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Wellington vs Central Districts Predictions & Tips - In-form Robinson to hammer Central

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 11 Jan 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 11 Jan 2024

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Wellington vs Central Districts tips for Saturday’s Super Smash group clash
Wellington’s Tim Robinson scored 86 in the win over Canterbury.
Can Central Districts make it two wins in two by beating Wellington?

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Tim Robinson celebrates his century against Otago. (credit: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Wellington vs Central Districts Predictions

Wellington extended their lead at the top of the table with their fourth win in five matches, while Central Districts tasted victory for the first time in five matches. Central had lost two and had two rained-off matches since their previous win.

Wellington vs Central Districts Predictions
Head-to-Head
Wellington Form
Wellington Team News
Central Districts Form
Central Districts Team News

Wellington’s Tim Robinson (298 runs) is top of the Super Smash runs list.
Wellington’s Nick Kelly scored 23 & 72* in his last 2 Super Smash innings.
Central Districts’ Will Young has scored 50 & 101* in his last 2 Super Smash innings.
Central Districts’ Dane Cleaver has scored 42, 47, 29 & 50 in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head

Wellington have won the last three completed matches between the two sides, including their four-wicket win earlier in the week.

Wellington Form

Wellington bounced back from their loss to Auckland with two wins on the bounce, the second a 21-run win over Canterbury.

Wellington racked up 184/5 off their 20 overs, Tim Robinson scoring 86 off 46 balls.

Canterbury could only manage 163/7 off their 20 overs, Michael Bracewell (2/25) returning the best figures with the ball.

Wellington Team News

Wellington are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their lineup.

Central Districts Form

Central Districts ended a run of two losses in a row by picking up a vital 52-run win over Otago.

Central scored 187/5 off their 20 overs, Will Young racking up 101* off 63 balls.

Otago were rolled for 135 off 18 overs, Ajaz Patel (4/24) the destroyer-in-chief.

Central Districts Team News

After their excellent win over Otago, Central Districts are unlikely to make any changes to their side.

Verdict

Wellington v Central Districts

I am backing Wellington to win. I am also backing Tim Robinson to top score for Wellington.

Will Young is a good bet to top score for the Central Districts.

Wellington Win

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