Otago vs Central Districts Predictions & Tips - Cleaver to batter Otago

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 18 Jan 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 18 Jan 2024

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Otago vs Central Districts tips for Friday’s Super Smash clash
Dane Cleaver scored 87* runs in the win over Auckland
Can Otago avoid a third loss in a row?

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Dane Cleaver drives against Canterbury. (credit: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)

Otago vs Central Districts Preview

Central Districts are in line for a fourth win in a row as they look to claim top spot on the table. Otago are out of the running for the playoffs after two losses in a row.

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

Central Districts’ Dane Cleaver has scored 29, 50 & 87* in his last 4 innings.
Central Districts’ Doug Bracewell has scored 93* & 30* in his last 6 innings.
Otago’s Dean Foxcroft has scored 51, 55* & 46* in his last 5 innings.
Otago’s Hamish Rutherford has scored 32 & 52 in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head

Central Districts have won three of the last five matches between the two sides, including the group match earlier this season.

Otago Form

Otago made it three losses from four matches when they went down to Auckland by seven wickets.

Otago were bowled out for 138 in the 20th over, Dean Foxcroft (46*) starring with the bat.

Auckland raced to the win off just 17.5 overs, despite some great bowling from Jacob Duffy (1/15).

Otago Team News

Otago need to bolster their batting and might use the next two matches to give some other players a run in the side.

Central Districts Form

Central Districts made it three wins in a row when they beat Auckland by 15 runs.

Central Districts racked-up 173/5 off their 20 overs, Dane Cleaver scoring 87* off 49 balls.

Auckland could only manage 158/9, Doug Bracewell (3/27) and Bevan Small (3/25) doing the damage.

Central Districts Team News

Central Districts are in prime form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Verdict

Otago v Central Districts

I am backing Central Districts to win. I am also backing Dane Cleaver to top score for Central Districts.

Dean Foxcroft is a good bet to top score for Otago.

Central Districts

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