NK vs WEL,4th Match,Plunket Shield 2024-25,2024-11-18 21:30 GMT

Northern Knights vs Wellington Firebirds Plunket Shield 2024-25

4th Match, November 18, 2024, 21:30 GMT

Match Preview

The Northern Knights and the Wellington Firebirds will face off in the 4th match of the Plunket Shield 2024-25 on November 18, 2024, at 21:30 GMT.

Teams

• Northern Knights
• Wellington Firebirds

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Seddon Park in Hamilton is known to be a belter for the batsmen. With decent bounce and carry, the bowlers will need to work hard to make an impact. However, with some cloud cover expected, there might be a hint of swing on offer.

Weather Forecast

There is a 20% chance of precipitation during the match, and the temperature will be between 10-15 degrees Celsius.

Player to Watch

With a century in his last match, Katene Clarke will be the one to watch out for the Northern Knights. His classy batting and aggressive playing style make him a threat to any opposition.

Recent Performance

The Northern Knights have started the season on a strong note, winning their first two matches convincingly. The Wellington Firebirds, on the other hand, have struggled to get going and will look to turn their fortunes around.

Prediction

Given the strength of their batting, the Northern Knights are the clear favorites to win this match. However, the Wellington Firebirds are not a side to be taken lightly, and if they can get their act together, they might just upset the table-toppers.

Expected Playing XIs

Northern Knights: Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval, Ish Sodhi (c), Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Scott Kuggeleijn

Wellington Firebirds: Michael Papps, Tom Blundell (wk), Hamish Marshall (c), Stephen Murdoch, Alex Ridley, Fraser Colson, Logan Van Beek, Matt Bacon, Ben Sears, Michael Bracewell, Louis Delport