The Ford Trophy 2024/25 Match 1-3: Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions - October 20th

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the The Ford Trophy, Match 1 - Auckland Aces vs Central Stags and Match 2 - Northern Districts vs Otago Volts and Match 3 - Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings, to be played on the 20th of October at the Pukekura Park, New Plymouth; Cobham Ovall, Whangarei and Basin Reserve, Wellington.

Match 1 - Auckland Aces vs Central Stags (Pukekura Park, New Plymouth)


Current Form Auckland Aces:

Auckland Aces are the runners up of The Ford Trophy. They lost to Canterbury Kings in the Final match of last edition.

The top run scorer for Auckland Aces in the previous edition was Robert O'Donnell with 635 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Auckland Aces in the previous edition was Daniel Kruger Ferns with 16 scalps under his belt.

Players to look out for:

1. Finn Allen - He is one of the most powerful strikers of the cricket ball in world cricket. Allen is expected to be the best run scorer for Auckland Aces in the competition.

2. Danru Ferns - He picked up most wickets for Auckland Aces in the previous edition. He is expected to shine bright with the ball this season as well.


Current Form Central Stags:

Central Stags finished at the 5th position on points table in the previous edition of The Ford Trophy. They managed to win only 3 matches in the competition.

The top run scorer for Central Stags in the previous edition was Bradley Dean Schmullan with 354 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Central Stags in the previous edition was Blair Tickner with 17 scalps under his belt.

Players to look out for:

1. Tom Bruce - He is in phenomenal form with the bat lately. Bruce can infuse momentum into the innings with his hard hitting skills.

2. Blair Tickner - He is an experienced campaigner who can provide breakthroughs for his team when it matters the most.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Auckland Aces

Robert O’Donnell (captain),Finn Allen, George Worker, Mark Chapman, Nikith Perera, William O’Donnell, Harjot Johal, Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wicket-keeper), Cole Briggs (wicket-keeper), Quinn Sunde (wicket-keeper), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex, Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson, Yahya Zeb

Central Stags

Greg Hay (captain), Jack Boyle, Tom Bruce, Will Young, William Clark, Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field, Josh Clarkson, Bayley Wiggins (wicket-keeper), Curtis Heaphy (wicket-keeper), Dane Cleaver (wicket-keeper), Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Liam Dudding, Matt Rowe, Ray Toole


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Central Stags

Who will win?-  Auckland Aces

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Finn Allen (Auckland Aces), Tom Bruce (Central Stags)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Danru Ferns (Auckland Aces), Blair Tickner (Central Stags)

Most Sixes – Finn Allen (Auckland Aces), Tom Bruce (Central Stags)

Player of the Match- Finn Allen (Auckland Aces)

Team Scores Batting first – Auckland Aces 275+, Central Stags 255+

Match Handicap : Auckland Aces



Match 2 - Northern Districts vs Otago Volts (Cobham Ovall, Whangarei)


Current Form Northern Districts:

Northern Districts finished at the 4th position on points table in the previous edition of The Ford Trophy.

The top run scorer for Northern Districts in the previous edition was Joe Carter with 350 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Northern Districts in the previous edition was Kristian Clarke with 18 scalps under his belt.

Players to look out for:

1. Jeet Raval - Skipper Rawal is a very experienced cricketer who can take the game away from the opposition in a matter of few overs.

2. Tim Pringle - He is an intelligent bowler who keeps the batters on leash in terms of run scoring. Pringle will play an important role for Northern Districts in the upcoming matches.


Current Form Otago Volts:

Otago Volts performed very well in the last edition of The Ford Trophy. However, they lost to Auckland Aces in the Eliminator Final and failed to qualify for the Final Match.

The top run scorer for Otago Volts in the previous edition was Thom Parkes with 319 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Otago Volts in the previous edition was Luke Georgeson with 16 scalps under his belt.

Players to look out for:

1. Dean Foxcroft - He is hard hitting batter who can score quickly when needed by his team.

2. Jacob Duffy - Duffy has a knack of picking up wickets in crunch situations and he is expected to play a big role in Otago Volts' campaign.


Let's have a look at the squads:

Otago Volts

Dean Foxcroft (captain), Dale Phillips, Hamish Rutherford, Jacob Cumming, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Ollie White, Thorn Parkes, Ben Lockrose, Jake Gibson, Luke Georgeson, Max Chu (wicket-keeper), Andrew Hazeldine, Jacob Duffy, Jarrod McKay, Matthew Bacon, Tommy Clout, Travis Muller

Northern Districts

Jeet Raval (captain), Bharat Popli, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Sandeep Patel, Brett Hampton, Kristian Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ben Pomare (wicket-keeper), Peter Bocock (wicket-keeper), Tim Seifert (wicket-keeper), Frederick Walker, Joe Walker, Josh Brown, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner, Scott Johnston, Tim Pringle, Tim Southee, Zak Gibson


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Otago Volts

Who will win?-  Otago Volts

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Jeet Raval (Northern Districts), Dean Foxcroft (Otago Volts)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Tim Pringle (Northern Districts), Jacob Duffy (Otago Volts)

Most Sixes – Jeet Raval (Northern Districts), Dean Foxcroft (Otago Volts)

Player of the Match- Jacob Duffy (Otago Volts)

Team Scores Batting first – Otago Volts 250+, Northern Districts 220+

Match Handicap : Otago Volts 



Match 3 - Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings (Basin Reserve, Wellington)


Current Form Wellington Firebirds:

Wellington Firebirds finished at the bottom most position on points table in the previous edition of The Ford Trophy. They managed to win only 2 games in the competition.

The top run scorer for Wellington Firebirds in the previous edition was Troy Johnson with 333 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Wellington Firebirds in the previous edition was Adam Milne with 12 scalps under his belt.

Players to look out for:

1. Tom Blundell - He is an experienced campaigner who plays proper cricketing shots to bring his team in advantageous positions.

2. Adam Milne - One of the best quick bowlers in New Zealand cricket, Milne is expected to be Wellington Firebirds' best bowler this season.


Current Form Canterbury Kings:

Canterbury Kings are the defending champions of The Ford Trophy. They won against Auckland Aces in the Final match of the last edition.

The top run scorer for Canterbury Kings in the previous edition was Chad Bowes with 334 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Canterbury Kings in the previous edition was William O'Rourke with 13 scalps under his belt.

Players to look out for:

1. Henry Nicholls - He is a highly skilled top order batter who can play long innings for his team, especially in the 50 overs format.

2. Michael Rippon - He is a smart bowler who doesn't give away freebies to the batters and picks up wickets based on the dot ball pressure.


Let's have a look at the squads:

Wellington Firebirds

Tom Blundell (captain/wicket-keeper), Gareth Severin, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Nick Greenwood, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, Logan van Beek, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Rachin Ravindra, Callum McLachlan (wicket-keeper), Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Adam Leonard, Adam Milne, Ben Sears, Ian McPeake, James Hartshorn, Michael Snedden, Ollie Newton

Canterbury Kings

Cole McConchie (captain), Bevon Jacobs, Chad Bowes, Dylan Hunter, Harry Chamberlain, Henry Nicholls, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Matt Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rippon, Sean Davey, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wicket-keeper), Tom Latham (wicket-keeper), Cameron Paul, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Michael Rae, William O’Rourke


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Wellington Firebirds

Who will win?-  Canterbury Kings

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Henry Nicholls (Canterbury Kings), Tom Blundell (Wellington Firebirds)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Michael Rippon (Canterbury Kings), Adam Milne (Wellington Firebirds)

Most Sixes – Henry Nicholls (Canterbury Kings), Tom Blundell (Wellington Firebirds)

Player of the Match- Henry Nicholls (Canterbury Kings)

Team Scores Batting first – Canterbury Kings 210+, Wellington Firebirds 190+

Match Handicap : Canterbury Kings


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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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