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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Northern Districts won the toss and choose to bat first
Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Districts by 4 wickets
Host Wellington eye a strong show against Northern Knights
Expect Wellington to register a comfortable win over Northern Knights.
Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2024-25 |
Format: | odi |
Venue: | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 21.4°C|Partly cloudy |
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Host Wellington will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Northern Knights in the 18th match of the Ford Trophy 2024-25 played at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday.
In the previous match, Wellington were completely outclassed by Otago in all three departments. Despite their second defeat, Wellington Firebirds are still placed at third position in the league table.
On the other hand, Northern Knights will have to raise their overall in a bid to break their two-match losing streak. Captain Jeet Raval will be hoping that the side can show discipline in all three departments in this fixture.
Last year in October, Wellington registered a 49-run win over Northern Knights in a game played at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
152/4 in 19.2 7.86
136/10 in 18.5 7.22
167/10 in 20.0 8.35
153/8 in 20.0 7.65
164/7 in 20.0 8.2
162/10 in 17.2 9.35
215/3 in 20.0 10.75
153/10 in 18.5 8.13
186/3 in 20.0 9.3
110/9 in 20.0 5.5
111/3 in 13.1 8.43
175/7 in 20.0 8.75
119/9 in 20.0 5.95
142/8 in 20.0 7.1
165/9 in 20.0 8.25
102/10 in 18.3
105/3 in 15.3
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Troy Johnson, Muhammad Abbas, Troy Johnson, Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin and wicket-keeper Callum McLachlan to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Logan Van Beek showcased fight with the bat for Wellington and finished the innings with the top-score of 65 runs off 76 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes. Besides Van Beek, Michael Snedden chipped in with 21 not out off 32 balls with the help of two fours.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Michael Snedden, Adam Milne, Peter Young-Husband, Logan Van Beek and Liam Dudding to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Nick Greenwood was the pick of the bowlers for Wellington and claimed 4 for 28 in his seven overs.Besides Greenwood, the new-ball pair of Liam Dudding and Adam Milne bowled well and claimed three wickets apiece.
Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin, Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly (c), Muhammad Abbas, Callum McLachlan (wk), Logan van Beek, Peter Young-Husband, Adam Milne, Michael Snedden, Liam Dudding
Nick Greenwood, Troy Johnson, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Nick Kelly, Peter Younghusband, Callum McLachlan, Gareth Severin, Liam Dudding, Michael Snedden, Logan van Beek, Jesse Tashkoff
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Henry Cooper, Fergus Lellman, Robert O’Donnell, Katene D Clarke, captain Jeet Raval and Brett Hampton to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In previous match, Henry Cooper showcased decent form with the bat for Northern Knights and finished the innings with the top-score of 86 runs off 107 balls with the help of seven fours. He was well supported by Brett Hampton, who scored 64 runs off 59 balls with the help of six fours and three sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Neil Wagner, Frederick Walker and Kristian Clarke to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, pacer Scott Kuggeleijn was the pick of the bowlers for Northern Knights and claimed 3 for 67 in his ten overs
Katene D Clarke, Fergus Lellman, Robert ODonnell, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c), Brett Hampton, Ben Pomare (wk), Kristian Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn, Neil Wagner, Frederick Walker
Ben Pomare, Robert O'Donnell, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Fergus Lellman, Brett Hampton, Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Frederick Walker, Josh Brown
The average first inning score at Basin Reserve is around 203 runs. The weather forecast for the game is set to perfect with sunny intervals.
Basin Reserve in Wellington is going to host the 18th match of the Ford Trophy 2024-25 played between Wellington and Northern Knights.
Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to a modest score. The previous match played at Wellington was won by side batting second.
Based on current form, Hosts Wellington will be favorites to win their match against Northern Knights. With likes of Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton and Scott Kuggeleijn in excellent form this season, the team management will be hoping that Wellington can bring their A-game to the table in this fixture.
Expect Wellington to register a comfortable win over Northern Knights.
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