Match Details to Note:
Match: Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces, ODI match
Date: February 1st, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Kennards Hire Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand.
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces
Northern Districts (Match Odds- 2.10)
Preview
Northern Districts has an NRR of 0.552 and has won three of their five games this season. They defeated Central Districts by four wickets at Cobham Oval, as they pursued an 186 total with six wickets and over eight overs remaining.
This season, Brett Hampton has been the team’s most productive batter, averaging 94 and scoring 188 runs in 4 innings. He bats in the lower middle order most of the time, and the squad can really benefit from his cameos.
The other two hitters we are rooting for to do well in this game are Joe Carter (165 runs in 4 innings at an average of 41.25) and captain Jeet Raval (128 runs in 4 innings at an average of 42.66).
Regarding the bowlers, you can count on Kristian Clarke to deliver another outstanding showing. He recently took nine wickets this season against Central Districts, including a match-winning burst of 3-25 from eight overs.
Scott Kuggeleijn has also been reliable, taking six wickets at 23.16 in four innings.
Full Squad:
Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval (c), Flynn Sumpter, Brett Hampton, Peter Bocock (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Kristian Clarke, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher
Players to watch out for:
Brett Hampton
This season, Brett Hampton has been the team’s most productive batter, averaging 94 and scoring 188 runs in 4 innings. He bats in the lower middle order most of the time, and the squad can really benefit from his cameos.
Scott Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn has also been reliable, taking six wickets at 23.16 in four innings.
Possible Playing XI:
Tim Seifert (wk), Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Jeet Raval (c), Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Tim Pringle, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher
Auckland Aces (Match Odds- 1.75)
Preview
With four victories in their last five games, the Auckland Aces have solidified their position at the top of the standings. They have been victorious in their last several games and recently defeated Wellington by a fantastic 10-run margin (DLS method). Sean Solia (92 off 88 balls) and Robert O’Donnell (75* off 78 balls) both scored strong half-centuries to enable Auckland, who batted first in that game, produce a challenging 295-3 total.
After that, Wellington was unable to reach the DLS goal of 275 in 35 overs.
Our hitter to keep an eye on is Finn Allen, who struggled in the last game. Currently leading the tournament hitting rankings, the opener has amassed 387 runs at an average of 77.40 in just 5 innings.
Our top choices for bowling are Ben Lister (3 wickets in 2 matches at 23.66) and Danru Ferns (8 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 32.50).
Full Squad:
Finn Allen, Sean Solia, Cole Briggs, Robert ODonnell (C), Cam Fletcher (wk), William O Donnell, Ryan Harrison, Jock McKenzie, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Ben Lister.
Players to watch out for:
Finn Allen
Our hitter to keep an eye on is Finn Allen, who struggled in the last game. Currently leading the tournament hitting rankings, the opener has amassed 387 runs at an average of 77.40 in just 5 innings.
Ben Lister
Our top choices for bowling is Ben Lister (3 wickets in 2 matches at 23.66).
Possible Playing XI:
Finn Allen, Sean Solia (c), Robert O’Donnell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Ben Lister
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Toss Prediction:
Wellington lost the preceding match at Eden Park Outer Oval despite opting to bowl first. We believe that the teams will select to bat first after winning the toss and take a cue from it.
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Pitch Report:
Generally speaking, the surface at Eden Park Outer Oval is balanced, giving quick bowlers and batsmen alike something to work with. But it will probably act like a normal New Zealand surface most of the time, favouring the batsmen. Seafarers will find greater assistance with their variations when the surface slows down a bit.
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Match Report:
Recently, Auckland and Northern Districts have split the spoils, winning two of their past four games between them. Auckland, though, appears to be the far superior all-around squad this time. In particular, their hitting appears to be risky. There’s not much dividing the two sides on the bowling side.
Auckland Aces is the clear to win the Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces match at the odds of 1.75
Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Our hitter to keep an eye on is Finn Allen, who struggled in the last game. Currently leading the tournament hitting rankings, the opener has amassed 387 runs at an average of 77.40 in just 5 innings.
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