2012–13 Ford Trophy

The 2012–13 Ford Trophy was the 42nd season of the official List A cricket tournament in New Zealand, and the second in a sponsorship deal between New Zealand Cricket and Ford Motor Company. The competition ran from 26 February 2013 to 30 March 2013, and was won by the Auckland Aces.

Teams

 * Auckland Aces
 * Northern Districts Knights
 * Central Districts Stags
 * Wellington Firebirds
 * Canterbury Wizards
 * Otago Volts

Rules and regulations
Every match, points are allocated by the following: Upon completion of the round-robin stage, the top two teams play each other in the 1st semi-final, with the winner advancing to the final and the loser advancing to the Preliminary Final, where they play the winner of the 2nd semi-final. The winner of the Preliminary Final will then advance to the Final.

Fixtures
All times are in New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)

Knockout stage
Upon completion of the round-robin stage, the top two teams play each other in the 1st semi-final, with the winner advancing to the final and the loser advancing to the Preliminary Final, where they play the winner of the 2nd semi-final. The winner of the Preliminary Final will then advance to the Final.