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Wellington Firebirds cricket team stats and records
Data through 27 March 2026Last updated 27 March 2026
In the data, Wellington Firebirds won 37 of 109 matches between 2012 and 2026 (46.8% of matches with a result). Tom Blundell has scored the most runs for them in the data (4,250).
Matches
109
2012–2026
Won
37
Lost
42
Win %
46.8%
matches with a result
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 30 / 0
Wellington Firebirds results by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 109 | 37 | 42 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 46.8% | 2012–2026 |
Win percentage by year
Show as table
| Year | Win % |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 50.0 |
| 2014 | 25.0 |
| 2015 | 71.4 |
| 2016 | 66.7 |
| 2017 | 71.4 |
| 2018 | 50.0 |
| 2019 | 50.0 |
| 2020 | 33.3 |
| 2021 | 20.0 |
| 2022 | 37.5 |
| 2023 | 50.0 |
| 2024 | 60.0 |
| 2025 | 37.5 |
| 2026 | 0.0 |
Years with at least 3 matches with a result.
Highest and lowest totals by Wellington Firebirds
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Firebirds | 553/3 | Auckland Aces | 23 Oct 2017 | Won | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 530 | Central Stags | 17 Mar 2018 | Drawn | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 525/7 | Canterbury | 29 Oct 2019 | Won | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 509/5 | Otago Volts | 17 Oct 2018 | Won | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 475/8 | Auckland Aces | 5 Nov 2016 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Firebirds | 58 | Northern Districts | 18 Dec 2014 | Lost | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 65 | Canterbury | 19 Oct 2020 | Lost | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 80 | Canterbury | 26 Oct 2022 | Lost | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 87 | Canterbury | 26 Oct 2022 | Lost | |
| Wellington Firebirds | 91 | Auckland Aces | 8 Nov 2019 | Drawn |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Firebirds | innings and 205 runs | Auckland Aces | MDM | 23 Oct 2017 | Basin Reserve |
| Wellington Firebirds | innings and 101 runs | Otago Volts | MDM | 17 Oct 2018 | Basin Reserve |
| Wellington Firebirds | innings and 43 runs | Otago Volts | MDM | 30 Oct 2017 | Basin Reserve |
| Wellington Firebirds | innings and 42 runs | Otago Volts | MDM | 16 Mar 2024 | Basin Reserve |
| Wellington Firebirds | innings and 7 runs | Auckland Aces | MDM | 10 Mar 2020 | Colin Maiden Park |
| Wellington Firebirds | 10 wickets | Canterbury | MDM | 1 Mar 2018 | Hagley Oval |
| Wellington Firebirds | 9 wickets | Central Stags | MDM | 1 Mar 2020 | Basin Reserve |
| Wellington Firebirds | 9 wickets | Northern Districts | MDM | 6 Apr 2022 | Cobham Oval (New) |
Heaviest defeats
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Volts | innings and 240 runs | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 24 Jan 2013 | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Canterbury | innings and 134 runs | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 22 Feb 2020 | Mainpower Oval |
| Auckland Aces | innings and 119 runs | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 13 Feb 2016 | Colin Maiden Park |
| Northern Districts | innings and 56 runs | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 25 Mar 2018 | Basin Reserve |
| Northern Districts | innings and 28 runs | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 13 Dec 2025 | Cobham Oval |
| Auckland Aces | 10 wickets | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 28 Mar 2022 | Eden Park Outer Oval |
| Canterbury | 9 wickets | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 6 Feb 2015 | Basin Reserve |
| Northern Districts | 9 wickets | Wellington Firebirds | MDM | 21 Mar 2017 | Bay Oval |
Most runs for Wellington Firebirds
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Blundell | Wellington Firebirds | 126 | 4,250 | 38.99 | 58.1 | 119 | 11 |
| Michael Papps | Wellington Firebirds | 88 | 3,704 | 45.73 | 56.7 | 316 | 10 |
| LJ Woodcock | Wellington Firebirds | 87 | 3,053 | 38.16 | 47.3 | 203 | 6 |
| SJ Murdoch | Wellington Firebirds | 83 | 2,959 | 36.99 | 54.5 | 171 | 6 |
| NF Kelly | Wellington Firebirds | 58 | 2,292 | 40.93 | 58.2 | 161 | 9 |
| Devon Conway | Wellington Firebirds | 41 | 2,118 | 64.18 | 55.5 | 327 | 5 |
| Michael Bracewell | Wellington Firebirds | 67 | 1,824 | 29.42 | 48.8 | 142 | 3 |
| Rachin Ravindra | Wellington Firebirds | 53 | 1,748 | 35.67 | 49.1 | 138 | 4 |
| GR Severin | Wellington Firebirds | 48 | 1,604 | 33.42 | 50.4 | 196 | 4 |
| NA Greenwood | Wellington Firebirds | 49 | 1,357 | 27.69 | 53.8 | 143 | 2 |
Most wickets for Wellington Firebirds
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG McPeake | Wellington Firebirds | 95 | 144 | 29.19 | 3.42 | 5/21 |
| Logan van Beek | Wellington Firebirds | 72 | 141 | 26.13 | 3.16 | 6/46 |
| Jeetan Patel | Wellington Firebirds | 73 | 139 | 32.48 | 2.80 | 7/105 |
| Brent Arnel | Wellington Firebirds | 57 | 112 | 30.04 | 2.84 | 6/52 |
| Hamish Bennett | Wellington Firebirds | 47 | 98 | 21.78 | 3.03 | 5/14 |
| PF Younghusband | Wellington Firebirds | 60 | 88 | 36.45 | 3.44 | 8/127 |
| MW Snedden | Wellington Firebirds | 71 | 86 | 36.01 | 3.17 | 5/56 |
| NG Smith | Wellington Firebirds | 35 | 83 | 19.29 | 2.82 | 6/25 |
| OR Newton | Wellington Firebirds | 45 | 60 | 31.75 | 3.03 | 4/26 |
| Mark Gillespie | Wellington Firebirds | 27 | 60 | 34.32 | 3.67 | 6/77 |
Grounds where Wellington Firebirds played most
| Ground | Played | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Reserve | 45 | 18 | 16 |
| University Oval, Dunedin | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Seddon Park | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Hagley Oval | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Mainpower Oval | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| McLean Park | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Saxton Oval | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Colin Maiden Park | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Latest Wellington Firebirds matches in the data
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Wellington Firebirds 156 & 300 Otago Volts 112 & 345/6 | Otago Volts won by 4 wickets | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Wellington Firebirds 309 & 181 Auckland Aces 414 & 77/2 | Auckland Aces won by 8 wickets | Basin Reserve |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Canterbury 336 & 297/3d Wellington Firebirds 208 & 224 | Canterbury won by 201 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Wellington Firebirds 401 & 244/8d Central Stags 296 | Match drawn | McLean Park |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Wellington Firebirds 319 & 224 Northern Districts 571/9d | Northern Districts won by an innings and 28 runs | Cobham Oval |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Auckland Aces 350/9d & 384/9d Wellington Firebirds 249 & 323 | Auckland Aces won by 162 runs | Eden Park Outer Oval |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Wellington Firebirds 354/9d & 124/4d Central Stags 118/3d & 363/2 | Central Stags won by 8 wickets | Basin Reserve |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Otago Volts 522/9d & 96/3 Wellington Firebirds 224 & 393 | Otago Volts won by 7 wickets | Basin Reserve |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Wellington Firebirds 269 & 396/7d Canterbury 274 & 97 | Wellington Firebirds won by 294 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Northern Districts 119 & 335 Wellington Firebirds 189 & 245 | Northern Districts won by 20 runs | Basin Reserve |
Competitions
Frequently asked questions
How many matches have Wellington Firebirds won?
37 of 109 matches in the data (2012–2026): 37 of 109 First-class.
What is Wellington Firebirds's highest total?
553/3 against Auckland Aces on 23 Oct 2017.
What is Wellington Firebirds's lowest total?
58 all out against Northern Districts on 18 Dec 2014.
What is Wellington Firebirds's biggest win?
By innings and 205 runs against Auckland Aces (MDM, 23 Oct 2017).
Who has taken the most wickets for Wellington Firebirds?
IG McPeake, with 144 wickets in the data.
Coverage: Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s). Matches against Afghanistan are not included.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.