Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces: Wellington and Northern Districts are the undisputed leaders going into the Plunket Shield final sprint, but Central Districts and Canterbury are still a possibility to place in the top two. Otago and Auckland are positioned at the bottom of the table, with only three draws to their credit. And those two would be fighting for the relegation position, if there was one!
The Test match between Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces will take place from March 8th, 2024, at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces, Test match
Date: March 7th, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces
Northern Districts (Match Odds- 1.55)
Preview
In the previous round of Plunket Shield matches, Northern Districts and Central Districts tied. If they hope to win this game as well, they will need to improve both at bat and with the ball.
Even if Northern Districts’ innings in the last game were limited to one, they will be unhappy with how the squad collapsed from 202/2 to 331 all out in response to Central Districts’ 427. The squad lost because they were lacking in middle and lower order runs, but they will be counting on Henry Cooper (83), and Bharat Popli (111), to score big again.
Matthew Fisher was the most successful bowler for Northern Districts, taking 12 wickets in two innings with the ball. Even though Tim Pringle might enter the game if the pitch picks up spin later in the game, he took 4/100 in the opening innings and will be a threat once more.
Full Squad:
Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c), Bharat Popli, Joe Walker, Joe Carter, Sandeep Patel, Peter David Bocock (wk), Brett Hamton, Tim Pringle, Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher
Players to watch out for in:
Henry Cooper
The squad lost the last match because they were lacking in middle and lower order runs, but they will be counting on Henry Cooper. He scored (83) and is expected to score big again.
Mathew Fisher
Matthew Fisher was the most successful bowler for Northern Districts, taking 12 wickets in two innings with the ball.
Possible Playing XI:
Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c), Bharat Popli, Joe Walker, Joe Carter, Sandeep Patel, Peter David Bocock (wk), Brett Hamton, Tim Pringle, Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher
Auckland Aces (Match Odds- 2.45)
Preview
In the last round of games, Auckland Aces hosted Otago in Dunedin and were one wicket away from winning their first Plunket Shield match. You could argue that the team at the bottom of the table has turned the corner for this season because they are currently two games undefeated!
After significant performances against Otago from William O’Donnell, Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, captain Robert O’Donnell, and George Worker, Auckland’s batting lineup will be full of confidence going into this match.
Louis Delport and Harjot Johal, who both enter this match in excellent form, will probably be the main bowlers.
Full Squad:
William O’Donnell, Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, Robert O’Donnell (c), George Worker, Cam Fletcher (wk), Jock McKenzie, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver,
Players to watch out for:
Henry Nicholls
After significant performances against Otago from William O’Donnell, Auckland’s batting lineup will be full of confidence going into this match.
Louis Delport
Louis Delport will enter this match in excellent form, will probably be the main bowler.
Possible Playing XI:
William O’Donnell, Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, Robert O’Donnell (c), George Worker, Cam Fletcher (wk), Jock McKenzie, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver,
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Toss Prediction:
Given that days two and three of this match are expected to see more sun, we believe that both captains will go into the toss intending to win and will decide to bowl first on Friday morning.
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Pitch Report:
With no rain predicted for the game, it appears to be going to be a really pleasant four days in Hamilton. Even though Friday and Saturday are predicted to have a lot of cloud cover, the humidity may still be above 50% on most days.
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Match Report:
The Auckland Aces were very near to winning their first Plunket Shield match of the season in their most recent match against the Northern Districts, who are now ranked second and in form. This could be the Aces’ closest opportunity to win this season. Since Northern Districts’ starting lineup is made up of reliable players, we predict that they will win this game as well.
Northern Districts is the clear to win the Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces match at the odds of 1.55
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Most Recommended Player for Bet:
The squad lost the last match because they were lacking in middle and lower order runs, but they will be counting on Henry Cooper. He scored (83) and is expected to score big again.
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