Central Stags will be up against the Canterbury in the 23rd match of the The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 the match will be played at the McLean Park, Napier on 14th February 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.

CS vs CTB (Central Stags vs Canterbury), Match 23 - Match Information
Match: Central Stags vs Canterbury, Match 23
Date: 14th February 2025
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
CS vs CTB, McLean Park, Napier Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the McLean Park, Napier is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 225 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for McLean Park, Napier
Temperature is expected to be around 18.22 °C with 66% humidity. 3.44 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% 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.
CS vs CTB, Head to Head
In the 80 matches played between these 2 teams, Canterbury Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Central Stags.
CS vs CTB 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 | 302 | 75.5 | 0 | - | 13, 85, 56, 142, 6 | - |
Chad Bowes | 5 | 287 | 71.8 | 0 | - | 30, 0, 205, 48, 4 | - |
Henry Nicholls | 5 | 40 | 8 | 0 | - | 8, 6, 8, 18, 0 | - |
- Curtis George Heaphy
Curtis Heaphy is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 302 runs at an average of 75.5 per match.
- Chad Jayson Bowes
Chad Bowes is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Chad Bowes has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 287 runs averaging 71.8 per match.
- Henry Michael Nicholls
Henry Nicholls is a Batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Henry Nicholls is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match.

CS vs CTB 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cameron Paul | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
Blair Tickner | 4 | 2 | - | 4 | 33 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
Scott Janett | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 0 | - | 0, 115 | - |
- Cameron Behrnes Paul
Cameron Paul can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Cameron Paul bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 14.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Blair Marshall Tickner
Blair Tickner is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Blair Tickner has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 33. Blair Tickner has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 3, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 2 wickets.

CS vs CTB 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zakary Foulkes | 3 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 24.3 | 0, 7, 0, 11, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
Josh Clarkson | 3 | 68 | - | 4 | 21.8 | 0, 62, 0, 6, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
Brad Schmulian | 3 | 109 | 54.5 | 1 | 54 | 0, 74, 0, 1, 34 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Zakary Glen Foulkes
Zakary Foulkes is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Zakary Foulkes has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 24.3. Zakary Foulkes has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Josh Clarkson has scored 0, 62, 0, 6, 0 runs averaging null per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets, averaging at 21.8 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 4, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Josh Clarkson has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Bradley Dean Schmulian
Brad Schmulian is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Brad Schmulian is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 74, 0, 1, 34 runs averaging 54.5 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg spin and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 54 wickets per match.

Fantasy Tips Prediction | Dream Lineup | Team News | Team Head To Head Records | Player Head To Head Records
CS vs CTB 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zakary Foulkes | 3 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 24.3 | 0, 7, 0, 11, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
Cameron Paul | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
Josh Clarkson | 3 | 68 | - | 4 | 21.8 | 0, 62, 0, 6, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
Blair Tickner | 4 | 2 | - | 4 | 33 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
Curtis Heaphy | 5 | 302 | 75.5 | 0 | - | 13, 85, 56, 142, 6 | - |
- Zakary Glen Foulkes
Zakary Foulkes is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Zakary Foulkes has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 24.3. Zakary Foulkes has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Cameron Behrnes Paul
Cameron Paul can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Cameron Paul has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 14.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Josh Clarkson is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 62, 0, 6, 0 runs at an average of null per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets, averaging at 21.8 wickets per match. Josh Clarkson has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 4, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Blair Marshall Tickner
Blair Tickner is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Blair Tickner has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 33. Blair Tickner has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 3, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Curtis George Heaphy
Curtis Heaphy is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Curtis Heaphy is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 302 runs averaging 75.5 per match.

CS vs CTB Squad Information
Canterbury (CTB) Squad: Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie, Chad Bowes, Ed Nuttall, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Sean Davey, Ken McClure, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Rae, Henry Shipley, Fraser Sheat, Jesse Frew, Rhys Mariu, Angus McKenzie, Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Matthew Boyle, Cameron Paul, Matt Rowe and Scott Janett
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
CS vs CTB Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Curtis Heaphy and Mitchell Hay
Batters: Henry Nicholls and Rhys Mariu
All-Rounders: Josh Clarkson, Brad Schmulian and Angus McKenzie
Bowlers: Zakary Foulkes, Cameron Paul, Blair Tickner and Angus Schaw
Captain: Cameron Paul
Vice-Captain: Zakary Foulkes
CS vs CTB (Central Stags vs Canterbury), Match 23 Preview
Central Stags have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Canterbury have played 6 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
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 Canterbury beat Central Stags by 3 runs. Ray Toole scored the highest fantasy points for Central Stags with 116 match fantasy points while Fraser Sheat topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Canterbury with 103 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Northern Districts vs Central Stags Last Match Scorecard) played by Central Stags against Northern Districts, Central Stags beat Northern Districts by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was Brett Randell who scored 151 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Wellington Firebirds, Canterbury beat Wellington Firebirds by 79 runs. The top fantasy player for Canterbury was Matthew Boyle who scored 165 fantasy points.