**Canterbury Crush Otago by 240 Runs in Ford Trophy Clash**

In an emphatic display, Canterbury secured a dominant 240-run victory over Otago in Match 6 of The Ford Trophy at Christchurch on October 23, 2024. Canterbury posted an imposing 343 runs before bowling out Otago for a mere 103 in just 24.5 overs.

**Canterbury Batting Highlights** 

Batting first, Canterbury rode on a sensational knock by **Chad Bowes**, who scored a staggering 205 off 110 balls, blasting 27 fours and 7 sixes. Bowes’ innings came at a remarkable strike rate of 186.36, setting up a formidable total. **Zakary Foulkes** contributed with a valuable 49 off 46 balls, striking 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 106.52, while **Cole McConchie** added 27 off 40 balls with a strike rate of 67.50.

**Otago Bowling Highlights** 

Otago’s bowlers struggled against the onslaught but **Mathew Bacon** emerged as the standout performer, claiming 5 wickets for 50 runs in his 10 overs with an economy rate of 5.00. **Andrew Hazeldine** also chipped in with 3 wickets but was expensive, conceding 80 runs in his 10 overs at an economy rate of 8.00.

**Otago Batting Highlights** 

In response, Otago collapsed under the pressure, managing only 103 runs in 24.5 overs. **Luke Georgeson** top-scored with 34 off 52 balls, hitting one four and one six with a strike rate of 65.38. **Max Chu** added 17 off 22 balls, while **Llew Johnson** made 16 off 24 balls, but no batter could build a substantial partnership.

**Canterbury Bowling Highlights** 

Canterbury’s bowlers were relentless, with **Michael Rippon** leading the charge, taking 3 wickets for just 9 runs in 2.5 overs at an economy rate of 3.17. **Sean Davey** also picked up 3 wickets, conceding 23 runs in 6 overs with an economy rate of 3.83. **Zakary Foulkes** continued his fine all-round performance, claiming 2 wickets for 13 runs in 5 overs with an economy rate of 2.60. He was the most economical bowler for Canterbury, while **Cole McConchie** bowled one over without success, conceding 6 runs.

**Team Standings After Round 2** 

After two rounds, **Canterbury** sits at the top of the table with two wins from two matches, accumulating 10 points. **Otago** is placed fifth with 2 points, having won one and lost one match in the tournament.

Canterbury’s comprehensive victory has solidified their position at the top of The Ford Trophy standings.