The final match of the Ford Trophy 2024-25 will feature a showdown between the Canterbury Kings and the Auckland Aces on March 2, Sunday at the University Oval in Dunedin. (More Cricket News)
Dominating the league stages, Canterbury secured the top position, earning direct entry into the Grand Final with 33 points. Of the 10 matches they played, the Kings won 7 of them, lost two, one was abandoned.
Meanwhile, for the Auckland Aces, it has been a challenging yet rewarding journey. Despite losing four matches, they managed to secure 27 points with six wins.
The Aces clinched their spot in the Grand Final by defeating the Central Stags in the eliminator match by 91 runs thanks to Jimmy Neesham who smashed a blistering 128 runs off 82 balls, propelling Auckland to a formidable total of 327/9.
Canterbury Vs Auckland Grand Final, Ford Trophy 2024-25: Live Streaming
When is the Canterbury Vs Auckland, Ford Trophy 2024-25 Grand Final match?
The Canterbury Vs Auckland, Ford Trophy 2024-25 grand final match will be held on March 2, Sunday at the University Oval in Dunedin at 10:30 AM Local Time, (3:00 am IST).
Where to watch Canterbury Vs Auckland, Ford Trophy 2024-25 Grand Final match?
The Canterbury Vs Auckland, Ford Trophy 2024-25 Grand Final will be streamed live on New Zealand Cricket's YouTube channel.
Squads:
Auckland Aces:
Robert O’Donnell (c),Finn Allen, George Worker, Mark Chapman, Nikith Perera, William O’Donnell, Harjot Johal, Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), Cole Briggs (wicket-keeper), Quinn Sunde (wk), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex, Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson, Yahya Zeb
Canterbury:
Cole McConchie (c), Bevon Jacobs, Chad Bowes, Dylan Hunter, Harry Chamberlain, Henry Nicholls, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Matt Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rippon, Sean Davey, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Cameron Paul, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Michael Rae, William O’Rourke
