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Central Stags vs Auckland Aces, FT, Today Match Prediction
CD vs AUCK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Auckland Aces won the toss and choose to bat first
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 74 runs
Will the Auckland Aces be able to secure their third consecutive win?
- Sam Cassidy has scored 161 runs in the last two games for Central Stags this season.
- The first-innings average score at Saxton Oval, Nelson, is 288 runs in the Ford Trophy.
- Auckland’s Sean Solia has scored 174 runs and taken four wickets as well in the last two games.
Auckland Aces to win
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2026-27 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Saxton Oval Nelson Cricket Ground, Nelson, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 16.0°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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CD vs AUCK Match Prediction & Analysis
Central Stags are set to face Auckland Aces in the 7th match of the Ford Trophy 2026-27, scheduled for 4th November at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
Central Stags have not had a good start to the season, suffering defeats in both of their matches; as a result, they currently sit in fifth place on the points table. On the other hand, Auckland has delivered an outstanding performance, securing impressive victories in both matches played, which has placed them at the top of the points table.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
L
L
W
L
W
CD
341/10 in 44.2 7.69
FT
Northern Brave won by 62 runs
403/6 in 50.0 8.06
302/7 in 50.0 6.04
303/4 in 47.5 6.33
AUCK
W
W
W
L
L
AUCK
361/5 in 50.0 7.22
FT
Auckland won by 33 runs
311/10 in 44.1 7.04
309/10 in 74.4 4.14
77/2 in 14.5 5.19
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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191/10 in 57.0
PS
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 61 runs
0/0 in 0.0
149/5 in 17.3
147/9 in 18.0
205/10 in 45.2
FT
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 39 runs
244/6 in 50.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Stags Preview
The Central Stags delivered another poor performance in their last match, resulting in a 29-run defeat against Otago, their second consecutive loss of the season. Batting first, Otago posted a total of 233 runs; in response, the Central Stags were all out for just 24 runs.
Chasing the total, the Central did not get off to a good start, as their openers returned to the pavilion early. However, Brad Schmulian steadied the innings, scoring 47 runs, while Skipper Tom Bruce was the standout performer with 74 runs. Apart from them, the rest of the batsmen did not perform well, which led to Central Stage being all out for around 200 runs.
Prior to this, the bowling performance from the Central Stags was particularly good. Jake Gibson was the standout performer with three wickets for 39 runs in his 10 overs, and Oscar Wilde also claimed three wickets while Toby Findlay claimed two wickets.
In the batting department this season, Sam Cassidy is currently in excellent form, scoring 161 runs in the last two games, while Toby Findlay claimed five wickets in two innings.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Will Young, Taylor Bettelheim, Brad Schmulian, Tom Bruce ©, Dane Cleaver, Sam Cassidy, Jake Gibson, Ajaz Patel, Toby Findlay, Raymond Toole, Oscar Mabin
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2026-27
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Raymond Toole, Jake Gibson, Tom Bruce, Sam Cassidy, Josh Clarkson, Brad Schmulian, Taylor Bettelheim, Dane Cleaver, Toby Findlay
Auckland Aces Preview
The Auckland Aces secured their second win of the season by defeating Northern Districts by 4 wickets in their last match. Batting first, Northern Districts posted 167 runs, while Auckland chased down the target in 33.2 overs.
In the batting department, Auckland got off to a brilliant start from their top order, with captain Sean Solia scoring 54 runs off 77 balls, while Jaskaran Sandhu played an innings of 35 runs, which helped Auckland to chase the total comfortably.
In the bowling department, Auckland's bowlers also performed well. Angus Olliver proved to be the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 23 runs in his 9.4 overs; Harry Cullen-Hieatt also claimed three wickets, while Sean Solia and Adithya Ashok took two wickets each.
For Auckland, captain Sean Solia has been delivering consistently excellent performances with the bat; in the two matches played this season, he has scored 176 runs at an average of 87. Meanwhile, in the bowling department, Angus Olliver has taken six wickets across two matches.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Sean Solia ©, Dale Phillips, Cam Flatcher, Lachlan Stackpole, Ryan Harrison, Luke Watson, Jaskaran Sandhu, Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Jack Wright, Harry Cullen-Hieatt
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2026-27
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Dale Phillips, Lachlan Stackpole, Jaskaran Sandhu, Luke Watson, Adithya Ashok, Ryan Harrison, Angus Olliver, Samrath Singh, Cameron Fletcher, Bevon Jacobs, Harry Cullen-Hieatt
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Cloudy conditions are expected at Saxton Oval, Nelson, throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 17°C and 12°C.
CD vs AUCK Pitch Report
The pitch at the Saxton Oval, Nelson, generally plays as a balanced ground that tends to favour batsmen as the pitch settles, though fast bowlers can get early movement and bounce with the new ball. Spinners play a smaller role. Additionally, spinners can also play an important role as the match progresses. The venue has an average first-innings score of around 288 runs.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first. Hence, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first.
CD vs AUCK
Winning Prediction
Auckland Aces are the favourites to win this match as they look stronger in current form, having won both of their matches, while Central Stags have suffered two consecutive defeats. Auckland’s bowling attack has been particularly impressive, and their top order has also shown better consistency. Central Stags will rely heavily on Tom Bruce and Brad Schmulian, but their batting depth remains a concern. However, Central Stags have won three of the last five encounters between the two sides, which demonstrates that they certainly have the capability to put up a tough fight.
Auckland Aces to win
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