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Central Districts vs Otago Predictions & Tips - Foxcroft to extend Central’s losing streak

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 09 Jan 2024

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Can Central Districts pick up their first win in five matches?

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Dean Foxcroft of Otago hits over the top. (credit: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

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Otago are enjoying a good streak, with two wins in three matches, while Central Districts are desperate for a win after two defeats and two abandoned matches in their last four. The Central batters have been struggling to give their bowlers a target to defend and will need to up their game.

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Head-to-Head
Central Districts Form
Central Districts Team News
Otago Form
Otago Team News

Otago’s Dean Foxcroft has scored 51 & 55* in his last 3 innings.
Otago’s Glenn Phillips has scored 38 & 53* in his last 2 innings.
Central Districts’ Dane Cleaver has scored 42, 47 & 29 in his last 4 innings.
Central Districts’ Doug Bracewell scored 93* off 33 balls in the win over Northern Districts.

Head-to-Head

Otago have won the last two meetings between the sides, with Central Districts winning the previous three in a row.

Central Districts Form

Central have lost two and had two abandoned matches in their last four matches. Their last match saw them lose to Wellington by four wickets.

Central Districts posted 158/7 off their 20 overs, with Will Young top-scoring with 50 off 33 balls.

Wellington scored the winning runs with five balls in hand, despite a magnificent performance with the ball from Bevan Small (4/22).

Central Districts Team News

Central Districts might look to bring in fresh batters to support their bowlers.

Otago Form

Otago have won two of their last three matches, with their last match an eight-wicket win over Northern Districts.

Otago rolled Northern Districts out for 128 off 18.3 overs, Jacob Duffy (4/19) starring with the ball.

Otago raced to the win off 17 overs, Dean Foxcroft (55*) and Glenn Phillips (53*) seeing their side home.

Otago Team News

There are no injury reports from the Otago squad.

Verdict

Central Districts v Otago

I am backing Otago to win. I am also backing Dean Foxcroft to top score for Otago.

Dane Cleaver is a good bet to top score for the Central Districts.

Otago Win

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