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CLAIM NOWNorthern Districts vs Central Stags, SST20, Today Match Prediction 22 December 2023
Toss Winner - Central Stags won the toss and choose to bowl first
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 55 runs
Defending Champions Northern Knights eye a strong start against Central Stags
- Last year, Northern Knights managed to beat Canterbury in the finals of Super Smash competition.
- Last season, Jayden Lennox and Josh Clarkson were premier performers for Central Stags
- Last year, Neil Wagner, Brett Hampton and Katene Clark were standout performers for Northern Knights.
Expect Northern Knights to a comfortable win over Central Stags at Hamilton.
| Tournament: | Super Smash, 2023-24 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 18.8°C|Partly cloudy |
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ND vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis
Northern Knights will be keen to kick-start their campaign on a winning note when they face Central Stags in the third match of the 2023 Super Smash Competition played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Friday.
Last season, Northern Knights ed a comfortable win over Canterbury to clinch the Super Smash trophy. Captain Jeet Raval will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments in this opening fixture.
On the other hand, Central Stags suffered from inconsistency last season and failed to qualify for the playoffs of the tournament. Skipper Tom Bruce will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this opening encounter.
Both teams have competed 34 times in the history of the competition where the Northern Knights have a clear edge with 18 wins compared to fourteen victories of the Central Stags.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ND
W L W W W
ND
199/4 in 32.4 6.09
198/10 in 49.4 3.99
244/8 in 50.0 4.88
FT
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 28 runs
272/7 in 50.0 5.44
CD
L W W L W
CD
244/8 in 50.0 4.88
FT
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 28 runs
272/7 in 50.0 5.44
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 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
Northern Districts Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on opener Katene Clark, skipper Jeet Raval, Tim Seifert, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, all-rounder trio of Mitchell Santner, Brett Hampton and Scott Kuggeleijn to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Last year, Katene Clark has topped the batting charts for Northern Knights in the Super Smash competition. In 10 matches played, Clark has accumulated 266 runs at an average of 29.55 with one half-century to his name.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tim Pringle, Joe Walker, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn and Neil Wagner to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With 10 wickets at an excellent average of 9.80, Left-arm quick Neil Wagner was the standout bowler on display for Knights last season.
Northern Districts Predicted Playing XI:
Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Tim Seifert (wk), Katene Clarke, Mitchell Santner, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner, Joe Walker
Northern Districts Actual Playing XI:
Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner, Tim Pringle, Tim Southee, Brett Hampton, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn
Central Stags Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Josh Clarkson, Ross Taylor, Will Young, Ben Smith, captain Tom Bruce and Bevan Small to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Last year, Josh Clarkson topped the batting charts for Central Stags. In nine matches played, Clarkson accumulated 258 runs at an average of 36.85 with two centuries to their name.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Doug Bracewell, Jayden Lennox, Brett Randell, and Ajaz Patel to provide timely breakthroughs.
With 16 scalps at an average of 15.93, Jayden Lennox was the premier performer with the ball in hand for Central Stags last season.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Ben Smith, Bevan Small, Ross Taylor, Will Young, Tom Bruce (c), Maara Ave (wk), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Brett Randell, Ajaz Patel, Jayden Lennox
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, William Clark, Bayley Wiggins, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Bevan Small, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared for the game at Seddon Park will provide an exciting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for Friday’s match is going to be sunny intervals with light winds.
ND vs CD Pitch Report
Seddon Park in Hamilton is going to host the 3rd match of the 2023 Super Smash competition between Northern Knights and Central Stags.
Northern Knights will take heart from the fact that they have won ten matches out of fifteen played against Central Stags at Seddon Park.
Toss: To Bowl
Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 170 runs. The average first innings score at Seddon Park is around 168 runs.
ND vs CD
Winning Prediction
After analysis of both the squads, Host Northern Knights will be favorites to win their match against Central Stags. With likes of Katene Clark, Tim Seifert, Mitchell Santner and Jeet Raval in the XI, the team management will be hoping that Knights can deliver a clinical performance in this opening clash.
Expect Northern Knights to a comfortable win over Central Stags at Hamilton.
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