Central Districts vs Auckland, Plunket Shield 2022-23, Today Match Prediction 25 February 2023

cd vs auc Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Central Districts will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Auckland in the 14th match of the 2022-23 Plunkett Shield at Napier.

With two victories out of three matches played, Central Districts are lying at the second position in the table. Captain Tom Bruce will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance with bat and ball.

On the other hand, Auckland previous match against Canterbury ended in a draw. With one victory in four matches played this season, the side are lying in the bottom half of the league table.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Central Districts Preview

The team management will be hoping that experienced players can come to the party in this fixture. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Will Young, Brad Schmulian, Tom Bruce, Dan Cleaver, Curtis Heaphy, and Josh Clarkson.

In the previous match, opener Will Young played well and scored a splendid ton in the second innings for Central Districts. Besides Young, all-rounder Doug Bracewell produced important scores of 78 and 43 runs respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Doug Bracewell, Liam Dudding, Raymond Toole, Randell and Ajaz Patel to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Central Districts Predicted Playing XI:

Curtis Heaphy, Will Young, Brad Schmulian, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole, Liam Dudding

Auckland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Robert O’Donnell, George Worker, Sean Solia, William O’Donnell and Cole Briggs to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Robert O’Donnell scored a splendid ton in the first innings to help Auckland post 438 runs in 132 overs. In the second innings, George Worker scored a century off 153 balls with the help of fourteen fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of William Somerville, Danru Ferns, Ben Lister, Ross Ter Braak and Simon Keene to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, captain Robert O’Donnell had an excellent outing with the ball and claimed five wickets in his 17.4 overs.

Auckland Predicted Playing XI:

Robert O’Donnell (c), George Worker, Ben Horne (wk), William O Donnell, Sean Solia, Cole Briggs, Simon Keene, William Somerville, Ross ter Braak, Danru Ferns, Ben Lister

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With rain predicted for the game, the wicket might have moisture underneath the surface and will offer lateral movement to the quick bowlers.

Venue Details

McLean Park in Napier is going to host the 14th match of the 2022-23 Plunkett Shield competition between Central Districts and Auckland.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and dismiss the opposing team for less than 200 runs. The first inning score at McLean Park in Napier is around 360 runs.