Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, PS, Today Match Prediction 28 November 2024

CD vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis

Central Districts will be looking to make a strong comeback when they take on Wellington in the ninth match of the Plunkett Shield 2024-25 played at McLean Park, Napier, starting from 28th November.

With one win and one loss, Central Districts are currently lying at third position in the league table. Skipper Tom Bruce will be hoping that the side can make amends and raise their overall game with bat and ball in this fixture.

On the other hand, Wellington are lying in the bottom half of the league table after two matches played in the competition. Captain Nick Kelly will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Central Stags Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form wicket-keeper Dane Cleaver, openers Curtis Heaphy, Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian and captain Tom Bruce to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 217 runs in three innings, Wicket-keeper Dan Cleaver has topped the batting charts for Central Districts.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Blair Tickner, Tyler Annand, Raymond Toole, Ajaz Patel and William Clark to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With seven scalps to his name, pacer Blair Tickner has topped the bowling charts for Central Districts so far this season.

Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:

Curtis Heaphy, Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, Tom Bruce (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), William Clark, Angus Schaw, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Raymond Toole, Tyler Annand

Wellington Firebirds Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Nick Kelly, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Muhammad Abbas, and Sam Mycock to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 297 runs in four innings, captain Nick Kelly is currently leading run-scorer for Wellington so far this season.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Logan Van Beek, Michael Snedden, Liam Dudding, and James Hartshorn to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 10 wickets to his name, medium-pacer Liam Dudding is currently leading wicket-taker for Wellington so far this season.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Mycock, Peter Younghusband, Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin, Nick Kelly (c), Muhammad Abbas, Callum McLachlan (wk), Logan van Beek, Michael Snedden, Liam Dudding, James Hartshorn

Weather Conditions

With overcast conditions predicted for the first three days, the wicket prepared at McLean will offer lateral movement to the seamers. The average first innings score at McLean Park is around 250 runs in the last four completed matches of Plunkett Shield.

CD vs WELL Pitch Report

McLean Park, Napier is going to host the ninth match of the Plunkett Shield 2024-25 played between Central Districts and Wellington.

Central Districts registered a comprehensive win over Otago in a game played at McLean Park.

Toss: To Bowl

With overcast conditions predicted for the match, both the captains will be keen to win the toss and bowl first.