Central Stags (CS) will take on Wellington Firebirds (WF) in the 16th game of the The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 the match will be played at the McLean Park, Napier on 18th December 2022 at 03:30 AM IST.
CS vs WF (Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 16 - Match Information
Match: Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 16
Date: 18th December 2022
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
CS vs WF, McLean Park, Napier Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the McLean Park, Napier is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 239 runs. The pitch at the McLean Park, Napier 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 McLean Park, Napier
Temperature will hover around 18 °C with 96% humidity. 3.33 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 69% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
CS vs WF, Head to Head
In the 76 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Finnley Hugh Allen
Finn Allen is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 246 runs averaging 49.2 per match.
- Dane Cleaver
Dane Cleaver can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Dane Cleaver has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 53, 12, 33, 99 runs averaging 39.4 per match.
- Devon Philip Conway
Devon Conway is a Batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Devon Conway is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 131 runs averaging 26.2 per match.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Oliver Robert Newton
Ollie Newton can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Ollie Newton bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 1, 1, 6, 2 wickets at an average of 2. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 6, 2, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Brett Randell has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 3, 1, 2, 3, 1 wickets at an average of 2.
- Seth Hayden Arnold Rance
Seth Rance is a Bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Seth Rance bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 0, 2, 3, 4, 2 wickets at an average of 2.2.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Michael Bracewell is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 53 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Josh Clarkson is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 0, 42, 0, 0, 26 runs at an average of 13.6 per match.
- Douglas Andrew John Bracewell
Doug Bracewell is an All Rounder and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Doug Bracewell has taken 1, 2, 3, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
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CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The Top Point Getters for Central Stags are Seth Rance with 70 match fantasy points. Ray Toole with 66 match fantasy points and Doug Bracewell with 55 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Wellington Firebirds are Nick Kelly with 94 match fantasy points. Tom Blundell with 62 match fantasy points and Rachin Ravindra with 56 match fantasy points.
CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Michael Gordon Bracewell
Michael Bracewell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Michael Bracewell has scored 14, 12, 7, 14, 6 runs averaging 10.6 per match.
- Oliver Robert Newton
Ollie Newton is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches Ollie Newton has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 6, 2, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a Bowler and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches Brett Randell has taken 3, 1, 2, 3, 1 wickets at an average of 2.
- Seth Hayden Arnold Rance
Seth Rance is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Seth Rance has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2.
- Finnley Hugh Allen
Finn Allen is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 246 runs at an average of 49.2 per match.
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, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Lauchie Johns, Jakob Bhula, Luke Georgeson, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, David Hancock, Devan Vishvaka, Nick Greenwood, Adam Leonard, James Hartshorn and Tim Robinson
Central Stags (CS) Squad: Ross Taylor, Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Seth Rance, Ben Smith, Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Liam Dudding, Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, Ma'ara Ave, Bayley Wiggins, Joey Field, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox, Brett Johnson and Curtis Heaphy
CS vs WF Possible Playing XI
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Possible Playing XI: Tom Blundell, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Nick Kelly, Troy Johnson, Ollie Newton, Logan van Beek, Michael Snedden, Ben Sears, Rachin Ravindra and Michael Bracewell
Central Stags (CS) Possible Playing XI: Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce, Seth Rance, Brett Randell, Blair Tickner, Ajaz Patel, Doug Bracewell, Brad Schmulian and Josh Clarkson
CS vs WF Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Dane Cleaver and Devon Conway
Batters: Finn Allen, Nick Kelly and Will Young
All-Rounders: Josh Clarkson, Logan van Beek and Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Brett Randell, Ollie Newton and Seth Rance
Captain: Michael Bracewell
Vice-Captain: Ollie Newton
CS vs WF (Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 16 Preview
Central Stags have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Wellington Firebirds have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Wellington Firebirds beat Central Stags by 50 runs. Seth Rance scored the highest fantasy points for Central Stags with 138 match fantasy points while Ollie Newton topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Wellington Firebirds with 218 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Central Stags vs Auckland Aces Last Match Scorecard) played by Central Stags against Auckland Aces, Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was Brett Randell who scored 109 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Northern Districts, Northern Districts beat Wellington Firebirds by 33 runs. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Finn Allen who scored 132 fantasy points.