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CLAIM NOWCanterbury Kings vs Central Stags, FT, Today Match Prediction 14 February 2024
Toss Winner - Canterbury Kings won the toss and choose to bat first
Canterbury Kings beat Central Stags by 183 runs
Central Stags beat Canterbury by four wickets earlier this season.
- Chad Bowes’ role with the bat will be crucial for Canterbury.
- Raymond Toole can turn the game in Central Districts’ favor with his bowling performance.
- A score of around 260-270 will be par here.
We are backing Central Stags as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2023-24 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
CANT vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis
It will be a clash between the No.2 and No.3 teams in the 26th match of the 2023-24 Ford Trophy as Canterbury Kings take on Central Stags at Christchurch. Canterbury Kings have taken the second spot in the table with 19 points, while Central Stags are one place below them at 19 points. With the league stage coming to a close, both teams will be eager to win this match to ensure they remain in the top three.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CANT
W W W W W
CANT
177/6 in 20.0 8.85
173/7 in 20.0 8.65
160/9 in 20.0 8
178/4 in 20.0 8.9
138/7 in 20.0 6.9
228/6 in 20.0 11.4
CD
W L W W W
CD
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
148/4 in 16.5 8.79
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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142/8 in 19.0
185/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Canterbury Kings Preview
Canterbury Kings have won three matches and lost three from the eight games they have played this season. Two of their matches were abandoned, including their last match against Northern Stags.
Chad Bowes has been the standout batter for Canterbury this season, smashing 273 runs in just 7 games at an average of 39.
Mitchell Hay is not far behind, collecting 242 runs in the same number of matches at an average of 34.57.
Another player to watch out for is all-rounder Michael Rippon. He has scored 213 runs and taken 7 wickets this season in 7 games and will be crucial for Canterbury’s chances in the game.
Zakary Foulkes is a more than handy all-rounder as well. He has 10 wickets in 7 matches and is fresh off a crucial knock of 47 off 57 balls in the previous match against Northern Stags.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Henry Nicholls, Chad Bowes, Mitchell Hay (wk), Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Michael Rippon, Bevon Jacobs, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, William O’Rourke, Ed
Canterbury Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2023-24
Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:
Chad Bowes, Leo Carter, Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon, Angus McKenzie, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi
Central Stags Preview
Central Stags are coming off a six-wicket win against Auckland Aces, where they chased a target of 234 in 49.1 overs at McLean Park, Napier. Brad Schmulian led the charge with a gritty, unbeaten 104 off 127 balls to get the team past the target with ease. Schmulian is now the team’s leading run-getter this season, with 241 runs in 6 innings at an average of 48.20.
William Clark (233 runs in 6 innings at 46.60) and Curtis Heaphy (202 runs in 6 innings at 50.50) are our picks for two other batters worth watching out for. Heaphy is in good flow and scored 52 off 87 balls in that chase against Auckland.
As for the bowlers, Raymond Toole has been simply outstanding. He is the season’s second-highest wicket taker right now, with 16 wickets in his bag in 7 innings at an average of 18.06. His new ball partner Blair Tickner has also been in great form, taking 11 wickets in 7 at 23.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, William Clark, Brad Schmulian, Josh Clarkson, Bayley Wiggins, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver (c & wk), Ajaz Patel, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole, Blair Tickner
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2023-24
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
William Clark, Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Bayley Wiggins, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole, Blair Tickner
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The surface in Hagley Oval is very good for batting but does help seam bowlers. The surface has bounce and movement to keep fast bowlers interested throughout. That said, it should favor the batsmen more.
The weather in Christchurch will be sunny and warm throughout the game, with no chances of rain.
CANT vs CD Pitch Report
The average first innings score at the Hagley Oval over the last 8 matches is just 185. The highest total posted in the venue this season is Auckland’s 274-3 while chasing a target of 269 against Otago.
Toss: To Bowl
Three of the two completed matches at Hagley Oval this season have been won by the chasing side. So it’s likely that the team winning the toss will choose to bowl first here.
CANT vs CD
Winning Prediction
Both teams are almost equally matched and look strong on paper in both departments. This is a difficult one to call, but we feel that Central Stags will have the edge in this encounter. They are coming off a solid win and have already beaten Canterbury once this season. So, they are our picks for the winners of this match.
We are backing Central Stags as the winners of this match.
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