Auckland vs Canterbury Kings, The Ford Trophy 2022, Today Match Prediction

auc vs ck Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Auckland will be looking to continue their decent form when they take on Canterbury in the 25th match of the 2022-23 The Ford Trophy to be played at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.

In the previous match, Auckland registered a seven-wicket win over Wellington, courtesy excellent contributions from George Worker, William O’Donnell and Louis Delport. The team management will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Canterbury suffered defeat at the hands of Otago. Skipper Hamish Rutherford will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this contest.

In a game played earlier this season, Canterbury registered a eight-wicket win over Auckland.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Auckland Preview

The franchise have failed to show consistency with bat and ball so far this season. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of George Worker, captain Robert O’Donnell, William O’Donnell, Cole Briggs and Sean Solia to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener George Worker played exceedingly well for Auckland and finished the innings with the top-score of 91 off 97 balls with the help of thirteen fours and one six. He was well supported by William O’Donnell, who showcased excellent form and smashed 64 runs off 81 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Adithya Ashok, Louis Delport, Kyle Jamieson, Sean Solia and Matt Gibson to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Left-arm orthodox Louis Delport was standout bowler on display for Auckland and claimed 4 for 29 in his full quota of overs.

Auckland Predicted Playing XI:

Robert O’Donnell (c), Sean Solia, George Worker, Cole Briggs (wk), William O Donnell, Ryan Harrison, Kyle Jamieson, Ross ter Braak, Louis Delport, Adithya Ashok, Matt Gibson

Canterbury Kings Preview

With four wins and three losses, Canterbury are lying at second position in the league table. In the batting department, the side will be on the likes of Ken McClure, Chad Bowes, Mitch Hay, wicket-keeper Cam Fletcher and skipper Cole McConchie to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Canterbury failed to adjust to the conditions and were bundled out for 169 runs in 46 overs.

For Canterbury, Leo Carter showcased decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 51 off 75 balls. He was well supported by Mitch Hay, who chipped in with 42 runs off 40 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be on the likes of Ed Nuttall, Zakary Foulkes, William O’Rourke, Blake Coburn and Cole McConchie to deliver crucial breakthroughs

In the previous match, Blake Coburn was the standout bowler on display for Canterbury and claimed 2 for 25 in 9.5 overs.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher (wk), Chad Bowes, Mitch Hay, Ken McClure, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Blake Coburn, William O’Rourke, Ed Nuttall.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for Monday’s match is going to be thundery showers with a gentle breeze. The wicket prepared for the game is going to favor the bowling units because there has been a lot of rain in the past couple of days.

Venue Details

Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland is going to host the 25th match of the 2022-23 The Ford Trophy between Auckland and Canterbury.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 240 runs. The first inning score at Eden Park Outer Oval is around 180 to 190 runs.