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Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces, FT, Today Match Prediction
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ND vs AUCK Win Probability
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Will the Auckland Aces be able to continue their winning run?
- Northern Brave’s Robert O’Donnell has scored 145 runs in the last game against Central Stags.
- The first-innings average score at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, is 263 runs in the Ford Trophy.
- Sean Solia has scored 120 runs and taken two wickets in the last game against Canterbury.
Auckland Aces
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2026-27 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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ND vs AUCK Betting Odds
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ND vs AUCK Match Prediction & Analysis
Northern Brave are set to face Auckland Aces in the 4th match of the Ford Trophy 2026-27, scheduled for 31st October at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Both Northern Districts and Auckland have had an excellent start to the tournament, kicking off their campaigns on a winning note. Following their victories in their respective previous matches, they currently occupy the first and second positions on the points table. They will certainly look to maintain this momentum as the tournament progresses.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ND
W
L
L
W
L
ND
341/10 in 44.2 7.69
FT
Northern Brave won by 62 runs
403/6 in 50.0 8.06
281/7 in 50.0 5.62
163/10 in 36.1 4.51
AUCK
W
W
L
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
240/8 in 50.0 4.8
243/5 in 43.5 5.54
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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187/5 in 20.0
SST20
Northern Districts beat Auckland Aces by 5 wickets
193/5 in 19.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Northern Brave Preview
Northern Brave's performance was brilliant in the previous game as they secured a 62-run victory against Central Stags. Batting first, Northern Brave batted well and posted a huge total of 403 runs; in response, Central Districts were restricted to just 341.
In the batting department in the previous game, Brave got an excellent start from their top order, with Michael Sclanders playing an innings of 97 runs. Captain Robert O'Donnell was the standout performer for the team, delivering a magnificent knock of 145 runs off 102 balls. Additionally, Brett Hampton and Xavier Bell contributed innings of 44 and 50 runs, respectively, helping the team's total surpass 400.
Moreover, Northern Brave also delivered an impressive performance in the bowling department. Joshua Brown was the star performer for the team, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs in 8.2 overs, while James Naylor claimed 3 wickets and Michael Sclanders took 2.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Aryan Mann, Michael Sclanders, Joe Carter, Robert O'Donnell ©, Brett Hampton, Xavier Bell, Katene Clarke, Joshua Brown, James Naylor, Snehith Reddy, Cooper Rowell
Northern Brave Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2026-27
Auckland Aces Preview
The Auckland Aces also made a fantastic start to the tournament, securing their first win of the season by defeating Canterbury by 33 runs in their last match. Batting first, Auckland posted 361 runs, while Canterbury could only manage 311 runs in response.
In the batting department, Auckland got off to a brilliant start from their top order, with captain Sean Solia scoring 120 runs off 119 balls, while Dell Phillips played an innings of 112 runs off 95 balls; together, the pair added 219 runs for the first wicket. Additionally, Cam Fletcher played a superb innings of 58 runs off just 40 balls, which helped Auckland reach a formidable total of 361 runs.
Following an impressive batting display, Auckland's bowlers also performed well. Adithya Ashok proved to be the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 64 runs in his 9 overs; Angus Oliver also claimed three wickets, while captain Sean Solia took two.
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
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Partly sunny conditions are expected at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 15°C and 11°C.
ND vs AUCK Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, offers a balanced pitch that generally favours batters once they settle in, while providing early assistance to the fast bowlers. As the match progresses and the ball softens, the pitch trues up and becomes quite favourable for stroke-play. The surface is known for consistent pace and true bounce. Moreover, the surface can slow down slightly as it wears, bringing spinners into play in the middle overs. The venue has an average first-innings score of around 263 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first. Hence, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to chase.
ND vs AUCK
Winning Prediction
Auckland Aces will be the favourites to win this match against Northern Districts. Both teams have made an excellent start to the tournament, but Auckland appear to have a slight edge based on their recent head-to-head record. In their last five meetings, Auckland have won three matches, while Northern Districts have managed just one victory. Auckland also produced a strong all-round performance in their previous match against Canterbury. Although Northern Districts were equally impressive against Central Stags, Auckland's superior recent head-to-head record gives them the advantage. Therefore, the Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.
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