Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings, FT, Today Match Prediction

CD vs CANT Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the 23rd game in The Ford Trophy 2023-24, where Central Stags shall take on Canterbury Kings. It will be a Clash of the Titans, as both teams are in good form. The Central Stags defeated the Northern Brave in the last game and shall look to build on the momentum. The Canterbury Kings performed clinically in the last game against the Wellington Firebirds. 

The Canterbury Kings are enjoying a great season. They sit on top of the points table and look forward to continuing with that in this game. They have won the last two games against the Central Stags and shall aim to extend that record. The Stags won't be a pushover and expect to see a close contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

CD

W W W W W

ND

210/10 in 49.5 4.21

FT

Central Stags won by 6 wickets 10 Feb 2025

CD

212/4 in 40.0 5.3

AUCK

285/10 in 50.0 5.7

FT

Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by 6 wickets 06 Feb 2025

CD

286/4 in 48.0 5.96

CD

136/4 in 17.2 7.85

SST20

Central Stags beat Canterbury Kings by 6 wickets 02 Feb 2025

CANT

135/8 in 20.0 6.75

CD

149/5 in 17.3 8.51

SST20

Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by 5 wickets (D/L) method 29 Jan 2025

AUCK

147/9 in 18.0 8.17

CD

190/4 in 20.0 9.5

SST20

Central Stags beat Canterbury Kings by 15 runs 17 Jan 2025

CANT

175/8 in 20.0 8.75

CANT

W W L W W

CANT

321/5 in 50.0 6.42

FT

Canterbury won by 79 runs 10 Feb 2025

WELL

242/10 in 49.3 4.89

OV

321/7 in 50.0 6.42

FT

Canterbury Kings beat Otago Volts by 1 runs 06 Feb 2025

CANT

322/7 in 50.0 6.44

CD

136/4 in 17.2 7.85

SST20

Central Stags beat Canterbury Kings by 6 wickets 02 Feb 2025

CANT

135/8 in 20.0 6.75

ND

110/9 in 20.0 5.5

SST20

Canterbury Kings beat Northern Districts by 7 wickets 01 Feb 2025

CANT

111/3 in 13.1 8.43

CANT

175/7 in 20.0 8.75

SST20

Canterbury Kings beat Northern Districts by 56 runs 28 Jan 2025

ND

119/9 in 20.0 5.95

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Central Stags Preview

Jayden Lennox and his team will be confident heading into this game. They won the Super Smash and have resumed their campaign in the Ford Trophy in style. They defeated the Northern Brave in the last game by 6 wickets and shall look to carry on with the same form. The Canterbury Kings will pose a big challenge for the team, and Lennox expects a strong show from his players. 

Brad Schmulian batted brilliantly in the last game, and he will look to deliver a positive start in this game with Dane Cleaver. Tom Bruce, Jack Boyle, and Curtis Heaphy make it a formidable middle order, and they must build partnerships. Josh Clarkson played an electrifying knock in the lower middle order and will look to add quick runs with William Clark. 

Brett Randell's five-wicket haul in the last game set up the game for the team, and he will look to strike early in this game, along with Blair Tickner. Jayden Lennox and Josh Clarkson bowled well in the last game, and the team expects them to make effective use of the conditions in this contest. Angus Schaw, Schmulian, and William Clark add variety to the attack, making it strong.

Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:

Jayden Lennox (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), Brad Schmulian, Jack Boyle, Tom Bruce, Curtis Heaphy, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Angus Schaw, Brett Randell, Blair Tickner

Central Stags Actual Playing XI:

Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, William Clark, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Jayden Lennox, Dane Cleaver, Curtis Heaphy, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole, Toby Findlay

Canterbury Kings Preview

Cole McConchie and his team put up a strong show in the last game against the Wellington Firebirds. It was a dominating batting performance for the team that saw them to a 79-run win. The team has a strong batting lineup and shall look to capitalize on its strengths and win this game to retain its top position on the points table.  

Rhys Mariu and Scott Janett missed out in the last game, and the team needs a better start from the opening pair. Matthew Boyle will be confident after his hundred in the last game and look to add runs in the middle order with Mitchell Hay and McConchie. Michael Rippon and Zakary Foulkes make it a strong batting lineup with their hitting abilities. 

Fraser Sheat and Zakary Foulkes used the new ball well in the last game, and they will aim for early breakthroughs in this game. Angus McKenzie will be confident after his brilliant show in the middle overs and shall look to do well with Ish Sodhi. Cameron Paul and Michael Rippon add depth to this attack.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Cole McConchie (c), Rhys Mariu, Scott Janett, Matthew Boyle, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Cameron Paul, Ish Sodhi, Angus McKenzie, Fraser Sheat

Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:

Matthew Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon, Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Fraser Sheat, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Scott Janett

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast skies over Napier. The green track will help the fast bowlers move the ball and cause problems for the batsmen. Batsmen must be watchful and get their eyes set to do well. The average first innings score is 235 runs, and the team batting first will need 300 runs on the board.

CD vs CANT Pitch Report

McLean Park, Napier, is a fast-paced wicket. Fast bowlers have done well at this venue as the wicket offers them bounce and lateral movement. Batsmen must be watchful on this wicket and play to the merit of the ball. There isn't much on this wicket for the spinners.

Toss: To Bowl

This wicket offers early assistance to the bowlers when batting conditions are challenging. The batting conditions in the second half and teams chasing the score have done well in the last few years. The side that wins the toss here won't hesitate to bowl first.