After three straight defeats, our ACES boys will be eager to get back to winning ways and book a spot in the Ford Trophy grand final.

That most likely means two big wins in their final two matches, the first of which is against Wellington Firebirds at Cello Basin Reserve tomorrow, the 14th of February.

The ACES will benefit from the return of top order maestro Finn Allen, who returns from a shin injury.

Danru Ferns also returns having being rested for the loss against the Central Stags on Saturday.
 

Ford Trophy Round Nine
Auckland ACES vs. Wellington Firebirds
14th February 2024, 10:30am
Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
 

Finn Allen (Suburbs New Lynn)

Mark Chapman (Parnell)

Louis Delport (East Coast Bays)

Danru Ferns (Takapuna)

Cam Fletcher (East Coast Bays)

Ryan Harrison (East Coast Bays)

Ben Lister (Suburbs New Lynn)

Jock McKenzie (North Shore)

Robbie O’Donnell (Takapuna) (c)

Will O’Donnell (Takapuna)

Nikith Perera (Parnell)

George Worker (Cornwall)

OUT – Cole Briggs, Angus Olliver

IN – Finn Allen, Danru Ferns

Unavailable due to injury: Adi Ashok (back), Lockie Ferguson (calf), Matt Gibson (back), Simon Keene (rib), Yahya Zeb (recovering from surgery)

Unavailable due to overseas commitments: Martin Guptill, Jimmy Neesham

Article added: Tuesday 13 February 2024