πππππ :βΒ ββAuckland Aces vs Central Stags
ππππ : March 05, Wednesday
ππππ : 03:00 AM ISTββ
πππππ : Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, New Zealand
ππππππππππ : Plunket Shield, 2024-25ββ
Auckland Aces’ challenge to strike form in home game
- Central Stags have won the last three out of four games against Auckland
- Auckland Aces have won only once in their four games this season
- Central Stags’ batters Cleaver and Schmulian have made 500+ runs
Auckland Aces vs Central Stags
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
AUCK vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the second leg of the Plunket Shield 2024-25. Auckland Aces will face a tough test as they take on the Central Stags at home in the 13th match. The Aces have won only once this season and have struggled with their form across formats. The Central Stags have done well in the first leg and would like to resume their campaign with a good performance.
The Auckland Aces have struggled with their form. The team won only once this season and is entering a must-win game. They have a poor record against the Central Stags, which will weigh on their minds. The Central Stags will look to build on their good record against the Aces, and it will be interesting to see if the Aces can surprise them with a good show.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Auckland Aces Preview
Sean Solia’s team hasn’t had a great run in the first leg of the tournament. They have won only once in their four games and went down against the Wellington Firebirds in their last game in December. As the team resumes its campaign, Solia wants a more spirited performance to move up on the points table.
Sean Solia will look to lead from the front and deliver a good start in this game with Siddhesh Dixit. The middle order has let the team down this season, and they need runs from William O’Donnell, Cam Fletcher, and Bevon Jacobs. Simon Keene and Quinn Sunde will look to do well in the lower middle order to put the team in a strong position.
Central Stags Preview
Tom Bruce and his men have enjoyed good form this year. The side wants to win another game as they resume their campaign and move up on the points table. The batting lineup is in good form, and the bowling attack has troubled batters. Bruce would like to play to his strengths and perform in this game.
Jack Boyle and Curtis Heaphy have provided good starts this season, and the team expects another one from the pair. Brad Schmulian is in excellent form, and the team expects him to add runs in the middle order with Dane Cleaver and Tom Bruce. William Clark and Brett Randell add strength to the lower middle order.
The bowling attack has done well in the last four games. Brett Randell and Raymond will look to strike early and put the Aces on the mat. William Clark will look to do well as the first change and keep up the pressure with Tyler Annand. JT Harris and Ajaz Patel add depth to this attack.
Weather Conditions
We will see good weather in Auckland starting March 05. There will be assistance for the bowlers on what is otherwise a great batting surface. Batsmen can play their strokes on this surface. To feel confident, the side that bats first in this game would like 350 runs on the board.
AUCK vs CD Pitch Report
Eden Park Outer Oval assists the bowlers at the start of the game. But the ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing the batsmen to play their strokes. The shorter boundaries are a big bonus for the batsmen, but the dimensions make it a challenging surface for the spinners.
Toss: To Bowl
It will be the first game on this ground in a long time, and there will be some juice on the surface for the bowlers early on in the game. It is something that both the captains are likely to consider at the toss, and the side winning it would look to bowl first and dismiss the opposition for a small total.
