ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Super Smash T20 2025-26, Match 24

On January 20th, Seddon Park in Hamilton will host a Super Smash T20 2025-26 match between Northern Districts (ND) and Central Stags (CS). Northern Districts have displayed excellent form, winning their last four games, while Central Stags are currently sitting in the bottom half of the points table.

ND vs CS Match Preview

Northern Districts will be up against Central Stags in the 24th match of the Super Smash. This has been an exciting season so far with plenty of close games. We are in Hamilton for this match, and Northern Districts are coming into this match on the back of a 31-run win in the previous match against Otago. They have the momentum and will look to carry it.

On the other hand, the Central Stags won their last game against Auckland. It was a thriller where Central Stags scored 142 while batting first, and in reply, Auckland could only score 132 and in the end fell short by 10 runs. Both teams will be keen to do well as it is a crucial fixture.

Northern Districts vs Central Stags Match Details

ND vs CS Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Northern Districts opening batsman Katene D'Clarke scored a brilliant hundred in his last match. He is one of the most popular picks for the ND vs CS Dream11 team prediction.
• Pacer Scott Kuggeleijn was the top wicket-taker for the Northern Districts team in the previous match against Otago Volts. They took three wickets at an economy rate of just 8 runs per over. Our ND vs CS Dream11 prediction for today suggests that he will be an important player.
• Central Stags all-rounder Dean Foxcroft was the top scorer for his team in the previous match, scoring 57 runs in 41 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six. He is an important candidate for the ND vs CS Dream11 team prediction.
• One of the best spinners in the world, Ajaz Patel, was the leading wicket-taker for the Central Stags in the last match. In four overs, he managed to take two wickets. He is a top pick for the ND vs CS Dream11 match today.

ND vs CS Injury Update Today

One of the best all-rounders in the world, Mitchell Santner, joined the New Zealand cricket team for the T20I series, so he is not available for the remaining season.

ND vs CS Toss Prediction

Central Stags captain Tom Bruce will win the toss, and he might choose to bowl first at this venue because most matches are won by chasing teams and it's a high-scoring venue.

Record of Chasing Teams at Seddon Park

The chase record at Seddon Park is excellent. Five out of the last seven matches played at this ground in the T20 format have been won by teams who chased the score, while the team that batted first has won two.

ND vs CS Playing 11 (Probable)

Both teams are coming into this fixture after winning their last respective matches. As a result, they are likely to play with the same playing 11 for this Northern Districts vs Central Stags Dream11 team prediction.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Northern Districts star batter Katene D'Clarke and Central Stags wicket-keeper Dane Cleaver are both the highest run scorers for their respective teams. Katene D'Clarke smashed 330 runs in 6 innings, and Dane Cleaver scored 241 runs in 7 innings in this tournament.
• Scott Kuggeleijn and Ajaz Patel are the top wicket-takers in their respective teams. In this tournament, Scott Kuggeleijn took 13 wickets, while Ajaz Patel took 9.

ND vs CS Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Last match, centurion Katene D'Clarke and Dean Cleaver are the two top picks for the captaincy spot. Katene D. Clarke played an excellent innings in the last match, while Dean Cleaver was in good shape throughout the tournament.
• Dean Foxcroft and Robert O'Donnell are the two most popular vice-captains in this match.

Top Picks for ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction

• Katene D'Clarke was excellent in the previous match, scoring 100 runs of just 54 balls, which included six fours and seven sixes.
• Brett Hampton picked up one wicket and also scored 53 runs while opening the batting, which makes him a top pick in this ND vs CS Dream11 prediction.

Budget Picks for ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction

• Dean Foxcroft scored 56 runs in the last game and will be a key player against this opposition. Back him to do well once again.
• Ajaz Patel played a crucial role in the last game and picked up two wickets. He will be a budget pick in this ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction match.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: D Cleaver
Batters: R Roux, T Bruce, J Carter, D Foxcroft, Katene D'Clarke
All-rounders: B Hampton
Bowlers: S Kuggeleijn, A Patel, B Tickner, Z Gibson

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: D Cleaver
Batters: R Roux, J Carter, D Foxcroft, Katene D'Clarke
All-rounders: B Hampton, T Pringle, C Cassidy
Bowlers: A Patel, J Field, M Fisher

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ND vs CS based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 24) Super Smash T20 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• Northern Districts opener Mason Hughes scored just 6 runs off 9 balls in the last match, which is why he is not a good choice for your fantasy team.
• Curtis Heaphy's bad performance in the last match against Auckland makes it a good idea to avoid picking him in your ND vs CS Dream11 team prediction today.

ND vs CS Weather & Pitch Report at Seddon Park

• In Hamilton, the weather is partly cloudy. Rain is unlikely to occur during matches. The humidity will be around 45% on Tuesday.
• The last game at Hamilton saw Northern Districts score 240 while batting first. We can expect a good batting track again, and a big score will be on the cards.

ND vs CS Head-to-Head Records

The Super Smash has seen 35 meetings between the Northern Districts and Central Stags. In the ND vs CS Head-to-Head rivalry, Northern Districts are leading with 19 victories.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news or work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.