ND vs CD Match Prediction | 21st Match

Head-to-Head Record

Central Districts (CD) and Northern Districts (ND) have a history of 34 encounters in the Super Smash competition, with ND holding an overall edge. However, CD has led recently with a 3-2 record in their last five meetings, including two consecutive wins earlier this year.

Livestreaming and Broadcast

This match won't be available on TV for Indian audiences but can be streamed live via the FanCode app and website.

Team Previews

Northern Districts (ND)

Overview:
Northern Knights have a solid start with three victories out of six games, earning 14 points. They sit third in the standings, having recently lost to Canterbury, who scored 165 runs while ND managed only 142.

Key Players:

• Batting: Katene Clarke leads the batting charge, with 342 runs in ten recent matches (average: 34.2, SR: 134.11). Joe Carter follows closely with 229 runs from six games (avg: 38.17, SR: 144.93).
• Bowling: Kristian Clarke leads with ten wickets in nine matches and a strike rate of 18.9. Neil Wagner is also crucial, having taken eight wickets in seven games at a strike rate of 19.12.

Expected Playing XI:

1. Joe Carter
2. Katene D Clarke
3. Fergus Lellman
4. Robert O'Donnell
5. Jeet Raval (c)
6. Brett Hampton
7. Ben Pomare (wk)
8. Kristian Clarke
9. Neil Wagner
10. Frederick Walker
11. Matthew Fisher

Central Districts (CD)

Overview:
Currently leading the points table with five wins in seven games, CD has accumulated 20 points and a net run rate of +0.162.

Recent Performance:

• Strong performances have led to winning four out of their last five matches.
• Earlier this year, they defeated Canterbury convincingly.

Key Players:

• Bowling: Blair Tickner has claimed 15 wickets in ten games with a strike rate of 14. Jayden Lennox follows closely with 13 wickets and a strike rate of 16.46.

Expected Playing XI:

1. Jack Boyle
2. Curtis Heaphy (wk)
3. Dane Cleaver
4. Tom Bruce (c)
5. Josh Clarkson
6. William Clark
7. Angus Schaw
8. Brett Randell
9. Blair Tickner
10. Jayden Lennox
11. Toby Findlay

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch in Hamilton is balanced, offering early assistance to bowlers due to a tinge of grass, which may help fast bowlers initially. As the game progresses, conditions are expected to favor batsmen. Weather forecasts predict cool temperatures with possible showers during the match.

Betting Tips

Central Districts are currently in excellent form and lead the points table, supported by strong performances from both their batting and bowling lineups. It is advisable to place a bet on Central Districts to win this matchup given their recent track record and current momentum.