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CLAIM NOWCentral Stags vs Northern Districts, FT, Today Match Prediction 23 October 2024
CD vs ND Win Probability
Toss Winner - Northern Districts won the toss and choose to bat first
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 8 runs
In their last five encounters in the Ford Trophy, Central Districts emerged victorious in three matches, while Northern Knights secured two wins.
- Brad Schmulian and Tim Seifert are our picks for the batters to watch out for in this game.
- Last season, Central Districts won both their matches at Pukekura Park.
- The team batting first will be looking to set a target of around 280 runs.
Back Central Districts as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2024-25 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 14.5°C|Patchy rain nearby |
CD vs ND Match Prediction & Analysis
In the 6th match of the Ford Trophy 2024-25, Central Districts will take on Northern Knights at Pukekura Park, this Wednesday. Both teams lost their opening games and are looking for their first win of the season. The Knights will take confidence from the fact that they have beaten Central Districts both times they clashed last season.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
L W L L L
CD
205/10 in 45.2 4.52
FT
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 39 runs
244/6 in 50.0 4.88
580/10 in 169.3 3.42
PS
Central Stags won by an innings and 40 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
ND
L L W L L
ND
141/10 in 38.4 3.65
FT
Otago Volts beat Northern Districts by 175 runs
316/9 in 50.0 6.32
398/10 in 124.3 3.2
PS
Canterbury Kings beat Northern Districts by 5 wickets
136/5 in 32.1 4.23
160/10 in 44.5 3.57
164/2 in 36.0 4.56
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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244/8 in 50.0
FT
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 28 runs
272/7 in 50.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Stags Preview
Central Districts started their season with a loss against Auckland. Chasing a target of 245, they fell way short and were bundled out for just 205. Tom Bruce top-scored with a fantastic knock of 73 off 65 balls while William Clark (45 off 46 balls,) provided him good company.
The team, however, will be expecting some runs from last season’s leading run-getter, Brad Schmulian. The opener smashed 354 runs in 8 innings at an average of 50.57 and a strike rate of 79.37.
Another batter to watch out for is Curtis Heaphy, who amassed 277 runs last season at an average of almost 40.
Blair Tickner impressed again with a quality spell of 4-66. Last season, too, he was their best bowler, taking 17 wickets at 4.22.
Raymond Toole and Josh Clarkson are our picks for the other two bowlers to watch for.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Brad Schmulian, Curtis Heaphy, Jack Boyle, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Brett Randell, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox (c), Raymond Toole
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2024-25
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, William Clark, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Jayden Lennox, Dane Cleaver, Curtis Heaphy, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole
Northern Districts Preview
Northern Knights are coming off a massive 175-run loss to Otago in their first match. Left to chase a formidable target of 317 at Whangarei, they folded up for just 141, with no batter crossing 40 runs in the innings.
It was a poor performance, and the Knights will be hoping to get back on track soon.
They have some solid batters in Tim Seifert, Jeet Raval, and Henry Cooper. Even Robert O’Donnell is a promising talent with over 2500 List-A runs at an average of 36.
Their bowlers will need to be a lot better than the previous game. The bowling lineup depends a lot on Kristian Clarke, their highest wicket-taker last season. Then there are Scott Kuggeleijn and Brett Hampton as well.
Northern Districts Predicted Playing XI:
Fergus Lellman, Katene D Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Robert O’Donnell, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c), Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Frederick Walker, Scott Johnston
Northern Districts Actual Playing XI:
Tim Seifert, Robert O'Donnell, Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Fergus Lellman, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Neil Wagner, Kristian Clarke, Frederick Walker
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Pukekura Park is a balanced one with assistance for the seamers almost throughout. Batters too will have a good time here if they can see off the first few balls. The wicket tends to get better as the game goes on.
The weather in New Plymouth will be partly sunny and breezy. There is no forecast of rain so we should get a full game.
CD vs ND Pitch Report
Last season, the highest total posted at Pukekura Park was Central Districts’ 280-6 while chasing a target of 279 against Canterbury. Since this is the first match of the season here, the pitch will be fresh with plenty of bounce and carry. The team batting first will be aiming to set a target of around 270-280 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
Pukekura Park usually is better for the chasing side, so we reckon both teams will look to chase here.
CD vs ND
Winning Prediction
Central Districts and Northern Knights have faced off five times recently in the Ford Trophy, with Central Districts claiming three wins and Northern Knights taking two. Those last two wins, incidentally, came in the previous season. However, Northern Knights would be reeling after that huge loss against Otago. Central Districts too are coming off a loss, but they seem a little more balanced overall. Moreover, they are well used to the conditions at Pukekura Park and have won both their matches here last season. We hence feel Central Districts will emerge victorious in this game.
Back Central Districts as the winners of this game.
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