Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings, SS T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 30 December 2022

cd vs ck Match Prediction & Analysis

As things start to get heated up in the tournament, the teams look to start getting their combinations and balance right. All teams look forward to making it into the playoffs, and now is the correct time to make early statements and push for the playoffs by getting the wins under their belt.

Central Stags has played two games in the tournament and will feel they missed out on a win against Wellington in the last game. Losing the game by just 2 runs must be a very draining feeling for the players, but the team will look forward to getting over this loss.

Canterbury, on the other hand, have played just one game in the tournament and suffered a defeat against Auckland. They took it as close as possible, but the target proved to be not that challenging.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Central Stags Preview

Central Stags would feel hard done by after the last game, losing the game by 2 runs in spite of scoring 212 runs. The game was a certified thriller, producing 420+ runs in 40 overs.

Bowling first, Central Stags were taken to the cleaners by the Wellington batters, as they managed to put up 214 runs on the board. The bowlers had an off day, But Tom Bruce was the one saving grace in the bowling line picking up 2 wickets for 27 runs in his quota of 4 overs.

Chasing such a huge target, the Central Stags almost pulled it off. Coming so close, they will be disappointed to fall short off 2 runs by the end of it. Tom Bruce and Josh Clarkson were phenomenal and almost won the game scoring 56 off 23 and 55 off 25 balls. They deserved to win the game and will want to win the next game. 

Key Players: Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Brett Randell, Doug Bracewell

Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Smith, Greg Hay, Dane Cleaver(w), Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce(c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Brett Johnson, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole, Brett Randell

Central Stags Actual Playing XI:

Ben Smith, Dane Cleaver, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Greg Hay, Ross Taylor, Brett Johnson, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole

Canterbury Kings Preview

It is never easy to defend a target when you haven’t scored in excess of 160 runs or so. It proved to be the same in the case of Canterbury as well. Winning the first game, they would have wanted to win this one as well, going onto a winning streak.

Batting first, they got off to an incredible start. Losing wickets in the middle overs derailed the innings. After the 13-over mark, every batsman struggled to get going. The only notable performance with the bat came from Chad Bowe, who scored 51 off 29 balls, who will feel his effort went in vain.

The bowling department didn’t have much to defend. Picking up 3 early wickets in the powerplay did boost their confidence, but the target was too low to put Auckland in any pressure. Auckland made it in the end, chasing it in 19.3 overs. Henry Shipley was the star of the bowling line up picking up 2 wickets for 24 runs.

Key Players:  Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Henry Shipley, Angus McKenzie

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie(c), Cam Fletcher(w), Mitchell Hay, Henry Shipley, Angus McKenzie, Todd Astle, William ORourke, Ed Nuttall

Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:

Leo Carter, Todd Astle, Henry Shipley, Matthew Boyle, Chad Bowes, Cameron Fletcher, Blake Coburn, Cole McConchie, Ed Nuttall, Mitchell Hay, William O'Rourke

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast seems perfect for playing cricket as there seems to be no chance of rain. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be in the 24°C - 16°C range.

Venue Details

Pukekura Park is situated in New Plymouth. With a capacity of just 4,500, this ground is mainly used for The Ford Trophy and other sporting events. In the last T20 played here, the team batting first has won the game.

Toss: To Bat

The team that wins the toss would want to bat first. Given the history of the ground, the team will look to bat first. Using the pitch while it is fresh, will be the best thing to do, as it can wear down as the match moves forward.