CANT vs CD Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score
CANT vs CD Match Prediction & AnalysisThe Canterbury Kings take on the Central Stags in the final of the Ford Trophy 2025-26 season on Sunday, 22nd February. The venue for this match is the Basin Reserve, Wellington, and the scheduled start time is 3:00 AM IST.It all boils down to one last match of the season as two strong and consistent teams make it through to the championship match. The last two times these teams met this season, both teams won one match apiece, which sets the stage for a fascinating contest here.RECENT PERFORMANCECANTL W W W LCD276/8 in 50.0 5.52FT 2025-26Central Stags beat Canterbury Kings by 22 runs 17 Feb 2026CANT254/10 in 49.0 5.18CANT69/2 in 11.5 5.83FT 2025-26Canterbury Kings beat Wellington Firebirds by 8 wickets 13 Feb 2026WELL68/10 in 22.2 3.04CANT162/2 in 30.0 5.4FT 2025-26Canterbury Kings beat Northern Brave by 8 wickets 07 Feb 2026ND158/10 in 42.5 3.69AUCK124/10 in 19.3 6.36FT 2025-26Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 84 runs (D/L) method 04 Feb 2026CANT384/5 in 50.0 7.68ND173/5 in 17.5 9.7SST20 2025-26Northern Brave beat Canterbury Kings by 5 wickets 31 Jan 2026CANT171/5 in 20.0 8.55CDW W W W LCD349/5 in 50.0 6.98FT 2025-26Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 211 runs 20 Feb 2026WELL138/10 in 32.2 4.27CD276/8 in 50.0 5.52FT 2025-26Central Stags beat Canterbury Kings by 22 runs 17 Feb 2026CANT254/10 in 49.0 5.18CD164/5 in 39.5 4.12FT 2025-26Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by 5 wickets 07 Feb 2026AUCK163/10 in 50.0 3.26WELL289/8 in 36.0 8.03FT 2025-26Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 18 runs 04 Feb 2026CD307/4 in 36.0 8.53AUCK219/5 in 19.0 11.53SST20 2025-26Auckland Aces won by 8 runs (DLS Method) 26 Jan 2026CD210/4 in 19.0 11.05HEAD TO HEADTEAMS PREVIEWCanterbury Kings PreviewThe Canterbury Kings finished at the top of the table in the league phase with 7 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no result in 10 matches. They completely dominated the league phase and directly qualified for the finals.During the league stage, the Canterbury Kings lost the only match they played at the Basin Reserve by 2 wickets, where they failed to defend 259 runs. Out of the seven wins they secured this season, five came while bowling first, which shows they are a good chasing side.Henry Nicholls has led the way with the bat for the Kings, scoring 473 runs in 9 matches with an average of 67.57, while Tom Latham has scored 458 runs in 7 matches, averaging 91.60. In the middle order, Rhys Mariu (227 runs), Matthew Boyle (264 runs), and Chad Bowes (258 runs) are key for the Kings. If at least two of these top five batters stay out there for a longer period, then the Kings are well and truly in the game.In the bowling department, it is their pace trio—led by Michael Rae, who has picked up 18 wickets, along with Fraser Sheat (15 wickets) and Angus McKenzie (12 wickets)—that has done the most damage. In the spin department, Raunaq Kapoor has bagged three wickets in the last four matches.Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:Henry Nichols (C), Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (wk), Rhys Mariu, Matthew Boyle, Mitchell Hay, LLB Harper, Angus McKenzie, Raunaq Kapur, Fraser Sheat, Michael RaeCanterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, Rhys Mariu, Matthew Boyle, Mitchell Hay, LLB Harper, Angus McKenzie, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae, Raunaq KapurCentral Stags PreviewThe Central Stags finished the league stage in second place with 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no result in 10 matches. They then had to face the Wellington Firebirds in the eliminator, which they successfully navigated in a dominating fashion.Batting first, the Central Stags delivered a clinical performance to post a massive 349/5. Despite a shaky start at 22/2, Will Young (105) and Dean Foxcroft (89) anchored the innings with a massive 165-run partnership. The momentum shifted gears in the final overs as Dane Cleaver smashed a rapid 75 off 40 balls, helping the team plunder 125 runs in the last ten overs.Defending the total, the bowlers were relentless. Brett Randell (3/30) and Josh Clarkson (2/33) ripped through Wellington’s top order early. The team maintained pressure throughout, eventually bowling out Wellington for 138 to secure a dominant 211-run victory.So far this season, Brad Schmulian has scored the most runs for the Stags with 453 runs in 10 matches, while Dean Foxcroft has scored 429. With Curtis Heaphy (258 runs), Josh Clarkson (293 runs), Will Young (257 runs), and Dane Cleaver (268 runs), almost all of their top six batters are in good form.In the bowling department, Josh Clarkson tops the charts with 21 wickets, while their skipper Jayden Lennox has picked up 15 wickets. Raymond Toole (11 wickets) and Brett Randell (12 wickets) have been equally effective for the Stags this season.Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:Brad Schmulian, Curtis Heaphy, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft, Dane Cleaver (wk), Josh Clarkson, Angus Schaw, Brett Randell, Toby Findlay, Jayden Lennox (C), Raymond TooleCentral Stags Actual Playing XI:Tom Bruce, Brad Schmulian, Curtis Heaphy, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Angus Schaw, Brett Randell, Toby Findlay, Jayden Lennox, Raymond ToolePITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONSWeather ConditionsWellington will enjoy a sunny Sunday with a high of 19°C and a low of 14°C. Humidity levels will be around 69%, with a 10% chance of rain and northwest winds reaching 25 mph.CANT vs CD Pitch ReportThe pitch at Basin Reserve, Wellington has favoured the batters and is a high scoring where the ball comes onto the bat nicely. In seven of the last 12 innings teams have crossed past 250 runs and the average 1st innings score this season is 285 runs.Toss: To BatTeams batting first have won four of the six matches played at the Basin Reserve in the ongoing Ford Trophy 2025-26 season. Chasing has been a difficult task here, and putting runs on the board in a final always puts pressure on the chasing team. Therefore, we predict that the team winning the toss will opt to bat first.
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