The Canterbury vs Otago ODI head-to-head record in the Ford Trophy is one of New Zealand’s most competitive domestic rivalries. Over the decades, these two South Island teams have engaged in thrilling battles marked by intense performances, remarkable partnerships, and standout bowling spells. Both sides have enjoyed periods of dominance, making every clash an exciting chapter in New Zealand’s List A cricket history.
From high-scoring encounters at Timaru and Queenstown to bowling-friendly conditions in Christchurch and Invercargill, the results have often depended on local conditions, batting depth, and bowling accuracy. Analysing their Canterbury vs Otago head-to-head stats provides valuable insights into team strengths and player consistency, helping fans predict outcomes in upcoming Ford Trophy fixtures.
Canterbury vs Otago Head-to-Head Stats (ODIs)
Details
Stats
Total Matches Played
52
Canterbury Won
24
Otago Won
23
No Result
5
Tied
0
Highest Totals in Canterbury vs Otago ODIs
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Canterbury
410/5
50.0
8.20
1
v Otago
Timaru
Won
Otago
371/7
50.0
7.42
2
v Canterbury
Timaru
Lost
Canterbury
350/8
50.0
7.00
1
v Otago
Queenstown
Won
Canterbury
343/9
50.0
6.86
1
v Otago
Christchurch
Won
Canterbury
329/6
49.2
6.66
2
v Otago
Dunedin
Won
Otago
327/9
50.0
6.54
1
v Canterbury
Dunedin
Lost
Lowest Totals in Canterbury vs Otago ODIs
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Canterbury
86
39.0
2.20
1
v Otago
Christchurch
Lost
Otago
103
24.5
4.14
2
v Canterbury
Christchurch
Lost
Otago
115
42.1
2.72
2
v Canterbury
Invercargill
Lost
Otago
135
29.2
4.60
1
v Canterbury
Rangiora
Lost
Canterbury
137/9
50.0
2.74
1
v Otago
Christchurch
Lost
Otago
149
39.2
3.78
2
v Canterbury
Christchurch
Lost
Most Runs in Canterbury vs Otago ODIs
Player
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
BF
SR
100
50
PG Fulton (CANT)
22
19
2
847
115*
49.82
803+
91.15
1
9
CJ Bowes (CANT)
16
16
1
800
205
53.33
759
105.40
4
1
NT Broom (CANT/OTAGO)
30
26
1
778
164
31.12
1033
75.31
1
5
HD Rutherford (OTAGO)
19
18
1
773
154
45.47
895
86.36
2
4
SL Stewart (CANT)
21
21
3
751
101
41.72
965+
70.46
1
5
CD Cumming (CANT/OTAGO)
22
22
1
680
106
32.38
885+
70.96
1
3
Highest Individual Scores in Canterbury vs Otago ODIs
Player
Runs
Mins
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Team
Opposition
Ground
CJ Bowes
205
162
110
27
7
186.36
Canterbury
v Otago
Christchurch
NT Broom
164
160
130
12
7
126.15
Otago
v Canterbury
Timaru
HD Rutherford
154
171
141
14
5
109.21
Otago
v Canterbury
Dunedin
MHW Papps
132
–
137
11
2
96.35
Canterbury
v Otago
Alexandra
RJ Nicol
132
158
108
17
3
122.22
Canterbury
v Otago
Timaru
BS Wilson
126
188
140
12
1
90.00
Otago
v Canterbury
Christchurch
Most Wickets in Canterbury vs Otago ODIs
Player
Mat
Inns
Balls
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
JA Duffy (OTAGO)
18
16
813
135.3
9
625
35
6/35
17.85
4.61
23.22
MB Bacon (OTAGO)
11
11
555
92.3
5
539
26
5/50
20.73
5.82
21.34
EJ Nuttall (CANT)
15
14
648
108.0
9
568
24
4/58
23.66
5.25
27.00
NL McCullum (OTAGO)
20
20
916
152.4
7
655
23
3/21
28.47
4.29
39.82
CZ Harris (CANT)
17
17
834
139.0
7
525
22
4/44
23.86
3.77
37.90
MJ Henry (CANT)
11
10
545
90.5
6
386
20
5/27
19.30
4.24
27.25
Best Bowling Figures in Canterbury vs Otago ODIs
Player
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Inns
Opposition
Ground
W O’Rourke
9.0
2
20
6
2.22
Canterbury
1
v Otago
Rangiora
JA Duffy
10.0
1
35
6
3.50
Otago
1
v Canterbury
Christchurch
HJ Shaw
8.1
3
14
5
1.71
Canterbury
2
v Otago
Invercargill
MJ Henry
9.5
2
27
5
2.74
Canterbury
2
v Otago
Christchurch
JA Duffy
9.4
–
38
5
3.93
Otago
2
v Canterbury
Christchurch
MB Bacon
10.0
–
50
5
5.00
Otago
1
v Canterbury
Christchurch
Highest Partnerships by Runs in Canterbury vs Otago ODIs
