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CLAIM NOWNorthern Districts vs Auckland Aces, FT, Today Match Prediction 07 December 2023
Toss Winner - Northern Districts won the toss and choose to bowl first
Auckland Aces beat Northern Districts by 54 runs
Northern Knights take on Auckland, the Ford Trophy 2023-24
- Northern Knights have won 2 of their last 5 games played.
- Auckland have won 3 out of the last 4 games played.
- In the head-to-head games in the last 4 matches, Northern Knights have won 3 with Auckland winning 1.
We predict that Northern Knights will defeat Auckland.
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2023-24 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | Cobham Oval (New) Cricket Ground, Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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ND vs AUCK Match Prediction & Analysis
The new season of the Ford Trophy is underway and teams will be looking to go all the way and win this competition. With the tournament in its early stages, all teams will be looking to get as many wins as possible and secure the top spots in the table.
Northern Knights has made a great start to the tournament with 2 wins in 3 games. They sit pretty on the 1st position and will look to maintain this form. They will want to cement their spot at the top.
Auckland too have made a great start as they too have won 2 games out of the last 3 matches. They will however look to make sure that they do not lose this momentum and go on to get a few more wins.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ND
W
W
W
W
W
ND
199/4 in 32.4 6.09
198/10 in 49.4 3.99
244/8 in 50.0 4.88
FT
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 28 runs
272/7 in 50.0 5.44
AUCK
W
W
L
L
L
AUCK
302/6 in 50.0 6.04
FT
Otago Volts beat Auckland Aces by 42 runs
260/10 in 44.5 5.8
413/9 in 121.0 3.41
PS
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 8 wickets
63/1 in 16.1 3.9
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 1 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Northern Districts Preview
Northern Knights have been fantastic so far in the competition. They are currently the only unbeaten team in the competition and will look to sustain it for as long as possible. They will want to replicate their performance in the last game.
Northern Knights lost the toss and were put into the field first. A decision that benefited them, as they bowled out the opposition for 198. Scott Kuggeleijn was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up 3 for 40 runs.
The batting department made light work of the target as they chased it down in 32.4 overs, with 6 wickets to spare. Both openers gave them a great start with Joe Carter applying the finishing touches scoring 54 runs off 44 balls.
Key Players: Joe Carter, Tim Seifert, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke
Northern Districts Predicted Playing XI:
Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert(w), Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Jeet Raval(c), Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Tim Pringle, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher
Northern Districts Actual Playing XI:
Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Seifert, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher, Tim Pringle
Auckland Aces Preview
Auckland too find themselves with a great start to the tournament as they have won 2 games out of the 3 played and sit second on the points table. They will want to be much more consistent and maintain a winning streak.
Auckland lost the toss and was put into the field first. The bowlers did a really good job as they restricted the opposition to 250 runs, picking up 7 wickets. Danru Ferns was the pick of the bowlers, as he picked up 2 for 48 runs.
The batting department made easy work of the total in the end as they chased down the total with 5 wickets to spare. Robert O'Donnell was magnificent with 70 runs off 91 balls, laying the way for an easy win in the end.
Key Players: Robert ODonnell, Cam Fletcher, Danru Ferns, Finn Allen
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
George Worker, Finn Allen, William O Donnell, Robert ODonnell, Sean Solia(c), Cam Fletcher(w), Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Matt Gibson
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2023-24
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Adithya Ashok, George Worker, Robert O'Donnell, William O'Donnell, Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia, Cameron Fletcher, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Finn Allen
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.
ND vs AUCK Pitch Report
Eden Park Outer Oval is located in Auckland and will be hosting this game. This ground is not known for its high-scoring matches, but there is always something for both bowlers and batsmen.
Toss: To Bowl
The team that wins the toss would want to bowl first. They would want to take advantage of the new ball and will look to make use of the conditions right from the get-go. The history of the ground too suggests that bowling first is a good option.
ND vs AUCK
Winning Prediction
This is a top-of-the-table clash, and despite it being so early in the competition it will be crucial for the teams as they want to remain at the top of the table. Both teams are in really great form and will put their best foot forward. Northern Knights have a historical advantage and Auckland will want to turn that around. This is a heavy-weight clash and despite it being so early in the tournament, can have serious ramifications.
We predict that Northern Knights will defeat Auckland.
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