Northern Brave vs Otago Volts, 15th Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | The Ford Trophy, 2025-26

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11 November 2025 | 01:12PM
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The 15th match of The Ford Trophy 2025–26 will see the Northern Brave take on the Otago Volts at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 12 November 2025 at 03:00 AM (local time). Both sides will be eyeing a crucial victory as the tournament moves into a decisive phase, where every point matters in the race for the top four.


Northern Brave have built their reputation on a solid batting core backed by a versatile all-round unit. Their top order has the experience to handle pressure situations, while the middle order can accelerate the scoring rate during crucial overs. The Brave’s bowling unit, a balanced mix of pace and spin, will aim to make the most of home conditions at the Bay Oval. With several match-winners in the lineup, they will be confident of maintaining consistency and securing a dominant position in the standings.


Otago Volts, meanwhile, are known for their fighting spirit and aggressive approach. Their batting lineup is capable of producing explosive starts, and their all-rounders add depth across both departments. The Volts’ bowling attack will focus on early breakthroughs to restrict Northern’s batting-heavy side. With a strong blend of youth and experience, Otago will be eager to cause an upset away from home and reignite their campaign.


Follow NB vs OV Live Score for all real-time updates, commentary, and key moments from this exciting Ford Trophy clash.

Northern Brave vs Otago Volts, 15th Match Details

Series

The Ford Trophy, 2025-26

Match

Northern Brave vs Otago Volts

Date & Time

12 November 2025, 03:00 AM

Venue

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

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Northern Brave vs Otago Volts, 15th Match Weather Condition

12:30 pm

Cloud

29%

Humidity

83%

Wind

9.7 km/h

15.7

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Partly cloudy

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The pitch at Bay Oval is traditionally known for being batting-friendly, with true bounce and a quick outfield encouraging fluent stroke play. Early on, seamers might extract a bit of movement under morning conditions, but once the ball loses its shine, batting becomes easier. Spinners could play a role in the middle overs, especially as the pitch wears down. The ground’s dimensions favor power hitters, and a total between 280–310 is often considered competitive in one-day games. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, capitalizing on early seam movement before conditions ease for the chase.

Northern Brave Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Otago Volts Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

0

X

0

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

0

X

0

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

0%
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0%
Bowling First

Northern Brave vs Otago Volts, 15th Match Squad

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Northern Brave Probable XI :

Jeet Raval, Tim Seifert, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Bharat Popli, Henry Cooper, Scott Kuggeleijn, Mitchell Santner, Brett Hampton, Zak Gibson, Matthew Fisher

Otago Volts Probable XI :

Glenn Phillips, Jack Boyle, Llew Johnson, Thorn Parkes, Max Chu, Luke Georgeson, Jacob Cumming, Jake Gibson, Matthew Bacon, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lockrose

Conclusion

The NB vs OV encounter promises to be a thrilling battle between two competitive New Zealand domestic sides. Northern Brave will look to assert their dominance with home advantage and a deep batting lineup, while Otago Volts will aim to respond with their counterattacking batting and disciplined bowling attack. The key battle will likely revolve around how Otago’s bowlers handle Northern’s in-form top order. With both teams eager to build momentum heading deeper into the season, fans can expect a match filled with high-scoring fireworks and tactical brilliance. Stay tuned to NB vs OV Live Score for every boundary, wicket, and partnership update directly from Mount Maunganui.