Match Preview
The Northern Districts (NB) will face off against the Central Stags (CS) in the 21st match of the Super Smash on January 21, 2025, at Seddon Park (Hamilton). The pitch is well-balanced, offering an equal opportunity for both batters and bowlers.
Recent Match Performances
Northern Districts
* Won by 6 wickets against Wellington Firebirds (Joe Carter 66, Katene Clarke 22)
* Lost by 64 runs against Central Stags (Ben Pomare 25, Robert O Donnell 24)
* Won by 5 wickets against Auckland Aces (Katene Clarke 90, Robert O Donnell 73)
* Won by 8 runs against Otago Volts (Katene Clarke 106, Joe Carter 83)
* Lost by 23 runs against Canterbury Kings (Katene Clarke 31, Joe Carter 26)
Central Stags
* Won by 7 wickets against Otago Volts (Will Young 50, Curtis Heaphy 43)
* Lost by 11 runs against Wellington Firebirds (Jack Boyle 66, Tom Bruce 24)
* Won by 64 runs against Northern Districts (Tom Bruce 64, Josh Clarkson 35)
* Won by 6 wickets against Wellington Firebirds (Jack Boyle 77, Dane Cleaver 46)
* Lost by 8 wickets against Otago Volts (Tom Bruce 44, Curtis Heaphy 0)
* Won by 15 runs against Canterbury Kings (Curtis Heaphy 78, Tom Bruce 50)
* Won by 8 wickets against Auckland Aces (Jack Boyle 82, Tom Bruce 39)
Key Players
Northern Districts
* Katene Clarke (Batsman)
* Joe Carter (Batsman)
* Robert O Donnell (Batsman)
* Neil Wagner (Bowler)
* Brett Hampton (Bowler)
Central Stags
* Tom Bruce (Batsman)
* Jack Boyle (Batsman)
* Dane Cleaver (Batsman)
* Blair Tickner (Bowler)
* Brett Randell (Bowler)
Match Winner Prediction
Based on recent performances, the Central Stags are favored to win this match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
* Captain: Tom Bruce (CS)
* Vice-Captain: Katene Clarke (NB)
Differential Picks
* Angus Schaw (CS) – All-rounder with good batting and bowling skills
* Kristian Clarke (NB) – All-rounder with potential for big scores
Predicted Lineups
Northern Districts
1. Katene Clarke
2. Joe Carter
3. Ben Pomare
4. Robert O Donnell
5. Jeet Raval
6. Brett Hampton
7. Snehith Reddy
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Josh Brown
10. Matthew Fisher
11. Neil Wagner
Central Stags
1. Jack Boyle
2. Curtis Heaphy
3. Dane Cleaver
4. Tom Bruce
5. Josh Clarkson
6. William Clark
7. Angus Schaw
8. Joey Field
9. Blair Tickner
10. Jayden Lennox
11. Brett Randell
Fantasy Cricket Team
1. Tom Bruce (CS) – Captain
2. Katene Clarke (NB) – Vice-Captain
3. Jack Boyle (CS) – Batsman
4. Dane Cleaver (CS) – Wicketkeeper
5. Angus Schaw (CS) – All-rounder
6. Neil Wagner (NB) – Bowler
7. Brett Randell (CS) – Bowler
8. Ben Pomare (NB) – Batsman
9. Josh Clarkson (CS) – All-rounder
10. Matthew Fisher (NB) – Bowler
11. Blair Tickner (CS) – Bowler
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