Northern Districts (ND) will be taking on Central Stags (CS) in the 13th game of the Plunket Shield, 2023/24 at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on 29th February 2024 at 03:00 AM IST.
ND vs CS (Northern Districts vs Central Stags), Match 13 - Match Information
Match: Northern Districts vs Central Stags, Match 13
Date: 29th February 2024
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
ND vs CS, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 310 runs. The pitch at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Temperature is expected to be around 22.35 °C with 48% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.54 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% 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, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ND vs CS, Head to Head
In the 99 matches played between these 2 teams, Batter of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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ND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bruce | 3 | 235 | 58.8 | 0 | - | 6, 105, 17, 26, 81 | - |
| Bharat Popli | 3 | 198 | 49.5 | 0 | - | 24, 52, 9, 31, 82 | - |
| Jack Boyle | 3 | 142 | 28.4 | 0 | - | 21, 72, 0, 47, 2 | - |
- Thomas Charles Bruce
Tom Bruce is a Batter and has an average of 133 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 235 runs at an average of 58.8 per match. Tom Bruce has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 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 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Bharat Popli
Bharat Popli is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Bharat Popli has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 198 runs averaging 49.5 per match.
- John Christopher Thwaites Boyle
Jack Boyle is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Jack Boyle has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 21, 72, 0, 47, 2 runs averaging 28.4 per match.
ND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaz Patel | 2 | 1 | - | 10 | 18.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 6, 2, 0 |
| Ray Toole | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 24.8 | 0, 8, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 2 |
| Neil Wagner | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 61 | 0, 33, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Ajaz Yunus Patel
Ajaz Patel is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ajaz Patel has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 6, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 18.7. Ajaz Patel has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Raymond Toole
Ray Toole is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ray Toole has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He bowls left-arm medium and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 6, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 24.8. Ray Toole has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Neil Wagner
Neil Wagner is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Neil Wagner has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 61. Neil Wagner has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
ND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 4 | 38.8 | 36, 0, 43, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| Brad Schmulian | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kristian Clarke | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 14 | 13 | 0, 9, 0, 0, 20 | 6, 0, 2, 6, 0 |
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Scott Kuggeleijn has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 38.8. Scott Kuggeleijn has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Bradley Dean Schmulian
Brad Schmulian is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Brad Schmulian has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 2 matches this player has scored 6 runs at an average of 2 per match. Brad Schmulian also bowls decently, bowling leg spin and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 25 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches Brad Schmulian played here and has taken 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Kristian David Charles Clarke
Kristian Clarke is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 2 matches Kristian Clarke has taken 14 wickets at an average of 13. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 2, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches Kristian Clarke played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
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ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 Hampton | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 10.1 | 22, 0, 13, 0, 0 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 3 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 4 | 38.8 | 36, 0, 43, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| Dane Cleaver | 3 | 125 | 25 | 0 | - | 34, 60, 6, 12, 13 | - |
| Joe Carter | 3 | 217 | 54.3 | 0 | - | 3, 98, 4, 54, 58 | - |
| Ray Toole | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 24.8 | 0, 8, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 2 |
| Jack Boyle | 3 | 142 | 28.4 | 0 | - | 21, 72, 0, 47, 2 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Northern Districts are Brett Hampton with 179 match fantasy points. Scott Kuggeleijn with 168 match fantasy points and Joe Carter with 130 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Central Stags are Dane Cleaver with 162 match fantasy points. Ray Toole with 125 match fantasy points and Jack Boyle with 112 match fantasy points.
ND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bruce | 3 | 235 | 58.8 | 0 | - | 6, 105, 17, 26, 81 | - |
| Bharat Popli | 3 | 198 | 49.5 | 0 | - | 24, 52, 9, 31, 82 | - |
| Ajaz Patel | 2 | 1 | - | 10 | 18.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 6, 2, 0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 4 | 38.8 | 36, 0, 43, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 |
| Brad Schmulian | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Thomas Charles Bruce
Tom Bruce is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 133 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Tom Bruce has scored 235 runs at an average of 58.8 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Tom Bruce played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Bharat Popli
Bharat Popli is a Batter and has an average of 129 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 24, 52, 9, 31, 82 runs at an average of 49.5 per match.
- Ajaz Yunus Patel
Ajaz Patel can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Ajaz Patel has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 18.7. Ajaz Patel has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Scott Kuggeleijn has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 38.8. Scott Kuggeleijn has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Bradley Dean Schmulian
Brad Schmulian is an All Rounder and has an average of 107 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Brad Schmulian is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 2 matches he has scored 0, 0, 0, 5, 1 runs at an average of 2 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg spin and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 25 wickets per match. Brad Schmulian has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
ND vs CS Squad Information
Northern Districts (ND) Squad: Neil Wagner, Jeet Raval, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Joe Walker, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Seifert, Bharat Popli, Zak Gibson, Henry Cooper, Frederick Walker, Katene Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Sandeep Patel, Kristian Clarke, Ben Pomare, Tim Pringle and Scott Johnston
Central Stags (CS) Squad: Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Liam Dudding, Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, Bayley Wiggins, William Clark, Joey Field, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox and Curtis Heaphy
ND vs CS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tim Seifert
Batters: Tom Bruce, Bharat Popli, Jack Boyle, Jeet Raval and Joe Carter
All-Rounders: Scott Kuggeleijn, Brad Schmulian and Josh Clarkson
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel and Neil Wagner
Captain: Tom Bruce
Vice-Captain: Tim Seifert
ND vs CS (Northern Districts vs Central Stags), Match 13 Preview
Northern Districts have played 4 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Central Stags have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Plunket Shield, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Plunket Shield, 2023/24 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 17 of the Plunket Shield, 2022/23 where Mitchell Santner scored the highest fantasy points for Northern Districts with 401 match fantasy points while Tom Bruce topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Central Stags with 311 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Otago Volts vs Northern Districts Last Match Scorecard) played by Northern Districts against Otago Volts, Northern Districts beat Otago Volts by 34 runs. The top fantasy player for Northern Districts was Brett Hampton who scored 179 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Canterbury, Central Stags drew with Canterbury. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was Dane Cleaver who scored 162 fantasy points.