CS vs WF Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 16 of Plunket Shield 2023-24

Both sides will look for the victory to stay ahead in the tournament.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 08 Mar 2024, 02:27 IST

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Preview

The 16th match of Plunket Shield 2023-24 will be played between Central Stags and Wellington Firebirds at Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North on Friday (March 8). Central Stags have won two out of five with two games being drawn. Wellington Firebirds have managed to win three out of five games with two being drawn.

Central Stags played their last match against Northern Districts, where they scored 427 in the first innings. Angus Schaw scored 114(199). While his teammate, Curtis Heaphy scored 74(125). They restricted Northern Districts to 331 in the first innings as Ajaz Patel scalped seven wickets. Central Stags scored 117/2 and the game ended in a draw.

Wellington Firebirds played their previous game against Canterbury, Canterbury scored 526 in the first innings. Rhys Mariu 145(263) and Chad Bowes 114(110) were the top scorers. Wellington Firebirds were able to score 308 in the first innings. But they restricted Canterbury to 109 in 2nd innings. They chased the target of 328 and won the game by five wickets. Muhammad Arslan Abbas scored 110* off 160 and took his team towards victory.

Match Information

Central Districts vs Wellington, 17th Match

Plunket Shield, 7 Mar 2024, Thur, 3:00 AM IST ,Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North

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Weather Report

Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North

Clear

5.4Ā°C

84% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Central Stags

T
L
L
W
L

Wellington Firebirds

W
L
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Gareth Severin

WEF - wk

657 Runs

8Ā Matches

2

Greg Hay

CS - bat

643 Runs

8Ā Matches

3

Nick Kelly

WEF - bat

605 Runs

8Ā Matches

4

Muhammad Abbas

WEF -

450 Runs

7Ā Matches

5

BD Schmulian

CS - all

434 Runs

8Ā Matches

6

Tom Bruce

CS - bat

399 Runs

6Ā Matches

85.71

2Ā Matches

2

Will Young

CS - bat

69.33

2Ā Matches

3

Ajaz Patel

CS - bowl

68.06

8Ā Matches

4

Nick Greenwood

WEF - bat

64.67

8Ā Matches

5

Tom Blundell

WEF - wk

63.93

2Ā Matches

6

James Hartshorn

WEF - bowl

62.35

5Ā Matches

1

Nathan Smith

WEF - bat

33 Wkts

7Ā Matches

2

Peter Younghusband

WEF - bat

28 Wkts

8Ā Matches

3

Ajaz Patel

CS - bowl

26 Wkts

8Ā Matches

4

Blair Tickner

CS - bowl

25 Wkts

8Ā Matches

5

Liam Dudding

CS - bowl

22 Wkts

4Ā Matches

18 Wkts

5Ā Matches

2.46

5Ā Matches

2

Ajaz Patel

CS - bowl

2.72

8Ā Matches

3

Brett Randell

CS - bat

2.81

4Ā Matches

4

Ian McPeake

WEF - bat

2.93

1Ā Match

5

Nathan Smith

WEF - bat

2.94

7Ā Matches

6

BD Schmulian

CS - all

2.97

8Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Central Stags

JA Clarkson, TC Bruce, D Cleaver (wk), AY Patel, BM Tickner, LR Dudding, Curtis Heaphy, JCT Boyle, William Clark, BD Schmulian, GR Hay (C)

Bench : B Wiggins, DAJ Bracewell, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field

Wellington Firebirds

Nick Greenwood, NF Kelly (C), Nathan Smith, Gareth Severin, Callum McLachlan (wk), Muhammad Abbas, Michael Snedden, Tim Robinson, Logan van Beek, Jesse Tashkoff, Ian McPeake

Bench : Peter Younghusband, Troy Johnson, Ben Sears, James Hartshorn, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, AF Milne, Michael Bracewell

Injury and availability news

Will be added when there is an update.

Pitch Report

This surface has favored both batters and bowlers so far. Both teams might look to bat here and post a competitive total on the board.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

255

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Greg Hay CS | BAT

Central Stags' sKipper has scored 328 runs so far, so he can lead your fantasy team.

8
C

Nick Kelly WEF | BAT

Wellington Firebirds' batter has scored 510 runs so far, so he can be the skipper of your fantasy team as well.

8.5

Ajaz Patel CS | BOWL

Central Stags' spinner has scored 129 runs and picked up 20 wickets as well, so he can be a great addition to your fantasy team.

8

Nathan Smith WEF | BAT

Wellington Firebirds' all-rounder has scored 239 runs and picked up 28 wickets, so he becomes a must-pick for your fantasy team.

8

Raymond Toole CS | BOWL

Central Stags' bowler has scalped 18 wickets so far, so he can be a budget pick for your fantasy team.

7.5

Gareth Severin WEF | WK

Wellington Firebirds' batter has scored 429 runs so far, so he can be considered as the budget pick for your fantasy team.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8.5

Liam Dudding

CS | BOWL

Central Stags' all-rounder has scored only 15 runs and picked up two wickets, so he can be dropped from your fantasy team.

7

Tim Robinson

WEF | BAT

Wellington Firebirds' bowler has picked up only three wickets so far, so he can be avoided in fantasy teams.

Last Updated On - Mar 7 2024 2:27 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

CS

6 : 5

WEF

Credits Left
11.5/100

Head To Head
Dane Cleaver

8

Greg Hay

8.5

Tom Bruce

7

Nick Kelly

8

Gareth Severin

7.5

Josh Clarkson

8

BD Schmulian

8

Nathan Smith
C

8

Logan van Beek

8.5

Ajaz Patel
VC

8.5

Ben Sears

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

CS

6 : 5

WEF

Credits Left
11.5/100

Mega League
Dane Cleaver

8

Greg Hay
C

8.5

Tom Bruce

7

Nick Kelly

8

Gareth Severin

7.5

Josh Clarkson

8

BD Schmulian

8

Nathan Smith
VC

8

Peter Younghusband

8.5

Logan van Beek

8.5

Ajaz Patel

8.5

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