- Match: Central Stags vs Northern Brave
- Date- 30th December 2021
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
- Time- 7:10 AM IST
- Weather Forecast- Cloudy, 17-19 °C
CS vs NB, 17th Match, General Online Betting Odds
Central Stags- 1.80
Northern Brave- 2.00
CS vs NB Betting Odds Comparison
| Betting Sites with Odds For CS vs NB | CS (Odds) | NB (Odds) |
| Bet365 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Unibet | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Betway | 1.95 | 1.72 |
CS vs NB Today Match Prediction, 17th Match, 30th December
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Central Stags
After a good start to their campaign with two consecutive wins, the Central Stags have seen a downfall in their performance with a recent loss. The Stags are a strong side on paper and an up-to-scratch contender for the trophy. They have won three out of five matches and with two losses they are currently on the third spot in the points table with 12 points. They lost their last fixture to Auckland by 4 wickets.
Batting first against Auckland the opening duo, Bayley Wiggins and Greg Hay provided a good start to their side and Dane Cleaver added 42 runs on board. They posted a total of 168 runs for Auckland to chase. In return, we saw an enthralling performance from Martin Guptill as the Stags bowlers failed to restrict him.
Blair Tickner took three scalps but proved to be quite expensive with an economic rate of 10.00. Central Stags had a disappointing last season as they finished last and won only one-two match out of 10 games. But they are back with a revised strategy this year and are probable contenders to reach the finals.
Top Batsmen for Central Stags–
- Dane Cleaver- 217 Runs in 5 Matches, 175 Strike rate
- Josh Clarkson- 100 Runs in 4 Matches, 208.33 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Central Stags-
- Seth Rance– 10 Wickets in 5 Matches, 7.81 Economy
- Doug Bracewell- 6 Wickets in 4 Matches, 7.66 Economy
Northern Braves
After a shaky start in their first match, the Braves haven’t looked back and are winning back-to-back matches in the tournament. Northern Braves are off on a winning track again as they won the last three fixtures and are booming with confidence as things are going their way. They are currently placed at the top of the table with 14 points with three wins and a loss.
They played their last two fixtures against Auckland and came out victorious both times by six and four wickets respectively. The Braves bowlers completely annihilated the Auckland batters in the first innings as Anurag Sharma and Frederick Walker went on to take three scalps each and restricted them to a total of just 92 Runs.
They have a deep-seated batting line-up with the likes of Katene Clarke and Tim Seifert to provide them a good start. They have some terrific bowlers as well that could perform on any surface and we witnessed some splendid performances from Anurag Verma and Joe Walker.
Top Batsmen for Northen Braves-
- Joe Carter– 110 Runs in 4 matches, 102.80 Strike Rate
- Katene Clarke– 122 Runs in 5 matches, 135.55 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Northern Braves-
- Anurag Verma– 8 Wickets in 5 Matches, 6.60 Economy
- Joe Walker– 7 Wickets in 4 Matches, 6.41 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – T20 Domestic
| Total matches | 17 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 182 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 151 |
| Highest total recorded | Otago 249/3 |
| Lowest total recorded | Central Districts 107/10 |
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy in New Plymouth as we can see a dip in temperature early morning. It is expected to get a bit warmer as the day progresses. There are very slight chances for rain to play spoilsport and temperature will hover around 17-19 °C.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Pukekura Park will provide assistance to both batters and bowlers. The batters can play their strokes freely as the new ball comes nicely onto the bat. The surface is expected to get slower as the game progresses.
CS vs NB Today Match Prediction, Playing 11
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
Central Stags Playing 11-
Tom Bruce (C), Greg Hay, Dane Cleaver (WK), Bayley Wiggins, Christian Leopard, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Ben Wheeler, Jayden Lennox, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance.
Wicketkeeper- Dane Cleaver
Batsmen- Tom Bruce, Greg Hay, Christian Leopard, Bayley Wiggins
All-Rounder- Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell
Bowlers- Ben Wheeler, Jayden Lennox, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance.
Northern Braves Playing 11-
Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Brett Hampton, Henry Cooper, Scott Kuggeleijn, Anurag Verma, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Joe Walker
Wicketkeeper- Tim Seifert
Batsmen- Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke
All-Rounder- Joe Walker, Brett Hampton
Bowlers- Anurag Verma, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Scott Kuggeleijn
CS vs NB, 17th Match, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Northern Braves is expected to win against Central Stags.
Northern Brave looks a well-settled side than the Stags as of now with recent wins to back them up. While we saw a dip in the performance of Stags as they lost their last fixture to Auckland by 4 wickets. Northern Braves looks a bit more balanced side than Central Stags on paper with their key players like Joe Carter and Anurag Verma included and they are favorites to win this fixture.
Popular Betting Odds for CS vs NB, 17th Match, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Central Stags- Dane Cleaver (3.75)
Dane Cleaver is the main man for Central Stags to rely upon. So far in the tournament, he has amassed 217 runs in 5 matches with a strike rate of 175 and is currently the leading scorer in the tournament. He took his team to a respectable total against Auckland in his last innings scoring 42 runs of 27 balls. Cleaver is certainly a player that cannot be missed.
Top Batsmen for Northern Braves- Katene Clarke (4.33)
Katene Clarke is currently the leading scorer for the Braves. He is a decent player at the top of the order and has smashed 122 Runs in five matches including a high score of 49. The 22-year-old remained unbeaten scoring 32 Runs in the last match against Canterbury to take his side to victory. His hard-hitting abilities cannot be neglected as he smashed four sixes as well in his last inning with a strike rate of 266.67. He can prove to be vital in this match.
Top Bowler for Central Stags- Seth Rance (4.00)
Rance is the leading wicket-taker for the Stags right now and is in excellent form. He has ten scalps to his name in five matches he has been a part of. He will be looking to contribute a bit with the bat as well. Having age on his side the 34-year-old brings experience to his team and is expected to pick one or two scalps in this match.
Top Bowler for Northern Braves- Anurag Verma (4.50)
Verma is currently at the pinnacle for his form in this edition as he picked three scalps in a previous match against Auckland and restricted them to a mere total of 92 Runs. He conceded just 14 Runs in the same with a career-best economy of 4.66 alongside dismissing the opening duo for Auckland. Verma is currently the leading wicket-taker for his side with 8 wickets in 5 matches with an impressive 6.60 economical figure. He took two scalps in the last match against Canterbury and is expected to carry his current form in this contest as well.
