2021-22 Plunket Shield – Central Stags vs Auckland Aces Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Central Stags vs Auckland Aces taking place? Central Stags vs Auckland Aces will take place on Saturday 6th November, 2021 at 21:30 (UK)
Where is Central Stags vs Auckland Aces taking place? Central Stags vs Auckland Aces will take place at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand
What is the expected weather for Central Stags vs Auckland Aces? 18-19c dry with light cloud cover across all four days
Where can I get tickets for Central Stags vs Auckland Aces? Entry to all Plunket Shield matches is free and you can find more info here
What TV channel is Central Stags vs Auckland Aces on in the UK? Central Stags vs Auckland Aces will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Central Stags vs Auckland Aces? Central Stags vs Auckland Aces cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
Central Stags come into this one on the back of a second successive drawn match, with their bowlers having been ground into the dirt by Otago Volts, conceding 642 runs for the return of just six wickets in Dunedin. The Auckland Aces batters will be hoping to capitalise on what could be a slightly fatigued bowling attack. However, the Central Stags batters have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with over their past two matches having not been bowled out for less than 350 at any stage so far in this competition. Auckland Aces are contesting their first Plunket Shield game of the season and this could work against them when considering that the Central Stags players have now firmly adjusted back to red ball cricket mode following their last two matches. Add that to Auckland being without a number of key players such as Lockie Ferguson and Kyle Jamieson within the bowling unit and the Central Stags batters look set for another profitable fixture. With that in mind, consider backing the Stags to secure their first win of the season with the weather set fair for four days.
