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Tim Robinson shines bright in Ford Trophy with a career-best 113 against the Northern Districts

Poulomi Chakraborty

Tim Robinson (Source: AFP Photos)Tim Robinson (Source: AFP Photos)

Thrills and excitement never leave cricket, whether it's on the international stage or in the domestic circuit. As Kiwi fans soak up the white-ball excitement of the ongoing Ford Trophy, Wellington Firebirds’ batter Tim Robinson has stolen the spotlight with his standout performance.

Taking on Northern Districts, Tim Robinson delivered a masterclass, smashing his career-best first-class score. Depending on his heroics, the Wellington Firebirds registered a thrilling win.

A fine ton from Robinson breathes life into the chase

As cricket fans watch another interesting edition of the Ford Trophy, some performances are rising to the top of the hit list. In the eighth match of the ongoing tournament, Wellington Firebirds faced Northern Districts, and the clash unfolded as a masterpiece with Tim Robinson’s remarkable knock under pressure.

Chasing the 234-run target, the Firebirds lost some quick wickets, and that mounted pressure on them. As the Northern District batters were dominating Wellington’s batting order, Robinson stood as a lone warrior. Tightening his grip, he scored a spectacular ton, pushing his team closer to the target.

Ever after the century, he didn’t stop as he played a crucial knock of 113 runs in 118 deliveries with 14 boundaries and three sixes. The stellar knock not only anchored the innings but also marked a new milestone in his career as Tim Robinson carved his highest-ever first-class score with that.

Firebirds seal a hard-fought win in a close battle

The match was pure drama as both sides collided with all their might. Bowling first, the Firebirds bowlers made some early impact as the District batters faced some early blows. Michael Snedden stole the show with a stunning four-wicket haul, while his fellow bowlers kept the pressure relentless, wrapping up District's innings at just 233 runs.

While chasing the total, the District bowlers’ early domination put pressure on the Firebirds’ batting lineup. After Tim Robinson’s outstanding knock, they chased down the total in just 44 overs and registered a thrilling 3-wicket victory.