Match 9 of the The Ford Trophy, 2023/24 has Central Stags taking on Wellington Firebirds at the Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North on 3rd December 2023 at 03:00 AM IST.
CS vs WF (Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 9 - Match Information
Match: Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 9
Date: 3rd December 2023
Time: 03:00 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 is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 15 matches is 222 runs. The pitch at the Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North is a balanced 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 15.01 °C with 97% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.49 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. 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 77 matches played between these 2 teams, Wellington Firebirds Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Central Stags.
CS vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Greenwood | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 4, 10, 10, 3, 14 | - |
| Dane Cleaver | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 93, 4, 9, 0 | - |
| Nick Kelly | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 0 | 0 | 15, 0, 0, 44, 52 | - |
- Nicholas Anthony Greenwood
Nick Greenwood is a Batter and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 4, 10, 10, 3, 14 runs at an average of 8.2 per match.
- Dane Cleaver
Dane Cleaver is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Dane Cleaver is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 106 runs averaging 21.2 per match.
- Nicholas Frederick Kelly
Nick Kelly is a Batter and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Nick Kelly has scored 111 runs averaging 22.2 per match.
CS vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 10 | 2 | 1, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 4 |
| Brett Randell | 3 | 12 | 2.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 6, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Ollie Newton | 3 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 15 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is a Bowler and has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a Bowler and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Brett Randell is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Oliver Robert Newton
Ollie Newton is a Bowler and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler
CS vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 163 | 32.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 0, 42, 108 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 73 | 14.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 37, 0, 24, 0, 12 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Bevan Small | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 10, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rachin Ravindra has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 163 runs at an average of 32.6 per match.
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Nathan Smith has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 73 runs averaging 14.6 per match.
- Bevan James Small
Bevan Small is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Bevan Small has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
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CS vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Toole | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 5, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Josh Clarkson | 3 | 52 | 10.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 44, 0, 6, 2 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| William Clark | 3 | 104 | 20.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 59, 0, 43, 2 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Troy Johnson | 5 | 195 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 57, 26, 4, 78, 30 | - |
| Ben Sears | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 10 | 2 | 1, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 4 |
The Top Point Getters for Central Stags are Ray Toole with 135 match fantasy points. Josh Clarkson with 108 match fantasy points and William Clark with 84 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Wellington Firebirds are Troy Johnson with 68 match fantasy points. Ben Sears with 60 match fantasy points and Adam Milne with 42 match fantasy points.
CS vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 10 | 2 | 1, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 4 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 163 | 32.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 0, 42, 108 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Brett Randell | 3 | 12 | 2.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 6, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 73 | 14.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 37, 0, 24, 0, 12 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 25, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is a Bowler and has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Adam Milne is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an All Rounder and has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 0, 13, 0, 42, 108 runs at an average of 32.6 per match.
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a Bowler and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nathan Smith is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 73 runs at an average of 14.6 per match.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches Logan van Beek has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
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, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin and Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Central Stags (CS) Squad: Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Ben Smith, Dane Cleaver, Bevan Small, Will Young, 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, Curtis Heaphy and Angus Schaw
CS vs WF Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Callum McLachlan
Batters: Nick Greenwood and Tim Robinson
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith and Logan van Beek
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Ollie Newton, Jayden Lennox, Bevan Small and Michael Snedden
Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-Captain: Nick Greenwood
CS vs WF (Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 9 Preview
Central Stags have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Wellington Firebirds have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 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 16 of the The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 where Tom Bruce scored the highest fantasy points for Central Stags with 190 match fantasy points while Luke Georgeson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Wellington Firebirds with 100 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Central Stags vs Canterbury Last Match Scorecard) played by Central Stags against Canterbury, Central Stags beat Canterbury by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was Ray Toole who scored 135 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Northern Districts, Northern Districts beat Wellington Firebirds by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Nathan Smith who scored 72 fantasy points.