Match 24 of the Plunket Shield, 2023/24 has Northern Districts taking on Wellington Firebirds at the Seddon Park, Hamilton on 24th March 2024 at 03:00 AM IST.
ND vs WF (Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 24 - Match Information
Match: Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 24
Date: 24th March 2024
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
ND vs WF, Seddon Park, Hamilton Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Seddon Park, Hamilton will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 288 runs. The pitch at the Seddon Park, Hamilton 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 Seddon Park, Hamilton
Temperature will hover around 21.06 °C with 65% humidity. 0.94 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 86% 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, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ND vs WF, Head to Head
In the 100 matches played between these 2 teams, Northern Districts Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Wellington Firebirds.
ND vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Severin | 3 | 261 | 52.2 | 0 | - | 105, 32, 10, 61, 53 | - |
| Bharat Popli | 3 | 234 | 46.8 | 0 | - | 17, 39, 43, 24, 111 | - |
| Joe Carter | 3 | 257 | 51.4 | 0 | - | 2, 54, 124, 58, 19 | - |
- Gareth Severin
Gareth Severin is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Gareth Severin has scored 261 runs averaging 52.2 per match.
- Bharat Popli
Bharat Popli is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 120 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Bharat Popli has scored 234 runs averaging 46.8 per match.
- Joseph Franklyn Carter
Joe Carter is a Batter and has an average of 98 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 257 runs averaging 51.4 per match.
ND vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Fisher | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 46.5 | 5, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Ian McPeake | 2 | 82 | 27.3 | 3 | 53.7 | 2, 0, 44, 0, 36 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Frederick Walker | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 28.3 | 16, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 2 |
- Matthew John Fisher
Matthew Fisher is a Bowler and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matthew Fisher is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 46.5. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Iain Geoffrey McPeake
Ian McPeake is a Bowler and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ian McPeake bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 53.7. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0, 5, 0, 5 wickets in the recent matches. Ian McPeake has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
ND vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan van Beek | 2 | 84 | 84 | 3 | 60 | 0, 50, 0, 52, 34 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 12.5 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Brett Hampton | 2 | 46 | 15.3 | 2 | 43 | 0, 0, 28, 0, 18 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 114 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Logan van Beek is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 60. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 4, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Logan van Beek has been very successful at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 4, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 134 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Nathan Smith bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 12.5. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 5, 0, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Brett Raymond Hampton
Brett Hampton is an All Rounder and has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Brett Hampton bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 43. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Brett Hampton has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
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ND vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Younghusband | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 9 | 28 | 0, 80, 0, 7, 0 | 5, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Joe Carter | 3 | 257 | 51.4 | 0 | - | 2, 54, 124, 58, 19 | - |
| Brett Hampton | 2 | 46 | 15.3 | 2 | 43 | 0, 0, 28, 0, 18 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gareth Severin | 3 | 261 | 52.2 | 0 | - | 105, 32, 10, 61, 53 | - |
| Kristian Clarke | 2 | 25 | 8.3 | 2 | 59 | 12, 0, 4, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Michael Snedden | 2 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 70.5 | 0, 32, 2, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Northern Districts are Joe Carter with 238 match fantasy points. Brett Hampton with 211 match fantasy points and Kristian Clarke with 126 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Wellington Firebirds are Peter Younghusband with 247 match fantasy points. Gareth Severin with 130 match fantasy points and Michael Snedden with 88 match fantasy points.
ND vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 12.5 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 2 | 84 | 84 | 3 | 60 | 0, 50, 0, 52, 34 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gareth Severin | 3 | 261 | 52.2 | 0 | - | 105, 32, 10, 61, 53 | - |
| Bharat Popli | 3 | 234 | 46.8 | 0 | - | 17, 39, 43, 24, 111 | - |
| Brett Hampton | 2 | 46 | 15.3 | 2 | 43 | 0, 0, 28, 0, 18 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 134 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Nathan Smith is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 2 matches he has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 12.5. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 5, 0, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 114 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Logan van Beek is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 60. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 4, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Logan van Beek has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Gareth Severin
Gareth Severin is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. Gareth Severin is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 261 runs averaging 52.2 per match.
- Bharat Popli
Bharat Popli is a Batter and has an average of 120 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Bharat Popli has scored 234 runs at an average of 46.8 per match.
- Brett Raymond Hampton
Brett Hampton is an All Rounder and has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 43. Brett Hampton has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
ND vs WF Squad Information
Northern Districts (ND) Squad: Neil Wagner, Jeet Raval, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Joe Walker, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Seifert, Bharat Popli, Zak Gibson, Henry Cooper, Peter Bocock, Frederick Walker, Katene Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Sandeep Patel, Kristian Clarke, Ben Pomare, Tim Pringle, Scott Johnston and Josh Brown
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Ollie Newton, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, Adam Leonard, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin and Muhammad Arslan Abbas
ND vs WF Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Peter Bocock and Callum McLachlan
Batters: Gareth Severin, Bharat Popli, Muhammad Arslan Abbas and Jeet Raval
All-Rounders: Nathan Smith, Logan van Beek, Brett Hampton and Peter Younghusband
Bowler: Matthew Fisher
Captain: Nathan Smith
Vice-Captain: Matthew Fisher
ND vs WF (Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 24 Preview
Northern Districts have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Wellington Firebirds have also played 7 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Plunket Shield, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Plunket Shield, 2023/24 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Wellington Firebirds drew with Northern Districts. Brett Hampton scored the highest fantasy points for Northern Districts with 192 match fantasy points while Nathan Smith topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Wellington Firebirds with 195 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Canterbury vs Northern Districts Last Match Scorecard) played by Northern Districts against Canterbury, Canterbury beat Northern Districts by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Northern Districts was Scott Kuggeleijn who scored 248 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Otago Volts, Wellington Firebirds beat Otago Volts by an innings and 42 runs. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Peter Younghusband who scored 247 fantasy points.