Northern Knights vs Central Stags 17th Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Brett Hampton	2	3	0	0	66.67
Bharat Popli	70	64	8	2	109.38
Katene Clarke	20	13	0	2	153.85
Colin de Grandhomme	15	9	1	1	166.67
H Cooper	5	24	1	0	20.83
Jeet Raval	19	26	4	0	73.08
Mitchell Santner	41	36	4	2	113.89
Tim Seifert	7	7	1	0	100.00

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Ajaz Patel	6.0	0	57	0	9.50
Brett Randell	7.0	2	26	2	3.71
Brad Schmulian	2.0	0	19	2	9.50
Raymond Toole	5.0	0	39	1	7.80
Doug Bracewell	8.0	1	24	1	3.00
Tom Bruce	2.2	0	18	1	7.71

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Ajaz Patel	1	1	0	0	100.00
Ben Smith	4	40	0	0	10.00
Brett Randell	0	4	0	0	0.00
Brad Schmulian	13	31	0	0	41.94
Curtis Heaphy	22	93	2	0	23.66
Raymond Toole	0	6	0	0	0.00
Dane Cleaver	1	7	0	0	14.29
Doug Bracewell	50	33	2	4	151.52
Greg Hay	150	310	15	0	48.39
Josh Clarkson	0	4	0	0	0.00
Tom Bruce	161	256	15	2	62.89

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Brett Hampton	10.0	3	21	0	2.10
Kristian Clarke	18.0	7	38	2	2.11
Tim Pringle	25.0	1	92	3	3.68
Colin de Grandhomme	13.0	3	41	0	3.15
Jeet Raval	1.0	0	1	0	1.00
Joe Walker	27.0	2	112	1	4.15
Mitchell Santner	36.2	7	102	3	2.81

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Brett Hampton	40	29	6	2	137.93
Bharat Popli	105	189	12	0	55.56
Katene Clarke	1	9	0	0	11.11
Kristian Clarke	0	2	0	0	0.00
Tim Pringle	10	34	0	0	29.41
Colin de Grandhomme	54	54	4	3	100.00
H Cooper	29	56	5	0	51.79
Jeet Raval	119	197	13	1	60.41
Joe Walker	1	3	0	0	33.33
Mitchell Santner	136	176	18	4	77.27
Tim Seifert	5	11	1	0	45.45

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Ajaz Patel	27.2	3	134	2	4.90
Brett Randell	21.0	4	77	1	3.67
Brad Schmulian	12.0	0	45	3	3.75
Raymond Toole	26.0	10	76	1	2.92
Doug Bracewell	25.0	5	86	2	3.44
Josh Clarkson	14.0	1	77	1	5.50
Tom Bruce	1.0	0	9	0	9.00

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Ajaz Patel	3	18	0	0	16.67
Ben Smith	4	17	1	0	23.53
Brett Randell	5	19	0	0	26.32
Brad Schmulian	108	243	6	0	44.44
Curtis Heaphy	6	14	0	0	42.86
Raymond Toole	6	37	1	0	16.22
Dane Cleaver	12	9	3	0	133.33
Doug Bracewell	0	1	0	0	0.00
Greg Hay	15	55	1	0	27.27
Josh Clarkson	13	15	2	0	86.67
Tom Bruce	67	120	2	3	55.83

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Brett Hampton	12.0	2	39	1	3.25
Kristian Clarke	12.0	4	33	1	2.75
Tim Pringle	12.0	0	57	0	4.75
Colin de Grandhomme	6.0	3	8	1	1.33
Joe Walker	23.0	2	53	1	2.30
Mitchell Santner	26.1	3	51	5	1.95

NK vs CD Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Mar 04, 2023

NK vs CD Match Prediction - Mar 04, 2023

The Plunket Shield 2022-23 season continues to get exciting with every passing match and up next in the tournament we have a match between Northern Districts and Central Districts. The match is scheduled to be played from 4th March 2023 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Both teams will be looking to secure a win in this match to not only improve their position on the points table but also gain much needed momentum moving into the second half of the tournament.

In terms of the last five head-to-head encounters, Central Districts have had an upper hand and might be a more confident team here. Regardless, we expect a cracker of a contest here in this match.

NK vs CD Team Previews

Northern Knights

Northern Districts will be led by Joe Carter, and their squad includes several talented players such as Tim Southee, Scott Kuggeleijn, and Kane Williamson. However, not all of them are going to be available owing to other duties and Northern Districts might not be at their full-strength. Northern Districts have had a mixed start to the season, winning one of their four matches and losing three. They currently occupy the fourth spot on the points table, and a win in this match will take them closer to the top of the table.

Northern Knights Playing 11

Brett Hampton, Bharat Popli, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Tim Pringle, Colin de Grandhomme, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval, Joe Walker, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert.

Central Stags

On the other hand, Central Districts, led by Tom Bruce, have had a similar start to the season, winning two of their four matches and losing one, with one match ending in a draw. They currently occupy the third spot on the points table, and a win in this match will take them to the top of the table. Central Districts have a strong squad, including players such as Ross Taylor, Doug Bracewell, and Ajaz Patel, and they will be looking to continue their good form in this match. Again, Central Districts too are unlikely to come out with their full-strength lineup. A win here will do them a world of good and that is exactly what they will be aiming for.

Central Stags Playing 11

Ajaz Patel, Ben Smith, Brett Randell, Brad Schmulian, Curtis Heaphy, Raymond Toole, Dane Cleaver, Doug Bracewell, Greg Hay, Josh Clarkson, Tom Bruce.

NK vs CD Toss Prediction

Owing to the surface, weather, and other conditions, we expect the captain winning the toss to field first.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

As is the case with must surfaces in New Zealand, the pitch at the Bay Oval is generally known to be a good batting surface, with some assistance for the fast bowlers early on. The weather conditions in Mount Maunganui can be quite unpredictable, with rain and overcast conditions likely to play a significant role in the outcome of the match. Team batting first would be targeting a total of 350 but anything over 300 would be considered good.

NK vs CD Betting Tips

Overall, this match promises to be an exciting encounter between two talented teams. Northern Districts will be looking to secure a win at home and improve their position on the points table, while Central Districts will be looking to continue their good form and get near the top spot on the table. Fans can expect to see some top-quality cricket as both teams battle it out on the field. Given what we have seen and the combinations of the two sides, a bet on Central Districts win should be the way to go here.

Written by Prashant Dhamija on 04 March 2023 Last updated