene Clarke hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

2.5

Nathan Smith to Katene Clarke, 1 run, Katene Clarke hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an fast ball is delivered at a full length by Nathan Smith, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

2.6

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 3 (6 runs)

Henry Cooper 6 (10)

Katene Clarke 7 (8)

Northern Districts 14/0

Nathan Smith 2-0-7-0

Logan van Beek 1-0-7-0

3.1

Logan van Beek to Katene Clarke, 2 runs, Katene Clarke hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

3.2

Logan van Beek to Katene Clarke, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Katene Clarke hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

3.3

Logan van Beek to Katene Clarke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Katene Clarke hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

3.4

Katene Clarke c N Smith b L Beek 13 (12) Logan van Beek to Katene Clarke, no run, c N Smith b L Beek, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Katene Clarke goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards , who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Katene Clarke.

3.5

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

3.6

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

End of over 4 (6 runs)

Jeet Raval 0 (2)

Henry Cooper 6 (10)

Northern Districts 20/1

Logan van Beek 2-0-13-1

Nathan Smith 2-0-7-0

4.1

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

4.2

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Henry Cooper goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

4.3

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

4.4

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, 2 runs, Henry Cooper goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

4.5

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

4.6

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Henry Cooper 12 (16)

Jeet Raval 0 (2)

Northern Districts 26/1

Nathan Smith 3-0-13-0

Logan van Beek 2-0-13-1

5.1

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, 1 run, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an fast ball is delivered at a full length by Logan Van Beek, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

5.2

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

5.3

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

5.4

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, 1 run, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease, pushes flick shot after an fast ball is delivered at a full length by Logan Van Beek, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

5.5

5.6

Logan van Beek to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 6 (3 runs)

Henry Cooper 13 (20)

Jeet Raval 2 (4)

Northern Districts 29/1

Logan van Beek 3-0-16-1

Nathan Smith 3-0-13-0

6.1

Peter Younghusband to Jeet Raval, 1 run, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an arm ball is delivered at a full length by Peter Younghusband, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

6.2

Peter Younghusband to Henry Cooper, 1 run, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an arm ball is delivered at a full length by Peter Younghusband, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

6.3

Peter Younghusband to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.4

Peter Younghusband to Jeet Raval, 2 runs, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

6.5

Peter Younghusband to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

6.6

End of over 7 (5 runs)

Jeet Raval 6 (9)

Henry Cooper 14 (21)

Northern Districts 34/1

Peter Younghusband 1-0-5-0

Logan van Beek 3-0-16-1

7.1

Michael Bracewell to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.

7.2

Michael Bracewell to Jeet Raval, 1 run, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an arm ball is delivered at a full length by Michael Bracewell, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

7.3

Michael Bracewell to Henry Cooper, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Henry Cooper goes back, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

7.4

Michael Bracewell to Henry Cooper, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball on the off stump, Henry Cooper goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!

7.5

Michael Bracewell to Henry Cooper, 1 run, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an arm ball is delivered at a full length by Michael Bracewell, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

7.6

Michael Bracewell to Jeet Raval, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the stumps, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

End of over 8 (18 runs)

Jeet Raval 13 (12)

Henry Cooper 25 (24)

Northern Districts 52/1

Michael Bracewell 1-0-18-0

Peter Younghusband 1-0-5-0

8.1

Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

8.2

Henry Cooper lbw b N Smith 25 (26) Nathan Smith to Henry Cooper, no run, lbw b N Smith, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Henry Cooper hangs in the crease to attempt defensive shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Nathan Smith appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Henry Cooper's dismissal.

8.3

Nathan Smith to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an fast ball is delivered at a good length by Nathan Smith, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

8.4

Nathan Smith to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

8.5

Nathan Smith to Jeet Raval, 2 runs, Nathan Smith delivers an fast ball at a perfectly full length, on the stumps, causing Jeet Raval to hangs in the crease and execute defensive shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 2 runs.

8.6

Nathan Smith to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

End of over 9 (3 runs)

Jeet Raval 15 (15)

Peter David Bocock 1 (1)

Northern Districts 55/2

Nathan Smith 4-0-16-1

Michael Bracewell 1-0-18-0

9.1

Michael Bracewell to Peter David Bocock, 2 runs, Michael Bracewell delivers an arm ball at a perfectly full length, on the stumps, causing Peter David Bocock to hangs in the crease and execute defensive shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 2 runs.

9.2

Michael Bracewell to Peter David Bocock, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

9.3

Michael Bracewell to Peter David Bocock, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Peter David Bocock goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

9.4

Michael Bracewell to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an arm ball is delivered at a full length by Michael Bracewell, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

9.5

9.6

Michael Bracewell to Peter David Bocock, 1 bye, Leg Bye !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body, and batter snatch 1 run off leg bye.

End of over 10 (9 runs)

Peter David Bocock 8 (6)

Jeet Raval 16 (16)

Northern Districts 64/2

Michael Bracewell 2-0-26-0

Nathan Smith 4-0-16-1

10.1

Peter Younghusband to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an googly is delivered at a full length by Peter Younghusband, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

10.2

Peter Younghusband to Jeet Raval, 1 run, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an googly is delivered at a full length by Peter Younghusband, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

10.3

Peter Younghusband to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter Younghusband delivers an googly at a perfectly full length, on the stumps, causing Peter David Bocock to hangs in the crease and execute defensive shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 1 run.

10.4

Peter Younghusband to Jeet Raval, Four, Four !! googly, good length, on the off stump. Jeet Raval goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

10.5

Peter Younghusband to Jeet Raval, 1 run, Jeet Raval goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

10.6

End of over 11 (9 runs)

Peter David Bocock 11 (9)

Jeet Raval 22 (19)

Northern Districts 73/2

Peter Younghusband 2-0-14-0

Michael Bracewell 2-0-26-0

1lb

11.1

Logan van Beek to Peter David Bocock, 1 leg bye, fast ball, good length on the off stump, hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot for 1 run.

11.2

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

11.3

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jeet Raval goes back, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

11.4

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Jeet Raval goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

11.5

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

11.6

Logan van Beek to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

End of over 12 (9 runs)

Jeet Raval 30 (24)

Peter David Bocock 11 (10)

Northern Districts 82/2

Logan van Beek 4-0-24-1

Peter Younghusband 2-0-14-0

12.1

Rachin Ravindra to Peter David Bocock, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

12.2

Rachin Ravindra to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an arm ball is delivered at a full length by Rachin Ravindra, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

12.3

Rachin Ravindra to Jeet Raval, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.4

Rachin Ravindra to Jeet Raval, 1 run, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.

12.5

Rachin Ravindra to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter David Bocock hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

12.6

Rachin Ravindra to Jeet Raval, 1 run, Jeet Raval hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 13 (4 runs)

Jeet Raval 32 (27)

Peter David Bocock 13 (13)

Northern Districts 86/2

Rachin Ravindra 1-0-4-0

Logan van Beek 4-0-24-1

13.1

Jeet Raval c I McPeake b MG Bracewell 32 (28) Michael Bracewell to Jeet Raval, no run, c I McPeake b MG Bracewell, Caught out!! arm ball full length on the off stump, Jeet Raval goes forward to take the gamble with drive towards short cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Ian McPeake. Leading to a soft dismissal.

13.2

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

13.3

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Brett Hampton hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

13.4

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, 1 run, Brett Hampton hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.5

13.6

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Brett Hampton hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 14 (2 runs)

Brett Hampton 1 (4)

Peter David Bocock 14 (14)

Northern Districts 88/3

Michael Bracewell 3-0-28-1

Rachin Ravindra 1-0-4-0

14.1

Rachin Ravindra to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter David Bocock goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

14.2

Rachin Ravindra to Brett Hampton, 2 runs, Brett Hampton hangs in the crease, pushes defensive shot after an fast ball is delivered at a full length by Rachin Ravindra, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.

14.3

Rachin Ravindra to Brett Hampton, 1 run, Brett Hampton hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards short cover for 1 run.

14.4

Rachin Ravindra to Peter David Bocock, 1 run, Peter David Bocock goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

14.5

Rachin Ravindra to Brett Hampton, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Brett Hampton hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

14.6

Rachin Ravindra to Brett Hampton, 1 run, Brett Hampton goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 15 (6 runs)

Brett Hampton 5 (8)

Peter David Bocock 16 (16)

Northern Districts 94/3

Rachin Ravindra 2-0-10-0

Michael Bracewell 3-0-28-1

15.1

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump. Brett Hampton goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

15.2

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

1wd

15.3

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length, on the stumps, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Brett Hampton no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

15.3

Michael Bracewell to Brett Hampton, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the stumps, Brett Hampton hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers defensive shot sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!