Otago all-rounder Michael Rippon crashes a drive towards cover while watched by wicketkeeper Lauchie Johns, Jimmy Neesham and a passing bird. But despite Otago’s desperate attempt to claw their way back into Ford Trophy final on Saturday, Wellington emerged as deserving winners. Teams do not come back from 57 for seven, but the Volts engineered a quite remarkable fightback. Michael Rippon (82) and Christi Viljoen led the revival with a wonderfully gutsy eighth-wicket partnership. It was a hell of a final," Wellington captain Bennett said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 02, 2018 15:50 UTC