Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds, The Ford Trophy 2022, Today Match Prediction 18 December 2022

cd vs wf Match Prediction & Analysis

Central Districts and Wellington will lock horns in the 16th match of the 2022-23 Ford Trophy played at McLean Park in Napier on Sunday.

In their previous match, Central Districts suffered three-wicket defeat at the hands of Auckland. Currently, Central Districts lying at the second position in the league table.On the other hand, Wellington suffered 33-run defeat against Northern Knights. Skipper Troy Johnson will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong comeback in this fixture.

Earlier this year, Wellington registered a comprehensive win over Central Districts in a game played at Palmerston North.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Central Districts Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Brad Schmulian, Dan Cleaver, Jack Boyle, Tom Bruce and Ross Taylor to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener Brad Schmulian showed decent form with the bat for Central Districts and finished the innings with the top-score of 46 runs off 82 balls with the help of three fours. Besides Schmulian, Tail-ender Seth Rance scored 45 runs off 43 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Seth Rance, Jayden Lennox, Brett Randell, Doug Bracewell and Raymond Toole to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Brett Randell was the standout bowler on display for Central District and finished with figures of 3 for 25 in his eight overs.

Besides Randell, Raymond Toole bowled well and claimed 2 for 27 in 8.3 overs.

Central Districts Predicted Playing XI:

Brad Schmulian, Jack Boyle, Dane Cleaver (wk), Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Brett Randell, Seth Rance, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole

Wellington Firebirds Preview

The team management will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game against Central Districts.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell and Nick Kelly to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener Finn Allen scored 90 runs off 54 balls with the help of eight boundaries. Besides Allen, Nick Kelly scored 66 runs off 56 balls with the help of two fours and four sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Logan Van Beek, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, Michael Bracewell, Ollie Newton and Rachin Ravindra to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nick Kelly, Troy Johnson (c), Logan van Beek, Ollie Newton, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Mclean Park will provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the game on Sunday is expected to have thundery showers with strong winds.

Venue Details

McLean Park in Napier is going to host the 15th match of The Ford Trophy 2022-23 between Central Districts and Wellington.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 250 runs.