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Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces, FT 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Northern Brave
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Auckland Aces
ND vs AUCK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Auckland Aces won the toss and choose to bowl first
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Can Northern Brave tighten their playoff grip with a win against Auckland Aces?
- Northern Brave have 3 wins from 8 matches (4 losses), sitting on 17 points with a positive NRR of +0.144, giving them a slight edge.
- Auckland, with 3 wins from 8 games (5 losses), have 14 points and a negative NRR of -0.200, highlighting inconsistency.
- Tim Pringle (Northern Brave) has impressed with an economy of 3.75 and an average of 20.45 in 7 innings.
We predict that Northern Brave will defeat Auckland Aces.
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Cobham Oval (New) Cricket Ground, Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.2°C|Light rain shower |
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ND vs AUCK Match Prediction & Analysis
Northern Brave take on Auckland in the 25th match of The Ford Trophy 2025/26 at Cobham Oval, Whangarei, on Friday, 13 February 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM IST. As the tournament moves into a crucial phase, every point becomes vital in the race for playoff qualification.
The Ford Trophy has witnessed tightly contested encounters so far, with teams jostling for mid-table supremacy. Northern Brave currently sit fourth with 17 points from eight matches and a positive NRR of +0.144. Auckland are close behind in fifth with 14 points and an NRR of -0.200, making this clash significant for both sides’ standings. Northern Brave have lost 2 of the last 5 games (2 wins, 1 no-result), on the other hand, Auckland have lost four of their last five games. Given their standings and current tournament situation, this contest promises to be a compelling battle between two evenly matched sides.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ND
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ND
162/2 in 30.0 5.4
158/10 in 42.5 3.69
148/10 in 42.3 3.48
FT 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Otago Volts by 8 wickets149/2 in 20.4 7.21
173/5 in 17.5 9.7
SST20 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Canterbury Kings by 5 wickets171/5 in 20.0 8.55
AUCK
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AUCK
240/8 in 50.0 4.8
243/5 in 43.5 5.54
164/5 in 39.5 4.12
163/10 in 50.0 3.26
124/10 in 19.3 6.36
384/5 in 50.0 7.68
106/10 in 18.4 5.68
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 9 wickets108/1 in 10.3 10.29
219/5 in 19.0 11.53
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces won by 8 runs (DLS Method)210/4 in 19.0 11.05
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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187/5 in 20.0
SST20
Northern Districts beat Auckland Aces by 5 wickets
193/5 in 19.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Northern Brave Preview
Northern Brave have endured a fluctuating Ford Trophy 2025/26 campaign, registering 3 wins from 8 matches (4 losses, 1 NR) and sitting on 17 points with a modest NRR of +0.144. Their season has been marked by inconsistency — heavy defeats, including losses by 8 wickets and 6 wickets earlier in the tournament, have been offset by dominant wins. Notably, they defeated Central Districts by 113 runs earlier in the season (DLS) and recently secured a convincing 69-run victory, showing their ability to post and defend strong totals.
In the previous game, Northern Brave produced a clinical performance to defeat Central Districts by 69 runs at Hamilton. Batting first, ND posted an imposing 309/8 in 50 overs, powered by Xavier Bell’s 66 (73) and Snehith Reddy’s composed 55 (50). Their middle order ensured momentum through the middle overs. Defending 310, ND’s bowlers responded superbly, with Tim Pringle starring with 4/29 in 10 overs and Joshua Brown claiming 3/51. Central Districts were bowled out for 240 in 43.3 overs, sealing a dominant win.
This season, Northern Brave have relied heavily on RR O’Donnell, who has scored 319 runs in 8 matches at an average of 45.57, including a century. With the ball, Tim Pringle has been outstanding, taking 11 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of 3.75 and an average of 20.45. SC Kuggeleijn has added 12 wickets at 21.66, while Pringle’s control in the middle overs has been pivotal. Northern Brave will look to build on their recent win and convert momentum into consistency as they push for a late surge in the tournament standings.
Key Players: Tim Pringle, RR O’Donnell, SC Kuggeleijn, Xavier Bell
Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval, RR O’Donnell, Joe Carter, Snehith Reddy, Tim Seifert (wk), Brett Hampton, Tim Pringle, SC Kuggeleijn, Scott Johnston, Joe Walker
Northern Brave Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2025-26
Northern Brave Actual Playing XI:
Josh Brown, Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Zak Gibson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Fergus Lellman, Robert O'Donnell, Ben Pomare, Tim Pringle, Xavier Bell, Snehith Reddy
Auckland Aces Preview
Auckland Aces’ 2025–26 Ford Trophy campaign has been inconsistent, reflected in their record of 3 wins from 8 matches (5 losses), 14 points, and an NRR of -0.200. While they began the season strongly with convincing victories over Otago (95 runs) and Northern Brave (6 wickets), their form has dipped significantly. Heavy defeats, including a 136-run loss to Central Districts and an 84-run (DLS Method) defeat to Canterbury, highlight recurring struggles with both batting stability and bowling control. Having lost four of their last five matches, Auckland are searching for momentum at a crucial stage of the tournament.
In their latest outing, Auckland Aces lost to Wellington by 5 wickets with plenty to spare. Auckland Aces posted 240/8 in 50 overs after electing to bat. Sean Solia (42 off 62) and Dale Phillips (40 off 49) provided starts, but none converted into a major score. Wellington chased down 243/5 in 43.5 overs, winning by five wickets with 37 balls remaining. Adithya Ashok picked up 3/50, while Harjot Johal claimed 1/25, but Auckland’s bowling unit struggled to defend a competitive yet underwhelming total.
In this season, with the bat, CD Fletcher has scored 240 runs in 8 matches, including a century, while BJ Jacobs has added 227 runs at a strike rate of 88.32. The bowling attack has been led by Adithya Ashok with 13 wickets (4/43), and Sean Keene, who has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.59. Auckland will need their experienced core to deliver collectively if they are to reverse their downward trend and reignite their Ford Trophy campaign.
Key Players: Adithya Ashok, CD Fletcher, BJ Jacobs, Sean Solia
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Sean Solia, CD Fletcher, BJ Jacobs, Dale Phillips, Harjot Johal, Muhammad Abbas, Adithya Ashok, Sean Keene, Louis Delport, Ben Lister, Angus Olliver
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2025-26
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Adithya Ashok, Siddesh Dixit , Bevon Jacobs, Simon Keene, Benjamin Lister, Sean Solia, Lachlan Stackpole, Rohit Gulati, Dale Phillips, Cameron Fletcher, Ryan Harrison
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The venue of the match is Cobham Oval, Whangarei. It is home to Northern Brave. Average score batting fist here, based on youth ODI data, is around, 200, bit you can expect a slightly higher score in this competition.
ND vs AUCK Pitch Report
The weather on the match day at Cobham Oval, Whangarei is expected to be cloudy and humid throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 26 °C and a low of 21 °C. There is a possibility of showers in the morning followed by thunderstorms in the afternoon, which could interrupt play at stages. Teams may need to factor in weather conditions while planning strategy.
Toss: To Bowl
This is the first match of the season here at Cobham Oval, Whangarei. In 6 youth ODIs played at this venue, 4 have been won by the teams chasing the target. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.
ND vs AUCK
Winning Prediction
Northern Brave head into this clash with a slight edge in the standings, sitting on 17 points with a positive NRR of +0.144, compared to Auckland’s 14 points and NRR of -0.200. While Auckland dominate the recent head-to-head record, their current form—four losses in the last five—raises concerns. Northern Brave, meanwhile, are coming off a convincing 69-run win. Given momentum and table position, Northern Brave hold the advantage going into this contest.
We predict that Northern Brave will defeat Auckland Aces.
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