The Plunket Shield 2023-24 season will start at 03:00 AM IST with Auckland clashing with the Central Districts at a neutral venue. Auckland is the best team with 24 title wins in this 116-year-old championship tournament. Here, we discuss Auckland vs Central Districts Dream11 Prediction.
Mark Chapman and Lockie Ferguson from Auckland and Will Young from Central Districts are important for the 15-man squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. Their absence won’t harm the team. Auckland bowling all-rounder William Somerville got 26 wickets from 8 matches last year and was the 3rd-highest wicket-taker in the league.
Captain Tom Bruce of Central Districts scored 705 runs from 12 innings at an average of 70.50. There are many match-winners in the 2 teams separated from the skilled players who’ve joined the NZ ICC World Cup 2023 squad. 3 bowlers from Central Districts were among the best 10 wicket-takers last season.
AA vs CS Match Details:
| Match | Auckland vs Central Districts |
| Competition | Plunket Shield, 2023-24 |
| Date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Starting Time | 03:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand |
AA vs CS Prediction:
After the SUF analysis, Central Districts will win this match in our opinion.
AA vs CS Weather Report:
Basin Reserve in Wellington will be the venue for the first match of the Plunket Shield 2023-24 season. Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand has clear skies on October 20.
AA vs CS Pitch Report:
It is a balanced pitch at the Basin Reserve where the 2 batters and bowlers will track down help from the ground. Bowlers will get some movement with the new ball in the first innings and batters will find it easy to play their strokes as the game continues on Day 2 and 3.
AA vs CS Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Sean Solia will be a top choice for Vice-captain of this team, and Brad Schmulian will be a good choice for the captaincy.
AA vs CS Dream11 Prediction:
| Wicket-Keepers | Ben Horne, Dane Cleaver |
| Batters | Robert ODonnell, George Worker, Tom Bruce |
| All-Rounders | Sean Solia(VC), Simon Keene, Brad Schmulian(C) |
| Bowlers | Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner |
AA vs CS Playing XI:
Auckland Aces:
Mark Chapman, William O Donnell, Sean Solia, Ben Horne (wk), Robert ODonnell (c), George Worker, Danru Ferns, Adithya Ashok, Ben Lister, Simon Keene, William Somerville, Matt Gibson
Central Stags:
Brad Schmulian, Ben Smith, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Curtis Heaphy, Bayley Wiggins, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Brett Randell, Doug Bracewell, Raymond Toole
AA vs CS Livestream Details:
Fans can watch the livestream of Auckland vs Central Districts on the NZC YouTube site and application. Auckland vs Central Districts will be live-broadcast on Sky Sport.