Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 2, The Ford Trophy

The Ford Trophy
Scheduled
, October 24, 2025
Central Districts
CS
Wellington Firebirds
WF
Starts at 03:00 AM
Weather : 0 °C

CS vs WF

Match Will Start

46d 5h 40m 34s

Pre-match
Match Prediction
CS v WF
CS to win
60.9%
CS
39.1%
WF
Mode: Pre-Match Venue: Pukekura Park
Central Districts Pre-match
Wellington Firebirds
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Will appear once play begins.
Starts: Friday, October 24, 9:30 PM UTC
Top Home Bowler
  • Brett Randell197.9
  • Jayden Lennox135.7
  • Raymond Toole100.3
Top Away Bowler
  • Liam Dudding173.6
  • Peter Younghusband95.1
  • Logan van Beek77.5
Top Away Batsman
  • Nick Kelly344.5
  • Muhammad Abbas332.4
  • Jesse Tashkoff306.0
Top Home Batsman
  • Curtis Heaphy320.8
  • Tom Bruce287.9
  • Jack Boyle247.9
Disclaimer: Model-based estimates for information only. Live values may lag and can differ from official scores. This is not betting advice. Top players are auto-synced to the Playing XI; if a listed player isn’t in XI, a playing replacement is shown.

Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The Match 2 of the The Ford Trophy is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Central Districts (CS) and Wellington Firebirds (WF). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The CS vs WF game has been scheduled for Friday, October 24, 9:30 PM UTC at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand.

MatchCentral Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Match 2
TournamentThe Ford Trophy
Date & TimeFriday, October 24, 9:30 PM UTC
VenuePukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand

Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

The pitch at Pukekura Park for List A matches offers a balanced contest. The first-innings average score is 218, meaning both batters and bowlers get opportunities. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 195. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.

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Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Central Districts Avg: 208.6

  • AA vs CS (Auckland Aces won by 91 runs.)
    The Ford Trophy | 27 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    AA 327/9 (50 ov) | CS 236/10 (43.3 ov)
    L
  • CS vs WF (Central Stags won by 2 runs.)
    The Ford Trophy | 22 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    CS 253/10 (48.3 ov) | WF 251/10 (41.2 ov)
    W
  • CS vs OV (Otago Volts won by 5 wickets)
    The Ford Trophy | 17 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    CS 162/10 (45.4 ov) | OV 164/5 (29.5 ov)
    L
  • CK vs CS (Central Stags won by 7 wickets)
    The Ford Trophy | 13 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    CK 176/10 (47.3 ov) | CS 180/3 (39.3 ov)
    W
  • CS vs NB (Central Stags won by 6 wickets)
    The Ford Trophy | 09 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    CS 212/4 (40 ov) | NB 210/10 (49.5 ov)
    W

Wellington Firebirds Avg: 244.6

  • CS vs WF (Central Stags won by 2 runs.)
    The Ford Trophy | 22 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    CS 253/10 (48.3 ov) | WF 251/10 (41.2 ov)
    L
  • WF vs AA (Wellington Firebirds won by 7 wickets)
    The Ford Trophy | 17 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    WF 198/3 (30.5 ov) | AA 194/6 (31 ov)
    W
  • WF vs OV (Otago Volts won by 18 runs.)
    The Ford Trophy | 13 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    WF 331/10 (49.2 ov) | OV 349/8 (50 ov)
    L
  • CK vs WF (Canterbury Kings won by 79 runs.)
    The Ford Trophy | 09 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    CK 321/5 (50 ov) | WF 242/10 (49.3 ov)
    L
  • WF vs NB (Wellington Firebirds won by 4 wickets)
    The Ford Trophy | 05 Feb 2025 09:30 PM
    WF 201/6 (46 ov) | NB 200/10 (43.4 ov)
    W

Central Districts cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 208.6. If Central Districts are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 263, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Wellington Firebirds.

Wellington Firebirds cricket team recent form has been defined by 40% wins, with an average score of 244.6. If Wellington Firebirds are to bat first, a target of 226 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Central Districts.

Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)

Total Matches0 (Drawn: 0, Cancelled: 0)
Central Districts Wins0 0%
Wellington Firebirds Wins0 0%
Central Districts High / Low0 / 0
Wellington Firebirds High / Low0 / 0

Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Central Districts — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Curtis Heaphy
    Form Score: 320.8
    226 runs (agg) · SR 44.6
  • Tom Bruce
    Form Score: 287.9
    181 runs (agg) · SR 48.9
  • Jack Boyle
    Form Score: 247.9
    160 runs (agg) · SR 41
Top Bowlers
  • Brett Randell
    Form Score: 197.9
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.05
  • Jayden Lennox
    Form Score: 135.7
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.03
  • Raymond Toole
    Form Score: 100.3
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.61

Wellington Firebirds — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Nick Kelly
    Form Score: 344.5
    221 runs (agg) · SR 55.7
  • Muhammad Abbas
    Form Score: 332.4
    218 runs (agg) · SR 49.5
  • Jesse Tashkoff
    Form Score: 306
    211 runs (agg) · SR 64.5
Top Bowlers
  • Liam Dudding
    Form Score: 173.6
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.46
  • Peter Younghusband
    Form Score: 95.1
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.75
  • Logan van Beek
    Form Score: 77.5
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.84
Match Details
Date
2025-10-25 03:00 AM
Venue
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Toss
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