ND vs CS 24th T20 Match Preview:

Northern Districts will take on Central Stags in the 24th match of Super Smash 2025-26. ND defeated Otago in their most recent encounter by a margin of 31 runs and secured their 4th consecutive win in the tournament. ND currently sits in 2nd place with 20 points on the points table. Katene D Clarke was named player of the match for his furious inning of 100 runs off 54 balls.

Central Stags also won their last game against Auckland by 10 runs. Ajaz Patel played a vital role in team success. Central Stags hold fifth place with 12 points. To keep their hope alive for the playoffs, CS needs to win this match. 

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ND vs CS 24th T20 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Super Smash 2025-26
• Match: ND vs CS 24th T20
• Date: 20 Dec. 2025
• Match Start Time: 01:45 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Jio Hotstar & Fancode

Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast in Seddon Park, Hamilton, shows partly cloudy, but the chances of rain are low. The temperature is expected to reach around 29.0°C. The average score on this venue is 150-180.

Seddon Park, Hamilton Stats: 

Seddon Park, Hamilton pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. This is a batting-first venue; winning the toss and opting to bat will be a wise decision on this surface.  

ND vs CS Probable Playing 11

Northern Districts (ND) Probable 11:

Katene D Clarke, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Robert O'Donnell (c), Xavier Bell, Ben Pomare (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Ollie White, Zak Gibson, Matthew Fisher

Central Stags (CS) Probable 11:

Dean Foxcroft, Mason Hughes, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Curtis Heaphy, Sam Cassidy, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Toby Findlay, Blair Tickner

ND vs CS- Top Picks from ND

ND vs CS- Top Picks from CS

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Ajaz Patel took 2 wickets in their last game. So far, he has taken 9 wickets at a good economical rate.
• Katene D Clarke smashed a brilliant century in the last game off 54 balls. So far, he has scored 330 runs in 6 innings.
• Dane Cleaver has been a consistent performer for the Central Stags. So far, he has scored 241 runs in 7 innings.
• Scott Kuggeleijn is currently the highest wicket-taker for Northern Districts. So far, he has taken 12 wickets. 

ND vs CS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

ND vs CS Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

Northern Districts are expected to win this match. Northern Districts hold strong records against the Central Stags. Moreover, ND won 4 games in a row, which boosted their confidence.

ND vs CS 24th T20, 2025 FAQ

Who is likely to win the ND vs CS match today?

Central Stags (CS) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Central Stags.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ND vs CS Dream11 team?

Brett Hampton, Dean Foxcroft, Katene D Clarke and Scott Kuggeleijn 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 150 and 180 runs