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Toss Winner - Central Stags won the toss and choose to bat first
Central Stags beat Canterbury Kings by 295 runs
Central Districts face stern test against Canterbury at Napier
- Central Districts registered a comprehensive win over Wellington in a game played at Basin Reserve.
- Curtis Heaphy and Brad Schmulian produced match-winning performances for Central Districts in the previous match played against Wellington.
- Canterbury’s previous match against Otago ended in a draw.
Expect Canterbury to register a comfortable win over Central Districts at McLean Park.
| Tournament: | Plunket Shield 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Mclean Park, Napier, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.1°C|Sunny |
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CD vs CANT Betting Odds
CD vs CANT Match Prediction & Analysis
Central Districts will face Canterbury in the ninth match of the Plunkett Shield 2025-26 played at Mclean Park in Napier, starting from 5th December (Friday).
In the previous match, Central Districts registered a comprehensive win over Wellington, courtesy unbeaten centuries from Curtis Heaphy and Brad Schmulian. With this result, Central Districts registered their first win of the Plunkett Shield competition.
On the other hand, Canterbury’s previous game against Otago ended in a tame draw. Captain Henry Nicholls will be hoping that the side can put on a strong show against Central Districts.
Last season, Canterbury beat Central Districts by a comprehensive margin of an innings and 132 runs in a four-day game played at Christchurch.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
W
L
L
W
W
CD
354/9 in 87.3 4.05
365/2 in 83.1 4.39
191/10 in 57.0 3.35
PS
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 61 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
266/2 in 43.4 6.09
264/5 in 50.0 5.28
201/10 in 41.3 4.84
FT 2025-26
Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by 136 runs337/5 in 50.0 6.74
CANT
W
W
W
W
L
CANT
248/10 in 87.4 2.83
PS
Canterbury Kings beat Northern Brave by 5 wickets
371/5 in 93.1 3.98
266/2 in 43.4 6.09
264/5 in 50.0 5.28
210/8 in 50.0 4.2
211/4 in 39.3 5.34
337/8 in 50.0 6.74
316/9 in 50.0 6.32
259/8 in 49.0 5.29
258/10 in 49.5 5.18
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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142/8 in 19.0
185/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Stags Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Will Young, Curtis Heaphy, Brad Schmulian, Tom Bruce and Dean Foxcroft to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Chasing 361 runs for victory, Curtis Heaphy and Brad Schmulian smashed centuries for Central Districts to see Central Districts registered a comfortable victory.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Blair Ticker, Josh Clarkson, Ajaz Patel, Raymond Toole and William Clark to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Blair Tickner was the pick of the bowlers for Central Districts and claimed five wickets against Wellington.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Curtis Heaphy,Will Young,Brad Schmulian,Dean Foxcroft,Tom Bruce (c),Josh Clarkson,William Clark,Bayley Wiggins (wk),Ajaz Patel,Blair Tickner,Raymond Toole
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of Plunket Shield 2025-26
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
William Clark, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Curtis Heaphy, Jayden Lennox, Ajaz Patel, Brad Schmulian, Raymond Toole, Tyler Annand, Taylor Bettelheim
Canterbury Kings Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Matthew Boyle, and wicket-keeper Mitchell Hay to do the bulk of the scoring.
In their first innings against Otago, Canterbury posted a mammoth score of 501 runs for loss of seven wickets, courtesy centuries from captain Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi and Sean Davey.
Henry Nicholls once again smashed unbeaten ton to see Canterbury declare their second innings at 233 runs for the loss of four wickets.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Michael Rae, Ish Sodhi, Angus McKenzie, Fraser Sheat and Sean Davey to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi was the pick of the bowlers for Canterbury and claimed seven wickets against Otago.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Latham,Chad Bowes,Rhys Mariu,Henry Nicholls (c),Matthew Boyle,Mitchell Hay (wk),Ish Sodhi,Angus McKenzie,Sean Davey,Fraser Sheat,Michael Rae
Canterbury Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Plunket Shield 2025-26
Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:
Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Sean Davey, Jesse Frew, Mitchell Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie, Angus McKenzie, Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Michael Rae, Fraser Sheat, Ish Sodhi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at McLean Park, Napier in the last year’s Plunkett Shield competition in the two completed matches is 278 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with humidity around 60%.
CD vs CANT Pitch Report
McLean Park, Napier is going to host the ninth match of the 2025 Plunkett Shield competition played between Central Districts and Canterbury.
Toss: To Bowl
McLean Park, Napier has been a great venue for side batting. Last season, the two matches played at Napier have been won by chasing team. With fair weather predicted for the game, both the teams will be keen to win the toss and bowl first.
CD vs CANT
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Canterbury will be favorites to win their match against Central Districts. With likes of Henry Nicholls, Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi, and Angus McKenzie showing decent form so far, the team management will be hoping that Canterbury can bring their A-game to the table in this fixture.
Expect Canterbury to register a comfortable win over Central Districts at McLean Park.
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