Canterbury Kings vs Auckland, Plunket Shield 2023-24, Today Match Prediction 06 November 2023

ck vs auc Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Canterbury and Auckland will lock horns in the seventh match of the Plunkett Shield 2023-4 played at The Hagley Oval in Christchurch, starting from 6th November (Monday).

The home side will rue the fact that they have should won their previous match against Otago. Captain Cole McConchie will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Auckland were completely outclassed by Northern Knights. Captain R obert O’Donnell will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback against Canterbury.

Last year, the match played between Canterbury and Auckland ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Canterbury Kings Preview

The home side will make one change as Ed Nuttal will come in place of Kyle Jamieson, who has called up to New Zealand’s World Cup after Matt Henry was ruled out of the competition due to injury.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Cole McConchie, Henry Nicholls, Mitch Hay, Zakary Foulkes and Matthew Boyle to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Henry Nicholls was the star performer with the bat for Canterbury. In the first innings, Nicholls scored a splendid 124 runs off 183 balls with the help of thirteen fours and one six. In the second innings, Nicholls scored 61 runs off 113 balls.

Besides Nicholls, Cole McConchie scored a splendid ton in the second innings for Canterbury. He was well ed by Mitch Hay, who scored 82 not out off just 139 balls with the help of eight fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Fraser Sheat, Ed Nuttal, Michael Rae, Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie and Angus Mckenzie to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Fraser Sheat was the pick of the bowlers for Canterbury and claimed five wickets against Otago.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Zakary Foulkes, Matthew Boyle, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Mitch Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Angus McKenzie, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae, Ed Nuttal

Auckland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Robert O’Donnell, George Worker, William O’Donnell, Sean Solia and wicket-keeper Cam Fletcher to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Robert O’Donnell showcased decent form with the bat for Auckland and scored a half-century in the first innings. Besides O’Donnell, the rest of batting lineup failed to notable scores against Northern Knights.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Adithya Ashok, Jamie Gibson, Ryan Harrison, Simon Keen and Danru Ferns to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Adithya Ashok was the pick of the bowlers for Auckland and finished with figures of 7 for 103 runs in 26.1 overs.

Auckland Predicted Playing XI:

William O Donnell, Sean Solia, Quinn Sunde, Robert O'Donnell (c), George Worker, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Simon Keene, Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns, Jamie Gibson

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Traditionally, the wicket prepared at Hagley Oval does offer plenty of assistance for the seamers. The batsmen will find it easy to score runs once they see off the new-ball. The forecast for the first two days is sunny intervals with gentle breeze. The final two days of the match will see light rain showers with gusty winds.

Venue Details

Hagley Oval in Christchurch is going to host the 7th match of the Plunkett Shield 2023-4 between Canterbury and Auckland.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The first innings score at Hagley Oval is around 300 runs.