CK vs NK Match Preview
The number one batter for Canterbury this year in terms of average has been LJ Carter. He has scored 128 runs from 5 games at an average of 64.00. He has hit 3 sixes and 13 fours in the process. Chad Bowes has also done a terrific job for Canterbury and he is their leading batter in the competition. He has scored 147 runs with an average of 49.00 and a terrific strike rate of 159.78. He has his 7 sixes and 14 boundaries in this period. CD Fletcher has scored 75 runs from 5 innings with a top score of 35 not out.
HB Shipley has been the leading bowler for Canterbury this year. From his 4 outings in the competition, he has picked up 6 scalps with a strike rate of 7.65. Other bowlers that are doing a decent job for Canterbury are W O'Rourke and Ej Buttall who have 5 wickets each to their credit. Foulkes bowled economically in the only game he played and also picked up a wicket in the match.
The batting charge for the Northern Districts men is being led by KD Clarke. He has amassed 122 runs from 5 matches with an average of 30.50. But he has hit 16 fours and 3 sixes in the process. Tim Seifert has also been among the runs for the Northern Knights putting together 96 runs from 4 innings with a top score of 59 runs. Jeet Raval has scored 93 runs from 4 innings with a solid strike rate of 140.90. Tim Seifert is scoring his runs at a strike rate of 162.71. As far as the Northern Brave bowling attack is concerned the leading bowlers for them have been TJG Pringle and KDC Clarke. They have both picked up to 5 wickets each in the competition so far.
Weather Report
It is expected that we will get cloudy conditions during this game on the 13th of January. Faster bowlers are going to enjoy these conditions as they will get the ball to move laterally due to the cloud cover. The pitch is flat and it will facilitate the batters to play their strokes. Any team that will bat first here will eye a score of 160 runs which will be an at-par score.
Pitch Report
The Hagley Oval in Christchurch is a smallish ground and has very short square boundaries. This is a terrific advantage to the batters that can play their shots. However, these conditions are quite challenging for the spinners on either side as this pitch will not offer any help to the spinners. The quicker bowlers will enjoy bowling on the track especially if they get the opportunity to bowl first in the match.
Notable stats
Northern Districts team leads the head-to-head between the two sides in recent games.
If you consider the last 5 games played between these two sides, you will find the Northern Brave team leading the head-to-head 4-1. But one significant fact is that Canterbury won the last match played between these two sides earlier in the competition.
Chad Bowes has terrific figures.
Chad Bowes has not only scored 147 runs from 5 innings; he has scored them on a canter. He has s strike rate of 159.78 at the moment. He has already hit 2 fifties in the competition.
Team News
There do not seem to be any injury worries at the moment from either of the team management.
CK vs NK Probable 11
CK Playing 11
- Todd Astle
- Cam Fletcher (Wk)
- Cole McConchie (C)
- Chad Bowes
- Blake Coburn
- Edward Nuttall
- Theo van Woerkom
- Angus McKenzie
- Sean Davey
- Leo Carter
- Will Williams
NK Playing 11
- Neil Wagner
- Jeet Raval (C)
- Brett Hampton
- Joe Carter
- Scott Kuggeleijn
- Tim Seifert (Wk)
- Bharat Popli
- Henry Cooper
- Katene Clarke
- Matthew Fisher
- Scott Johnston
Dream11 Prediction
The Northern Knights team is currently struggling with their batting. Their top-order batsmen are not being able to build big partnerships. This has become a headache for the team and they will have to get it right to have any hopes of winning this game. The Canterbury Kings are going into this match with a resounding victory and they have also beaten the Knights earlier in the season. They are also playing at home which is always an advantage for any team. So, we will bet with Canterbury Kings to win this match.
Top Picks
LJ Carter: Carter is one of the leading batters for Canterbury having scored 128 runs with a top score of 86 runs. You can expect him to score big runs again at the top of the order.
Chad Bowes: Bowes has scored 147 runs so far in the tournament with a strike rate of 159.78. He has hit two fifties and has scored 14 boundaries and 7 sixes in the competition.
Dane Cleaver: Cane Cleaver is the top batter for Northern Knights. He has hit 149 runs from 4 innings with a strike rate of 129.46.
JA Clarkson: JA Clarkson is the leading run-getter for Northern Knights scoring 178 runs from 4 innings with an average of 59.33 and has hit 10 sixes already.
CK vs NK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: T. Seifert
Batters: L. Carter, C. Bowes (C), J. Raval, K. Clarke
All-rounders: C. McConchie, H. Shipley, K. Clarke (VC)
Bowlers: N. Wagner, E. Nuttall, W. O'Rourke
