The Canterbury vs Wellington Ford Trophy head-to-head records provide valuable insights into their long-standing rivalry, showcasing the dominance, form, and changing fortunes of both sides over the years. These two New Zealand domestic giants have locked horns in several thrilling encounters, producing high-scoring chases, incredible bowling spells, and record-breaking partnerships.
Factors like pitch conditions, player form, and venue performance have played crucial roles in their contests. Analyzing these Canterbury vs Wellington head-to-head stats helps predict future clashes and understand each team’s strategy. Whether it’s a high-scoring run-fest or a low-scoring thriller, their history sets the tone for exciting Ford Trophy action.
Canterbury vs Wellington Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches
Canterbury Won
Wellington Won
No Result
Tied
52
31
19
2
0
Highest Totals in Canterbury vs Wellington ODIs
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Canterbury
356/3
50.0
7.12
1
Wellington
Wellington
Won
18 Jan 2015
Canterbury
321/5
50.0
6.42
1
Wellington
Christchurch
Won
10 Feb 2025
Canterbury
309/8
49.5
6.20
2
Wellington
Christchurch
Won
25 Jan 2004
Wellington
308/9
50.0
6.16
1
Canterbury
Christchurch
Lost
25 Jan 2004
Canterbury
307/3
50.0
6.14
1
Wellington
Timaru
Won
1 Jan 2005
Wellington
307/5
50.0
6.14
1
Canterbury
Timaru
Won
11 Dec 2011
Lowest Totals in Canterbury vs Wellington ODIs
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Wellington
66
27.4
2.38
1
Canterbury
Wellington
Lost
15 Dec 1996
Wellington
79
27.5
2.83
1
Canterbury
Christchurch
Lost
8 Dec 2022
Wellington
81
33.5
2.39
2
Canterbury
Wellington
Lost
15 Jan 1997
Canterbury
92
23.2
3.94
1
Wellington
Wellington
Lost
27 Dec 2006
Wellington
119
34.0
3.50
1
Canterbury
Christchurch
Lost
29 Nov 2020
Wellington
129
40.2
3.19
1
Canterbury
Wellington
Lost
20 Oct 2024
Most Runs in Canterbury vs Wellington ODIs
Player
Mat
Inns
Runs
HS
Ave
BF
SR
100
50
MHW Papps (CANT/WELL)
29
29
910
129*
32.50
1166+
69.81
2
3
SL Stewart (CANT)
22
22
720
102
36.00
955+
75.39
2
3
HM Nicholls (CANT)
15
15
609
178
43.50
706
86.26
1
4
PG Fulton (CANT)
22
19
592
116*
37.00
717+
80.19
1
3
CJ Nevin (WELL)
22
21
581
100
29.05
826+
70.09
1
3
GD Elliott (WELL)
15
12
510
107*
56.66
609
83.74
2
3
Highest Individual Scores in Canterbury vs Wellington ODIs
Player
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Team
Opposition
Ground
Match Date
HM Nicholls
178
161
27
1
110.55
Canterbury
v Wellington
Wellington
18 Jan 2015
AT Fletcher
132*
155
15
1
85.16
Wellington
v Canterbury
Wellington
24 Oct 2018
SP Fleming
131
–
–
–
–
Wellington
v Canterbury
Christchurch
25 Jan 2004
MWT Boyle
131
124
14
3
105.64
Canterbury
v Wellington
Christchurch
10 Feb 2025
TWM Latham
130
119
14
3
109.24
Canterbury
v Wellington
Wellington
26 Jan 2012
CE McConchie
130
131
12
2
99.23
Canterbury
v Wellington
Christchurch
10 Feb 2025
Most Wickets in Canterbury vs Wellington ODIs
Player
Mat
Balls
Overs
Runs
Wkts
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
MR Gillespie (WELL)
18
995
165.5
840
30
4/52
28.00
5.06
33.16
AM Ellis (CANT)
22
877
146.1
621
26
4/28
23.88
4.24
33.73
HK Bennett (CANT/WELL)
16
670
111.4
571
25
3/9
22.84
5.11
26.80
LV van Beek (CANT/WELL)
16
646
107.4
623
21
3/24
29.66
5.78
30.76
LJ Woodcock (WELL)
26
892
148.4
733
19
4/40
38.57
4.93
46.94
CL Cairns (CANT)
11
309
51.3
189
17
6/37
11.11
3.66
18.17
Best Bowling Figures in a Match (Canterbury vs Wellington ODIs)
Player
Overs
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Opposition
Ground
Match Date
SB Davey
10.0
30
6
3.00
Canterbury
Wellington
Christchurch
29 Nov 2020
CL Cairns
10.0
37
6
3.70
Canterbury
Wellington
Christchurch
8 Jan 1997
HB Shipley
8.0
40
6
5.00
Canterbury
Wellington
Wellington
22 Nov 2022
AW McKenzie
8.2
14
5
1.68
Canterbury
Wellington
Wellington
20 Oct 2024
SC Kuggeleijn
6.1
24
5
3.89
Wellington
Canterbury
Christchurch
13 Mar 2013
AF Milne
9.2
24
5
2.57
Wellington
Canterbury
Christchurch
25 Nov 2023
Highest Partnerships by Runs (Canterbury vs Wellington ODIs)
