Match 4 of the "The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 " will be played between Central Stags and Wellington Firebirds (CS vs WF) at the Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North on 30th November 2022 at 03:30 AM IST.
CS vs WF (Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 4 - Match Information
Match: Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 4
Date: 30th November 2022
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North
CS vs WF, Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface 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 14 matches is 226 runs. The pitch at the Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North 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 Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North
Temperature is expected to be around 16.63 °C with 92% humidity. 5.75 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
CS vs WF, Head to Head
In the 75 matches played between these 2 teams, Wellington Firebirds Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Central Stags.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Thomas Ackland Blundell
Tom Blundell is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Tom Blundell has scored 58, 12, 53, 80, 151 runs averaging 70.8 per match.
- Dane Cleaver
Dane Cleaver is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 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 recently played 5 matches this player has scored 99, 83, 6, 4, 32 runs at an average of 44.8 per match.
- William Alexander Young
Will Young is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Will Young has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 37, 7, 24, 104, 20 runs averaging 38.4 per match.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Brett Randell has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Logan van Beek bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Oliver Robert Newton
Ollie Newton is a Bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Ollie Newton has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches Michael Bracewell has scored 70 runs at an average of 14 per match.
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Nathan Smith has scored 12, 12, 43, 47, 14 runs averaging 25.6 per match.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is an All Rounder and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 26, 15, 31, 6 runs at an average of 15.6 per match.
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CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The Top Point Getters for Central Stags are Blair Tickner with 79 match fantasy points. Seth Rance with 78 match fantasy points and Will Young with 55 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Wellington Firebirds are Ollie Newton with 113 match fantasy points. Peter Younghusband with 49 match fantasy points and Logan van Beek with 45 match fantasy points.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Michael Bracewell has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 12, 7, 14, 6, 31 runs at an average of 14 per match.
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Nathan Smith has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 128 runs averaging 25.6 per match.
- Luke Ian Georgeson
Luke Georgeson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Luke Georgeson has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 135 runs averaging 27 per match.
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a Bowler and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Brett Randell is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 3, 1, 0, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Logan van Beek bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 0, 3, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.
CS vs WF Squad Information
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Ollie Newton, Nick Kelly, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Lauchie Johns, Jakob Bhula, Luke Georgeson, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, David Hancock, Devan Vishvaka, Nick Greenwood, Adam Leonard, James Hartshorn and Tim Robinson
Central Stags (CS) Squad: Ross Taylor, Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Seth Rance, Ben Smith, Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Liam Dudding, Brad Schmulian, Ma'ara Ave, Bayley Wiggins, Joey Field, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox and Curtis Heaphy
CS vs WF Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Dane Cleaver and Tom Blundell
Batters: Jakob Bhula, Ross Taylor and Will Young
All-Rounders: Luke Georgeson, Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith
Bowlers: Brett Randell, Ollie Newton and Peter Younghusband
Captain: Michael Bracewell
Vice-Captain: Nathan Smith
CS vs WF (Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 4 Preview
Central Stags have played 1 match in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Wellington Firebirds have also played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 25 of the The Ford Trophy, 2021/22 where Adam Milne scored the highest fantasy points for Central Stags with 102 match fantasy points while Logan van Beek topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Wellington Firebirds with 91 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Otago Volts vs Central Stags Last Match Scorecard) played by Central Stags against Otago Volts, Central Stags beat Otago Volts by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was Dane Cleaver who scored 149 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Canterbury, Canterbury beat Wellington Firebirds by 102 runs. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Ollie Newton who scored 113 fantasy points.