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ACES Dominate Canterbury with Twin Centuries
31 Oct
Summary
- Dale Phillips scored 112 off 95 balls, with 11 fours and six sixes.
- Captain Sean Solia achieved 120 runs from 119 deliveries, hitting 14 fours.
- The ACES bowled Canterbury out for 311 in 44.1 overs.
The Auckland ACES have commenced their Ford Trophy campaign with a resounding win against Canterbury, securing a dominant performance at Eden Park's Kennards Hire Community Oval on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Centuries from Dale Phillips and captain Sean Solia underpinned the ACES' success. Phillips displayed aggressive batting, scoring 112 runs from just 95 balls, featuring eleven fours and six sixes. Solia, the team's captain, also reached a significant milestone, scoring 120 runs from 119 deliveries, marked by fourteen fours and three sixes.
Further contributions came from Cam Fletcher, who added a quickfire 58 from 43 balls, and Ryan Harrison, who provided a late surge with an unbeaten 26 from 11 deliveries. In response, the ACES bowlers successfully dismissed Canterbury for 311 runs in 44.1 overs. Angus Olliver and Adi Ashok were particularly effective, claiming three wickets each, while captain Solia also contributed with two wickets for 50 runs.
Looking ahead, the ACES are set to face Northern Districts at Bay Oval on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Northern Districts also enter the match following a high-scoring victory, suggesting an exciting contest between two in-form teams. This second-round Ford Trophy match is scheduled to start at 10:30 am, with free entry for spectators at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Notably, the ACES will be without several players due to injury, including Jordan Sussex, Harjot Johal, Rohit Kumar, Samrath Singh, Ben Lister, and Mark Chapman.
