Auckland Aces (AA) will lock horns with Central Stags (CS) in the 31st game of the The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 the match will be played at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin on 28th February 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.
AA vs CS (Auckland Aces vs Central Stags), Eliminator - Match Information
Match: Auckland Aces vs Central Stags, Eliminator
Date: 28th February 2025
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
AA vs CS, University of Otago Oval, Dunedin Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 255 runs.
Weather Report for University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
Temperature will hover around 18.37 °C with 70% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.1 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
AA vs CS, Head to Head
In the 82 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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AA vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Heaphy | 5 | 157 | 52.3 | 0 | - | 22, 0, 37, 13, 85 | - |
| Cam Fletcher | 5 | 299 | 99.7 | 0 | - | 31, 66, 55, 80, 67 | - |
| Tom Bruce | 5 | 256 | 51.2 | 0 | - | 73, 0, 16, 28, 139 | - |
- Curtis George Heaphy
Curtis Heaphy can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Curtis Heaphy has scored 157 runs at an average of 52.3 per match.
- Cameron Dean Fletcher
Cam Fletcher is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 31, 66, 55, 80, 67 runs averaging 99.7 per match.
- Thomas Charles Bruce
Tom Bruce is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Tom Bruce has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 73, 0, 16, 28, 139 runs averaging 51.2 per match.
AA vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Randell | 3 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 28.3 | 22, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| Danru Ferns | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 18.7 | 0, 8, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 2, 4, 0 |
| Jayden Lennox | 3 | 58 | 29 | 7 | 18.6 | 24, 0, 34, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 3 |
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Brett Randell is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 28.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 5, 1, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Brett Randell has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 3, 2, 0 wickets.
- Daniel Kruger Ferns
Danru Ferns is a Bowler and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Danru Ferns has taken 0, 0, 2, 4, 0 wickets at an average of 18.7. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 2, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches Danru Ferns played here and has taken 4, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets.
- Jayden Richard Lennox
Jayden Lennox is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches Jayden Lennox has taken 7 wickets at an average of 18.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Jayden Lennox played here and has taken 3, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets.
AA vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Neesham | 3 | 58 | 29 | 6 | 15.2 | 7, 0, 51, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 3 |
| Brad Schmulian | 4 | 94 | 31.3 | 4 | 17.5 | 1, 0, 78, 15, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
| Jock McKenzie | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 1 | 51 | 50, 0, 0, 0, 51 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches James Neesham has scored 58 runs at an average of 29 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 3 wickets, averaging at 15.2 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. James Neesham has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Bradley Dean Schmulian
Brad Schmulian is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Brad Schmulian is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 94 runs at an average of 31.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg spin and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 17.5 wickets per match.
- Jock James McKenzie
Jock McKenzie is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Jock McKenzie has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 101 runs averaging 33.7 per match. Jock McKenzie is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 51 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Jock McKenzie played here and has taken 2 wickets.
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AA vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Randell | 3 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 28.3 | 22, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 58 | 29 | 6 | 15.2 | 7, 0, 51, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 3 |
| Curtis Heaphy | 5 | 157 | 52.3 | 0 | - | 22, 0, 37, 13, 85 | - |
| Danru Ferns | 3 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 18.7 | 0, 8, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 2, 4, 0 |
| Jayden Lennox | 3 | 58 | 29 | 7 | 18.6 | 24, 0, 34, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 3 |
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a Bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 28.3. Brett Randell has been very successful against this team, taking 5, 1, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 3, 2, 0 wickets.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. James Neesham has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 7, 0, 51, 0, 0 runs averaging 29 per match. James Neesham also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 3 wickets, averaging at 15.2 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches James Neesham played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Curtis George Heaphy
Curtis Heaphy is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Curtis Heaphy has scored 157 runs at an average of 52.3 per match.
- Daniel Kruger Ferns
Danru Ferns is a Bowler and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 4, 0 wickets at an average of 18.7. Danru Ferns has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 2, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 4, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets.
- Jayden Richard Lennox
Jayden Lennox is a Bowler and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jayden Lennox bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches he has taken 0, 4, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 18.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Jayden Lennox has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 7 wickets.
AA vs CS Squad Information
Auckland Aces (AA) Squad: Martin Guptill, James Neesham, Cam Fletcher, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Finn Allen, Sean Solia, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, William O'Donnell, Adithya Ashok, Jock McKenzie, Quinn Sunde, Simon Keene, Matthew Gibson, Michael Sclanders, Jordan Sussex, Harjot Johal, Bevan John Jacobs, Nikith Perera, Lachlan Stackpole and Angus Olliver
Central Stags (CS) Squad: Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, William Clark, Joey Field, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox, Mason Hughes, Curtis Heaphy, Angus Schaw, Toby Findlay and Ewald Schreuder
AA vs CS Possible Playing XI
Auckland Aces (AA) Possible Playing XI: Finn Allen, Cam Fletcher, William O'Donnell, Sean Solia, Bevan John Jacobs, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, Angus Olliver, Louis Delport, James Neesham and Jock McKenzie
Central Stags (CS) Possible Playing XI: Tom Bruce, Curtis Heaphy, Jack Boyle, Dane Cleaver, Jayden Lennox, Brett Randell, Ray Toole, Toby Findlay, Brad Schmulian, Josh Clarkson and William Clark
AA vs CS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Curtis Heaphy and Dane Cleaver
Batter: Tom Bruce
All-Rounders: James Neesham, Brad Schmulian and William Clark
Bowlers: Brett Randell, Danru Ferns, Blair Tickner, Benjamin Lister and Louis Delport
Captain: Curtis Heaphy
Vice-Captain: Danru Ferns
AA vs CS (Auckland Aces vs Central Stags), Eliminator Preview
Auckland Aces have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Central Stags have played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by 6 wickets. Cam Fletcher scored the highest fantasy points for Auckland Aces with 98 match fantasy points while Tom Bruce topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Central Stags with 186 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces Last Match Scorecard) played by Auckland Aces against Wellington Firebirds, Wellington Firebirds beat Auckland Aces by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Auckland Aces was Jock McKenzie who scored 64 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Wellington Firebirds, Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 2 runs. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was Jayden Lennox who scored 169 fantasy points.