Cricket Prediction | Central Districts vs Canterbury | Super Smash 2024/25 | Final | Feb 02 – Can CANT push their boundaries and win this final?

CD vs CANT Match Analysis

Central Districts and Canterbury will play each other in the Super Smash 2024-25 Final Match on February 02, 2025, at 09:25 AM BST at Basin Reserve, Wellington.

Central Districts secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Auckland in Napier, chasing 148 under the DLS method with three balls to spare. Their batters held firm despite early pressure, ensuring a composed finish to clinch an important Super Smash win.

Canterbury dominated the Eliminator clash against Northern Districts, securing a comfortable seven-wicket win with 41 balls to spare. Their bowlers restricted Northern Districts to just 110/9 before the batters chased down the target effortlessly in 13.1 overs, sealing a spot in the next stage.

CD vs CANT Team Preview & Squads

Central Districts

Tom Bruce has been in outstanding form for Central Districts, amassing 388 runs in 10 matches at a superb average of 64.67 and a striking rate of 160.33. Jack Boyle has also made valuable contributions, scoring 281 runs at 31.22, providing stability to the batting lineup.

Blair Tickner has been a key bowler for Central Districts, taking 15 wickets in 9 matches with an impressive strike rate of 12.8, despite an economy of 9.63. Jayden Lennox has also been effective, claiming 11 wickets at a tighter economy of 7.07, providing crucial breakthroughs.

Central Districts Squads

Central Districts

Tom Bruce, Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Ewald Schreuder, Blair Tickner, Jack Boyle, William Clark, Joey Field, Curtis Heaphy, Mason Hughes, Jayden Lennox, Angus Schaw, Brad Schmulian, Raymond Toole. 

Canterbury

Matthew Boyle has been a standout batter for Canterbury, amassing 357 runs in 10 matches at an impressive strike rate of 161.53 and an average of 44.63. Chad Bowes has also contributed with 214 runs, maintaining a steady average of 26.75 and a strike rate of 129.69.

Zakary Foulkes has been a key performer for Canterbury, taking 13 wickets in 9 matches with a strike rate of 15.07 and an economy of 7.9. Matt Henry, despite playing only five matches, has been exceptional with 11 wickets at an incredible economy of 3.63 and a strike rate of 8.72.

Canterbury Squads

Canterbury Kings

Chad Bowes, Mitchell Hay, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Zakary Foulkes, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Rippon, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke, Matt Rowe, Fraser Sheat, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Matthew Boyle, Sean Davey, Rhys Mariu, Kenneth McClure, Angus McKenzie, Ed Nuttall, Cameron Paul, Michael Rae.

Central Districts vs Canterbury outfield report 

Basin Reserve, Wellington

Teams batting first have won the last three games played here. The side that wins the toss wants to bowl first to benefit from the circumstances. Batting conditions will be difficult due to the cloudy sky over Wellington. Fast bowlers would love bowling on this surface, and we anticipate seeing a lot of movement. 

CD vs CANT Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 matches, the CANT won 2 and CD won 1.

Central Districts vs Canterbury Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Central Districts have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.