Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, PS, Today Match Prediction 28 October 2023

CD vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis

Central Districts and Wellington will lock horns in the 5th match of the Plunkett Shield 2023-4 played at Saxton Oval in Nelson, starting from 28th October (Saturday).

In their opening fixture, Central Districts delivered a clinical performance to beat Auckland by a comprehensive margin. Captain Greg Hay will be hoping that the side can continue their excellent form in this fixture.

On the other hand, Wellington ed a 129-run win over Canterbury, courtesy excellent performances from Muhammad Abbas, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears and Nathan Smith. Skipper Nick Kelly will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

CD

W

AUCK

264/10 in 81.0 3.26

PS

Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by an innings and 77 runs 20 Oct 2023

CD

0/0 in 0.0 0

WELL

W

WELL

325/10 in 104.5 3.1

PS

Wellington Firebirds beat Canterbury Kings by 129 runs 20 Oct 2023

CANT

185/10 in 54.5 3.37

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Central Stags Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Greg Hay, Brad Schmulian, Jack Boyle, wicket-keeper Dan Cleaver, Josh Clarkson and Tom Bruce to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their only innings against Auckland, Central Districts managed to post a mammoth 509 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 141.5 overs.
Greg Hay was the star performer with the bat for Central Districts and finished the innings with the top-score of 115 runs off 284 balls with the help of fifteen boundaries. Besides Hay, Schmulian, Clarkson, Bruce and Cleaver produced excellent scores of 86, 83, 81 and 63 runs respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Doug Bracewell, Raymond Toole, Blair Tickner, Ajaz Patel and Brett Randell to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Raymond Toole was the pick o the bowlers for Central Districts and claimed five wickets against Auckland.

Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:

Greg Hay (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Ajaz Patel, Raymond Toole, Curtis Heaphy

Central Stags Actual Playing XI:

Greg Hay, Jack Boyle, Josh Clarkson, Tom Bruce, Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole

Wellington Firebirds Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Nick Kelly, Nick Greenwood, Troy Johnson, wicket-keeper Callum MacLachlan and rookie Muhammad Abbas to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their first innings, Wellington managed to post a competitive score of 325 runs, courtesy half-centuries from Nick Greenwood, Muhammad Abbas and Nick Kelly.

In their second innings, Wellington were bundled out for just 141 runs in 41.5 overs. Muhammad Abbas showcased fight with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 41 runs off 57 balls with the help of nine fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Muhammad Abbas and Michael Snedden to deliver timely breakthroughs.\

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Peter Younghusband was the pick of the bowlers for Wellington and claimed seven wickets against Canterbury.
Besides Younghusband, the new-ball pair of Nathan Smith and Ben Sears had an excellent outing with the ball in hand and claimed 11 wickets between them.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Nick Kelly (c), Muhammad Abbas, Callum McLachlan (wk), Troy Johnson, Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, James Hartshorn

Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:

James Hartshorn, Nick Greenwood, Nick Kelly, Troy Johnson, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Callum McLachlan, Gareth Severin, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Saxton Oval is going to provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the first two days of the match is bright and sunny. Light drizzle is expected for the final two days of the match.

CD vs WELL Pitch Report

Saxton Oval in Nelson is going to host the 5th match of the Plunkett Shield 2023-4 between Central Districts and Wellington.

Last season, Central Districts won two matches out of three played at Saxton Oval

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. Last year, the two matches played at Saxton Oval was won by side batting first.