CS vs WF 7th Match Super Smash 2024-25 Highlights

CS vs WF 7th Match Highlights: Wellington dominated Central Districts in a thrilling 7 match of the Super Smash 2024-25 at Saxton Oval, Nelson, with the help of an impressive 5 wickets haul by James Hartshorn.

Central Districts vs Wellington 7th Match Highlights

After winning the toss, Wellington elected to bat first in a highly anticipated match. The innings began on a turbulent note for Wellington as they faced early setbacks. Tom Blundell, unfortunately, fell victim to a golden duck, dismissed without scoring on his very first ball. Despite this initial blow, the team’s top-order batters showcased remarkable resilience and skill.

Tim Robinson and Nick Kelly formed a formidable partnership, accumulating an impressive 86 runs together. Nick Kelly played a steady innings, contributing 36 runs before being dismissed. Meanwhile, Tim Robinson flourished at the crease, ultimately reaching his Half-century before departing the field with a score of 57 runs.

Following Robinson’s departure, Muhammad Abbas took charge and anchored the innings with a commendable performance, finishing not out on 55 runs when the innings concluded. Tashkoff also added some valuable runs to the total, scoring 24 runs. With a solid display from their batting lineup, Wellington concluded their innings at an impressive 190 runs for the loss of 5 wickets over 20 overs.

In response to the challenging target of 191 runs, the Central Districts batters found themselves battling against a disciplined bowling attack. Their innings was marked by significant struggles, with three batters falling for ducks and another three dismissed for mere single-digit scores.

However, amidst the craze, Jack Boyle emerged as a standout performer, delivering a resilient knock of 66 runs. Angus Schaw provided some support with a crucial contribution of 32 runs, while Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, and William Clark each scored in the 20s, helping to stabilize the innings somewhat. Despite their efforts, the Central Districts fell short of the target and ended their innings with a total of 179 runs, 12 runs shy of victory.

Throughout the Central Districts’ innings, the bowlers from Wellington maintained exceptional discipline and control over their line and length. The standout performer was undoubtedly James Hartshorn, who was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling display, taking 5 crucial wickets that significantly disrupted the Central Districts’ batting order.

Logan van Beek was also instrumental, picking up 3 wickets, while Peter Younghusband added to the bowling success with 2 wickets of his own. The collective effort from the Wellington bowlers played a vital role in their team’s triumph.

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