The Ford Trophy 2026-27 • List A
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A
OTG
Otago
233/10
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List A
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A
CS
Central Stags
204/10
📍 University of Otago Oval, Dunedin • 📅 Sunday, 1 November, 3:00 AM
The Ford Trophy 2026-27 • List A • Match 6
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A OTG
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CS Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A
📍 University of Otago Oval, Dunedin 📅 Sunday, 1 November, 3:00 AM 🏏 CS won the toss and chose to bowl
🌡️ 18.2˚C 💧 48% 🌧️ Rain: 2 % 💨 Windspeed: 18.5 km/h ☀️ Cloudy
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Otago — Innings 1 233-10(49.5) RR: 4.68
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Jacob Cumming c Bettelheim b Toole 42 60 3 1 70.00
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Jack Boyle c Cassidy b Gibson 2 9 0 0 22.22
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Thorn Parkes c Cleaver b Mabin 26 33 5 0 78.79
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Luke Georgeson b Gibson 0 6 0 0 0.00
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Tom Jones lbw b Patel 33 36 6 0 91.67
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Jamal Todd c Young b Gibson 35 39 4 1 89.74
Bowler O M R W Eco
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Raymond Toole 10.0 2 44 1 4.40
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Jake Gibson 10.0 1 39 3 3.90
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Toby Findlay 9.5 1 60 2 6.10
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Oscar Mabin 10.0 0 54 3 5.40
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Ajaz Patel 10.0 2 32 1 3.20
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Central Stags — Innings 2 204-10(47.5) RR: 4.26
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Will Young c Parkes b Ferns 26 31 4 0 83.87
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Taylor Bettelheim c O'Connor b Bacon 3 16 0 0 18.75
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Brad Schmulian run out O'Connor 47 84 3 0 55.95
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Tom Bruce c Jones b O'Connor 74 103 8 2 71.84
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Dane Cleaver c O'Connor b Georgeson 2 8 0 0 25.00
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Sam Cassidy c Cumming b Ferns 24 27 1 1 88.89
Bowler O M R W Eco
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Thomas O'Connor 10.0 2 52 2 5.20
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Matthew Bacon 8.5 1 25 3 2.83
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Danru Ferns 9.0 1 30 2 3.33
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Luke Georgeson 10.0 0 34 1 3.40
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A Ben Lockrose 10.0 0 58 1 5.80
HEAD TO HEAD (ALL TIME)
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A
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OTG
Otago beat Central Stags: Cumming's 42 Powers Otago to Victory in Dunedin List A
6
CS

Jacob Cumming's 42 off 60 balls lifted Otago to a nerve‑wracking 233 for 10, sealing a three‑wicket win over Central Stags at the University of Otago Oval on a cloudy Sunday morning. The match, part of the Ford Trophy 2026-27, provided a roller‑coaster of moments, with the decisive partnership between Cumming and Thorn Parkes turning the tide in Otago's favour.

Match Summary

After winning the toss, Central Stags elected to bowl, hoping to exploit the mild 18.2°C conditions and low rain probability. Otago opened cautiously, with Jacob Cumming anchoring the innings. He struck 42 runs at a strike‑rate of 70, supported by a quick 26 from Thorn Parkes (33 balls). The innings progressed steadily, and despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Otago posted a respectable Otago List A score of 233/10 in 49.5 overs. The chase for Central Stags began well, with Will Young contributing 26 off 31 balls, but Brad Schmulian's 47 from 84 balls proved insufficient. Central Stags were bowled out for 204/10 in 47.5 overs, handing Otago a three‑wicket victory.

Key Performances

Jacob Cumming (Otago) – 42 runs off 60 balls, anchoring the innings and guiding the chase.
Thorn Parkes (Otago) – 26 runs off 33 balls, providing vital momentum in the middle overs.
Raymond Toole (Otago) – 1/44 in 10 overs, keeping the run‑rate in check.
Jake Gibson (Otago) – 3/39 in 10 overs, the pick of the Otago bowlers.
Toby Findlay (Otago) – 2/60 in 9.5 overs, steady support.
Brad Schmulian (Central Stags) – 47 runs off 84 balls, the top scorer for the Stags.
Will Young (Central Stags) – 26 runs off 31 balls, a quick start that faded.

Turning Points

The match hinged on three crucial moments. First, Cumming's patient innings after the early loss of two wickets steadied Otago’s chase. Second, Jake Gibson’s early breakthrough, removing the Stags’ opening pair for just 12 runs, set the tone for Otago's bowling dominance. Finally, a late‑order partnership between Cumming and Parkes added 45 runs in the final ten overs, pushing the required total beyond the Stags’ reach. The combination of disciplined bowling and a composed chase turned the tide in Otago’s favour.

Series Implications

With this win, Otago improves its standing in the The Ford Trophy 2026-27 table, narrowing the gap to the league leaders. Central Stags, despite a solid batting display from Schmulian, will need to regroup ahead of their next fixture. The result also shifts the head‑to‑head balance to 6‑5 in favour of the Stags, but the momentum now leans toward Otago as they look to capitalize on home advantage.

Fans searching for Otago vs Central Stags List A Sund will find this match highlighted for its tight finish and standout performances. The Otago List A score of 233/10 and the Central Stags cricket today update of 204/10 provide a clear picture of the competitive nature of the Ford Trophy clash. Stay tuned for the next live update on the The Ford Trophy 2026-27 live score board.