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CLAIM NOWCentral Stags vs Northern Districts, SST20, Today Match Prediction 27 December 2023
Toss Winner - Northern Districts won the toss and choose to bowl first
Central Stags beat Northern Districts by 56 runs
Central Stags look to settle scores in the return match
- Northern Knights defeated the Stags in their last encounter
- Central Stags’ top-order collapsed in a big run-chase
- Northern Knights have an elite bowling attack led by Tim Southee
Northern Knights to win
| Tournament: | Super Smash, 2023-24 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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CD vs ND Match Prediction & Analysis
The two teams will lock horns once again right after they went head to head at Seddon Park in Hamilton where Northern Knights emerged victorious by a huge margin.
Looking at the bowling attack of Northern Knights, it seems like they will have the upper hand in this match as well. However, there is hope for Central Districts if the top 4 bounce back and deliver a much better start in the batting lineup.
The venue in Palmerston North has hosted just two domestic T20 matches so far and the average 1st innings score has been 191 runs. Both teams will be backing their batters to get the most out of this surface.
However, it may not be a complete batting paradise and we expect there to be something for the bowlers as well. As such, Central Stags need to bring their A-game if they are to settle scores with the Knights and make it 1-1 in Super Smash 2023-24.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
L L W W L
CD
244/8 in 50.0 4.88
FT
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 28 runs
272/7 in 50.0 5.44
ND
W W L 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
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 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
Skipper Dane Cleaver will not be happy with his team’s overall performance in the last game. They failed to deliver breakthroughs in the powerplay and the middle-overs, allowing Northern Knights to build big partnerships.
That set the stage for a competitive score and when it came to chasing it down, Stags suffered a collapse, losing 3 wickets in 5 overs for just 23 runs. There will be a lot of introspection after that as Stags will be facing Northern Knights once again in their second match of the season.
This match is very crucial as it will set the tone for the remaining season for Central Stags. A win here will be a testament to their ability to bounce back whereas a loss will only push the morale further down.
Cleaver has a key role to play at number 3 in the batting order. Openers Jack Boyle and Bayley Wiggins also need to be better prepared to face Tim Southee with the new ball.
Not just Southee, but Stags will be up against the likes of Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, and Scott Kuggeleijn as well. It is a lethal bowling attack they are up against.
Curtis Heaphy and William Clark in the middle order played a good knock to lead the comeback from Stags after their early collapse. However, they weren’t attacking and that could be due to the fall of wickets.
Stags also have a strong bowling attack that features Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, and Joey Field. All of them are promising and experienced bowlers who can turn things around for Central Stags.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, Bayley Wiggins, Dane Cleaver (c & wk), Curtis Heaphy, William Clark, Doug Bracewell, Bevan Small, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash, 2023-24
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Tom Bruce, Will Young, William Clark, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Bevan Small, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field, Josh Clarkson
Northern Districts Preview
Unlike their opposition, Northern Knights did not sit out their experienced players and came out all guns blazing with a star-studded playing XI.
Jeet Raval led from the front with a half-century at number 3 while Tim Seifiert gave just the kind of start a skipper would expect from his openers. Both Keaten Clarke and Seifert look in great touch at the top and will be key players for the Northern Knights.
The top 4 are crucial to this lineup since the list of all-rounders is quite long in this side and Mitchell Santner comes in at number 5. That means the performances of the top 4 batters are key to the success of this side.
They need to set the stage for a big finish. There is Brett Hampton at number 6 who played a handy knock of 27 off 16 balls in the last match. Santner and Hampton can play the finisher’s role quite well for the side.
While it looks like a solid batting lineup, it is the bowling attack that makes Northern Knights so threatening this season. Tim Southee leads the pack that features Neil Wagner and Scott Kuggeleijn in the pace attack.
Moreover, there is also left-arm orthodox bowling all-rounder Tim Pringle from the Netherlands who’s made a name for himself in recent years in the domestic circuit.
It is an overall balanced side with many all-rounders that give the Knights an edge in the bowling department. They will have the momentum on their side as they come to Palmerston North for their second game of the season.
Northern Districts Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Seifert (wk), Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Mitchell Santner, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner, Matthew Fisher
Northern Districts Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash, 2023-24
Northern Districts Actual Playing XI:
Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Peter Bocock, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner, Tim Pringle, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It looks like a balanced wicket with help for both batters and bowlers. Spinners should be crucial in the middle-overs to stop the easy flow of runs. The weather will be mostly cloudy with a high of 22 degrees Celsius in Palmerston North on the match day.
CD vs ND Pitch Report
Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North will host the second clash between Central Stags and Northern Knights this season. It has been a low-scoring venue in the 7 ODIs played here so far. However, we expect it to be a batting-friendly surface and allow a decent score for the team batting first. We reckon a 170+ score to be a match-winning total on this ground.
Toss: To Bat
There haven’t been a lot of matches at this venue to give us a clear insight into which team will have the edge - batting or bowling first. However, considering the recent encounter between these two teams, batting first should give both teams a chance to flourish and gain the upper hand with a decent score on the board.
CD vs ND
Winning Prediction
There is huge potential in the bowling attack of both teams. And while Stags failed with the bat in the last outing, their batters can hit the long ball and make big scores. However, considering the overall squad strength and current form, Northern Knights will be starting with a slight edge in our match prediction.
Northern Knights to win
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