Northern Districts vs Otago Head to Head in ODI – Records, Team & Players Stats

The Northern Districts vs Otago head-to-head record in the Ford Trophy (List A) competition highlights one of New Zealand’s most competitive domestic rivalries. Both teams have been consistent performers over the years, producing thrilling matches filled with high scores, stunning bowling spells, and last-over finishes. Their meetings have often been decided by individual brilliance and tactical decisions influenced by pitch and weather conditions.

With both teams boasting a blend of experienced campaigners and rising stars, this fixture continues to be one of the most exciting matchups in the New Zealand domestic circuit. Understanding their head-to-head history provides valuable insights into team dynamics, historical dominance, and performance patterns that help predict outcomes in future encounters.

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Northern Districts vs Otago Head-to-Head Stats (List A)

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	54
Northern Districts Won	25
Otago Won	25
No Result	3
Tied	1

Both teams are evenly matched, with 25 wins each — a testament to their long-standing rivalry. The balance reflects how home advantage, player form, and match conditions often play decisive roles.

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Highest Totals in Northern Districts vs Otago ODIs

Team	Score	Overs	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
Northern Districts	341/8	50.0	Otago	Dunedin	Won	7 Feb 2018
Otago	335/7	50.0	Northern Districts	Alexandra	Won	27 Dec 2014
Northern Districts	323/9	50.0	Otago	Dunedin	Won	13 Dec 2020
Otago	316/9	50.0	Northern Districts	Whangarei	Won	20 Oct 2024
Northern Districts	315/5	50.0	Otago	Dunedin	Won	1 Feb 2006

These high-scoring matches reflect the batting strength of both sides, especially in conditions favoring stroke play at Dunedin and Mount Maunganui.

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Lowest Totals in Northern Districts vs Otago ODIs

Team	Score	Overs	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
Otago	108	28.3	Northern Districts	Dunedin	Lost	19 Jan 2003
Northern Districts	113	27.3	Otago	Alexandra	Lost	27 Dec 2014
Northern Districts	118	26.3	Otago	Whangarei	Lost	20 Feb 2022
Otago	119	39.0	Northern Districts	Alexandra	Lost	29 Dec 1993
Otago	134	38.3	Northern Districts	Whangarei	Lost	25 Jan 2017

Several matches have been low-scoring thrillers, showing that bowling-friendly conditions have often influenced results, especially in Whangarei and Alexandra.

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Most Runs in Northern Districts vs Otago ODIs

Player	Team	Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate
NT Broom	Otago	24	839	124*	46.61	78.92
JAH Marshall	Northern Districts	24	734	111*	34.95	68.44
CD Cumming	Otago	21	685	123	40.29	78.73
BJ Watling	Northern Districts	17	633	116*	45.21	71.04
NL McCullum	Otago	24	581	90	36.31	94.99

Neil Broom leads the charts with consistent performances over the years, while BJ Watling and James Marshall have been Northern Districts’ most reliable run-getters.

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Most Wickets in Northern Districts vs Otago ODIs

Player	Team	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling	Average	Economy
GW Aldridge	Northern Districts	26	32	5/39	28.28	4.84
IG Butler	Otago/Northern Districts	17	27	5/33	24.51	5.07
JA Duffy	Otago	14	23	4/29	25.56	5.49
NL McCullum	Otago	24	24	3/31	37.45	4.43
N Wagner	ND/Otago	15	22	4/60	35.04	5.84

Both Aldridge and Butler have been match-winners with the ball, delivering key breakthroughs in tight contests.

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Best Bowling Figures

Player	Figures	Team	Ground	Match Date
IG Butler	5/33	Otago	Dunedin	25 Nov 2011
GW Aldridge	5/39	Northern Districts	Hamilton	31 Jan 2009
MJ Harvie	5/40	Otago	Dunedin	9 Jan 2007
SB O’Connor	4/18	Otago	Rotorua	5 Jan 2003
BP Martin	4/28	Northern Districts	Gisborne	13 Jan 2004

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Highest Partnerships

Partners	Runs	Wicket	Team	Ground	Match Date
IJL Trott & NT Broom	190	4th	Otago	Hamilton	6 Jan 2006
DR Flynn & AP Devcich	181	1st	Northern Districts	Mount Maunganui	13 Mar 2013
BJ Watling & ME Parlane	169*	2nd	Northern Districts	Alexandra	27 Dec 2008
DG Brownlie & Bharat Popli	162	1st	Northern Districts	Lincoln	16 Nov 2018
LC Johnson & LJ Carter	154*	4th	Otago	Invercargill	23 Feb 2025

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