2021-22 Plunket Shield – Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men taking place? Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men will take place on Thursday 3rd February, 2022 at 21:30 (UK)
Where is Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men taking place? Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men will take place at Kennards Hire Community Oval in Auckland, New Zealand
What is the expected weather for Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men? 24-26c dry with sunny intervals across Days 1 and 2, but a chance of light drizzle late on Day 3 and thundery showers throughout Day 4
Where can I get tickets for Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men? Entry to all Plunket Shield matches is free and you can find more info here
What TV channel is Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men on in the UK? Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men? Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts Men cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
With two games in hand over the current top two, Northern Districts will no doubt see this as a great opportunity to significantly close the gap on league leaders Canterbury against Auckland. The latter were unable to begin their Plunket Shield campaign at the same time as the other sides due to Covid-19 related reasons and are significantly playing catch up here. However, they face a significant challenge in the form of Northern Districts, who were victorious by an innings in their most recent Shield fixture. But, whilst Northern are likely to have the better of this contest, the terrible weather forecast on Day 4 could lead to a washout with a significant number of overs lost. Therefore, it would be no surprise if there was not enough time to determine a winner in this one, with a draw most likely.
