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Otago Volts vs Central Stags, PS, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 days ago2 days ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Otago Volts vs Central Stags 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : March 13, Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 02:30 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Molyneux Park, Alexandria, Otago, New Zealand𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Plunket Shield, 2024-25 Bottom-ranked Otago face uphill battle against Central Stags Otago Volts 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. OV vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis Otago will face Central Districts in the 18th match of the Plunkett Shield 2024-25 played at Molyneux Park in Alexandria, starting from 13th March. With no victories in the five matches played, Otago Volts are currently lying at the bottom of the league table. Captain Max Chu will be hoping that the side can make amends and put in an improved performance in this fixture. On the other hand, Central Districts are currently lying at fourth position with two victories and two draws out of five matches played. In the previous five matches played, Central Districts have come out on four occasions. TEAMS PREVIEW Otago Volts Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Thorn Parkes, Dale Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, captain Max Chu and Leo Carter to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the first innings against Wellington, Otago Volts managed to post 283 runs in 87 overs. For Otago Volts, Thorn Parkes smashed 97 not out off 177 balls with the help of nine boundaries. Chasing 389 runs for victory, Otago failed to get going in their innings and were dismissed for 217 runs in 74.2 overs. Central Stags Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Tom Bruce, Dane Cleaver, Curtis Heaphy and Brad Schmulian to do the bulk of the scoring. In the only innings against Auckland, Central Districts registered a mammoth 700 runs in 151 overs, courtesy triple century from Tom Bruce,Besides Bruce, Dane Cleaver and Josh Clarkson smashed centuries to help Otago post a mammoth score on the board. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brett Randell, Raymond Toole, Jayden Lennox, Tyler Annand and Angus Shaw to deliver timely breakthroughs. With 12 scalps in six innings, Brett Randell has been a consistent performer for Central Districts in this year’s competition. Weather Conditions The first innings score at Molyneux Park, Alexandria in the Plunkett Shield is around 144 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be mostly sunny with humidity around 56%. OV vs CD Pitch Report Molyneux Park, Alexandria is going to host the 18th match of the Plunkett Shield 2024-25 played between Otago Volts and Central Districts. Toss: To Bowl Molyneux Park, Alexandria has been a decent venue for side batting second. Last year, the only game played at the venue was won by side batting second.

Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts, PS, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 days ago2 days ago010 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : March 13, Thursday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 03:00 AM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Plunket Shield, 2024-25 Auckland Aces looking to strengthen the position at the top against Northern Knights Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts 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 ND Match Prediction & Analysis Auckland Aces will take on Northern Knights in the 16th game of Plunket Shield 2024-25 at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland on 13th March 2025 at 3 AM IST. This is the 96th season of New Zealand’s premier first-class cricket competition, Plunket Shield. The tournament started on 11 November last year and would conclude on April 1st this year. The tournament features six domestic teams from New Zealand, Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago, Central and Northern Districts. Both Northern Knights and Auckland Aces have played 5 games so far. Northern Knights are at the top of the table with 3 wins and no losses, whereas Auckland Aces are in the 5th place with 1 win and 2 losses. Northern Knights would love to continue their unbeaten run in this season and strengthen their position at the top of the table against underperforming Auckland Aces. TEAMS PREVIEW Auckland Aces Preview Auckland Aces have carried on from their bad performance in the previous season to be in the second-last place in the points table after the fifth game in this season of Plunket Shield. In five games so far this season, Auckland Aces managed just one win with two losses and two draws. With 36 points, they are currently in fifth place, just above Otago Volts. Auckland Aces started the season on a winning note against Wellington. Despite trailing after the first innings, Auckland Aces managed to defend 232 in the fourth innings, getting Wellington all out for just 177. The Danru Ferns took three wickets in the fourth innings, followed by Simon Keene, and captain Sean Solia, who took two wickets each. Sadly, that was the only win Auckland managed in this season after 5 games. In the next game, the Aces lost to Northern Knights by a huge margin of 179 runs. Chasing a target of 371 in the 4th innings, Auckland Aces were all out for just 191. In the 3rd game, Auckland Aces managed a draw against Canterbury. It was a good game for Auckland as Mark Chapman registered a superb double century scoring 276 in the 1st innings. Auckland Aces did allow Canterbury Kings to score 446 for 3 on a true batting wicket. Danru Ferns was the peak of the bowlers taking 2 wickets. Northern Districts Preview Northern Knights have always played well in Plunket Shield. In the previous season, Northern Knights ended the competition in second place in the points table. This year as well, after 5 games, they have 3 wins and 2 draws and are currently at the top of the table with 66 points. Northern Knights started the season with two comprehensive victories against Canterbury and their current opponents, Auckland Aces. There was no individual brilliance by Northern Knights in the first innings. It was a complete team performance to get to 352. Christian Clarke took four wickets in Canterbury’s first innings Chasing a target of 203, thanks to captain Jeet Ravals’ 93-run innings, Northern Knights got over the line with seven wickets to spare. In the previous game against Auckland Aces, their second of the season, Northern Knights batted first to score 268 runs. They got Auckland all-out for 150 in the first innings, thanks to Scott Kuggeleijn, who took five wickets, followed by Brett Hampton, who took four. In the second innings, Captain Jeet Raval scored a magnificent unbeaten century, helping Northern Knights put up a target of 371. Auckland Aces crumbled under the pressure of a big total and were all-out for just 191 runs. Scott Kuggeleijn took nine wickets in the match, followed by Brett Hampton, who took six. The Knights drew the next two games against Otago Volts and Central Stags. In the 5th game, they were up against Canterbury Kings. Batting first, Joe Carter scored a superb century, helping the Northern Knights get to 278. They got Canterbury all out for just 222, getting a small lead in the first innings. Joshua Brown took four wickets. In the second innings, Bharat Popli scored a century, helping set a big target of 437. Canterbury did well but fell short by 54 runs in the end, handing Northern Knights their third win of the season. With the form Northern Knights are in, this game should be a cakewalk for them against the Auckland Aces. Weather Conditions The weather on the match day at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland is expected to be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The temperature will range between a high of 24°C, and a low of 14°C. There is no significant chance of rain on the match days. These are perfect conditions for a cricket match. AUCK vs ND Pitch Report The venue of the match is Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland. It is a secondary ground adjacent to the Eden Park Complex in Auckland. It is primarily used for domestic T20 and One-day matches and training sessions for the teams. The venue has hosted a limited number of international matches, mostly in the women and youth categories. The venue has a seating capacity of around 4,000 spectators. Toss: To Bat The pitch at Eden park oval is a true batting wicket. Central Stags scored 700 runs in the first innings here in the previous game. Auckland themselves scored 567 batting first in the 7th game. The team winning the toss should bat first here and try to set the game up with a big score in the first innings.