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Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, FT, Today Match Prediction 23 February 2025
CD vs WELL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Wellington Firebirds won the toss and choose to bowl first
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 2 runs
Must-win game for the Stags and Firebirds to reach the next round
- Central Stags play at home, and the players know the conditions well
- Central Stags' opener Brad Schmulian has made 414 runs this season
- Wellington Firebirds have won only once in the last three games
Central Stags to win
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2024-25 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.7°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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CD vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis
It will be an interesting contest in The Ford Trophy 2024-25. The Central Stags and Wellington Firebirds will fight hand in the game to reach the next round. The Central Stags went down against the Otago Volts in the last game and shall hope for a strong comeback. The Wellington Firebirds have kept their hopes alive after defeating the Auckland Aces in the last game.
The winner of this game has a strong chance of reaching the next round, and we expect the two sides to put in their best effort. The Central Stags know the conditions well, with Pukekura Park being their home ground. They have their batsmen in good form. The Wellington Firebirds will face a tough challenge in this game, and it will be interesting to see if they can deliver a strong show.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
W
W
W
W
W
CD
136/4 in 17.2 7.85
135/8 in 20.0 6.75
149/5 in 17.3 8.51
147/9 in 18.0 8.17
WELL
W
L
L
W
W
WELL
198/3 in 30.5 6.42
194/6 in 31.0 6.26
201/6 in 46.0 4.37
200/10 in 43.4 4.58
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
152/4 in 19.2 7.86
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 9 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Stags Preview
In the last game, Jayden Lennox and his team suffered a big loss against the Otago Volts. It was a poor show with the bat from the team, as they managed to put only 162 runs on the board, losing by 5 wickets. Now, they have a must-win game to reach the next round. Lennox expects a strong show from his players in this contest.
Brad Schmulian is in excellent form, and the team expects him to deliver a good start in this game along with Dane Cleaver. The middle order failed miserably in the last game, and the team expects runs from Tom Bruce, Jack Boyle, and Curtis Heaphy. William Clark, Josh Clarkson, and Jayden Lennox must do well in the lower middle order and take the team to a big total.
The bowling attack has done well in the last few games. The team expects early strikes in this game from Brett Randell and Raymond Toole to put the Firebirds on the mat. Toby Findlay and Jayden Lennox must use the conditions well in the middle overs. The side will expect a good show in the supporting role from Josh Clarkson, William Clark, and Schmulian.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Jayden Lennox (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), Brad Schmulian, Jack Boyle, Tom Bruce, Curtis Heaphy, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Brett Randell, Toby Findlay, Raymond Toole
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2024-25
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
Wellington Firebirds Preview
Nick Kelly and his team did well in their last game against the Auckland Aces. In a must-win game, the side performed clinically to win by 7 wickets. They will face a tougher test against the Central Stags. Kelly would like to see the team's senior players stand up and perform strongly.
Jesse Tashkoff put up a match-winning knock in the last game and looks forward to delivering a strong start with Tim Robinson. The middle order looked good in the last game, and they expect runs from Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, and Nick Kelly. The side will expect a good finish from Tom Blundell and Callum McLachlan.
The bowlers will aim to continue their good show from the last game. Adam Milne and Liam Dudding will look to get early wickets and put the Stags under pressure. Logan van Beek and Peter Young-Husband are experienced bowlers, and they will look to do well here. Jesse Tashkoff and Muhammad Abbas add variety to the attack.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Nick Kelly (c), Tim Robinson, Jesse Tashkoff, Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Tom Blundell, Callum McLachlan (wk), Logan van Beek, Peter Young-Husband, Adam Milne, Liam Dudding
Wellington Firebirds Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2024-25
Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:
Tim Robinson, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Nick Kelly, Peter Younghusband, Callum McLachlan, Gareth Severin, Liam Dudding, Adam Milne, Logan van Beek, Tom Blundell, Jesse Tashkoff
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies would be overcast at New Plymouth, making the batting conditions difficult. The pitch doesn't have much for the bowlers, and the ball has been coming onto the bat nicely. The side that bats first in the game must target a score of 280 runs on this surface to feel confident.
CD vs WELL Pitch Report
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, is a small venue. It is easy for the batsmen to score runs here as batsmen can play their strokes freely. The pitch has good bounce, which fast bowlers enjoy here. Spinners have struggled at this venue as they lack much assistance.
Toss: To Bat
We have seen big scores at this venue. The sides batting first have won more games at this venue. Both the captains would have this in mind at the toss and look forward to batting first upon winning the toss.
CD vs WELL
Winning Prediction
The Wellington Firebirds are a stronger team on paper, with more experienced players. However, the team has been inconsistent this season with the bat. They must do well at the top and middle to win this game. The Central Stags have their top order in form and enjoy a good record at this venue. We expect a close game, but the Central Stags have a slight edge.
Central Stags to win
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