Before rain halted play, Central Districts were successful in their massive 192-run chase, scoring 109/2 in 9.4 overs. Will Young was brutal, scoring 67 runs off 27 balls, including 7 sixes and 4 boundaries. At the other end, Ben Smith (27 runs) provided much-needed support. In the final overs, Josh Clarkson and Dane Cleaver will take the aggressive route to support their top order.
In their 20 overs, their bowlers gave up 191 runs, not a good day. Randell (3/22) and Jayden Lennox (3/1), who bowled well together, each took 3 wickets. During the match, Raymond Toole and Angus Schaw scored runs at over 13 RPO. With figures of 3-0-20-0, Ajaz Patel bowled effectively.
In the previous match, Otago needed 19.2 overs to score 123/5. Dean Foxcroft, Michael Rippon, and Llew Johnson all contributed to their team’s victory in the match with impressive 20-plus cameo performances. With Hamish Rutherford, Dale Philips, and Finnie in their playing XI, they have a strong batting lineup.
Their bowlers performed admirably, taking the opposition out for 120/8 runs. During the match, Michael Rae’s 4-0-18-3 run was breathtaking. In the match, Jake Gibson and Bacon each contributed one wicket, and Ben Lockrose took two wickets.
Central Districts vs Otago Match details :
- Match: Central Districts vs Otago, 20th Match
- Date & Time: 21-01-2023 (Saturday) 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson Stadium
Central Districts vs Otago Prediction :
The crucial phase of Super Smash 2022-23 has begun, and teams are attempting to climb the points table. In order to put themselves in a good position to qualify for the playoffs, each team strives to select its best starting lineup and score crucial points in each match.
To begin their campaigns, despite both teams losing their initial matches, they rebounded strongly with consecutive victories. In this match as well, they will want to maintain their winning streak.
Saxton Oval, Nelson Stadium Pitch report :
The best strategy is to chase because the pitch is great for bats and batters will eat the bowlers in the match. Nelson is one of the Central Districts’ home grounds. In this match, we anticipate an average score between 160 and 180 runs.
Saxton Oval, Nelson Stadium Weather report :
One of the more tranquil tracks is Nelson, where batters will have an advantage and enjoy batting. On the day of the match, Nelson will experience sunny weather without any anticipated precipitation.
Central Districts vs Otago Head to head :
In Super Smash matches, Central Stags have dominated Otago.
| Matches Played | CS Won | OTG Won | Tie | No Result |
| 25 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Central Districts vs Otago Fantasy tips :
- Central Stags have triumphed overwhelmingly in both of their tournament matches at this venue. In both of the matches, they put up more than 200 runs.
- The Central Stags’ batting order is exceptional, with each batsman performing admirably.
- Otago has had a lot of inconsistent play despite having a few good batters.
Central Districts vs Otago Dream 11 :
- Batsmen: Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Will young
- All Rounder: George Worker(C), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell(vc), Anaru Kitchen
- Wicket Keeper: Dane Clever
- Bowler: Blair Tickner, Mitchell McClenaghan, Matthew Bacon
Central Districts vs Otago Live Cricket Score :
The tournament will be shown on Sky Sports in New Zealand and Australia, and Star Sports will show it in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. PTV Sports is where you can watch the game if you are from Pakistan.
Fans in the United States can watch the games on Willlow TV, while those in South Africa can watch them on SuperSport.
Central Districts vs Otago Playing 11 :
Central Stags:
- Dane Cleaver, Ben Smith, Josh Clarkson, Randell, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole, Tom Bruce, Brett Johnson, Bayley Wiggins, Will Young, Ajaz Patel
Otago Volts:
- Hamish Rutherford, Dale Philips, Foxcroft, Finnie, Michael Rippon, Michael Rae, Llew Johnson, Nick Kwant, Mathew Bacon, Jake Gibson, Ben Lockrose