New Zealand T20 League

Final: CAK vs NOR

Preview

CAK are sitting at the top of the points table in the New Zealand T20 League 2022-23 with 6 wins and 4 losses from their 10 games played so far. The team has collected 24 points and are now in the final chapter of the tournament. 

Chad Bowes is the highest run-getter for the Canterbury side with 342 runs made at a strike rate of 156. He has hit 11 sixes and 45 fours during his league tenure. Leo Carter has assisted him smashing 268 runs at a strike rate of 122.

Zak Foulke has been the best option with the ball for CAK as he has picked up 12 wickets while bowling at an economy rate of 7.09 and at an average of 13.

NOR on the other side are positioned at the 3rd spot in the points table with 4 wins and 3 defeats from their 10 games in the league. The team has gathered 22 points so far

Katene Clarke has scored the most runs for the Northern franchise. He has smashed a total of 238 runs at a strike rate of 194 with 9 sixes and 28 fours. The second-best player from the side has been Tim Seifert who also made 194 runs at a strike rate of 156.

Brett Hampton has been the top bowling option for NOR and has taken 10 wickets while bowling an economy rate of 7.82 and at an average of 9.

Match Details

Match: CAK vs NOR, Final, New Zealand T20 League

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM 

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Pitch & Weather Report

The grounds in New Zealand are excellent for batting, and the Hagley Oval’s surface in Christchurch is also not an exception. The batters will appreciate their time in the middle overs. There is an even bounce on the surface, and the batters will find no difficulty in trying out their shots.

The boundaries at this venue are not that big, and it will certainly favour the batting side. Also, the ground has a fast outfield which will provide the batters with rich rewards for their shots. In the first few overs of the match, the pacers may get some aid from the pitch. Being an open ground, the breeze will definitely flow in and assist in cheeky swing bowling.

The weather forecast in Hagley Oval, Christchurch is sunny with hints of clouds around the area. The temperature is predicted to be around 22°C on the match day with 66% humidity and 16 km/h wind speed. There is 20% of precipitation during the match time.

CAK vs NOR Squads

CAK: Cole McConchie (c), Todd Astle, Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Leo Carter, Blake Coburn, Cam Fletcher, Mitchell Hay, Angus McKenzie, Ed Nuttall, William ORourke, Zakary Foulkes, Ken McClure, Fraser Sheat

NOR: Brett Hampton, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Joe Walker, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Tim Seifert, Zak Gibson, Peter Bocock, Frederick Walker, Scott Johnston, Neil Wagner, Mitchell Santner

CAK vs NOR Probable XIs

CAK: Tim Seifert (wk), Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Mitchell Santner, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner, Joe Walker

NOR: Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, William ORourke, Ed Nuttall, Todd Astle

Match Prediction

Both NOR and CAK have great lineups with some best T20 players. The NOR side have a fancy bowling side with some experienced players. The main batters in the CAK batting side are in good shape and will also have the home advantage on their side. It will surely be a fascinating contest between the two great sides but the CAK will have a slight advantage over the visitors. Hence we fancy the CAK side to win this tournament. 

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