Auckland Aces vs Central Stags match prediction 6 Apr 2022

AUK vs CD Match 23 Day 2 Predictions & Betting Tips

Auckland and Central Districts will square off against each other on Day 2 of the 23rd match of the 2021/22 edition of Plunket Shield. The encounter is being hosted at the McLean Park in Napier since April 5, Tuesday. I have accumulated three of the top betting tips from the AUK vs CD Day 2 head-to-head encounter.

League leaders Auckland Aces have had an horrible start to their innings on the opening day of the Test against Central Stags who are languishing at the bottom half of the table. Upon winning the toss, the reigning champions, Auckland Aces were made to bat first by CD skipper Greg Hay. His decision to do so proved to be right when Blair Ticker provided an early breakthrough for the hosts by sending opener William O’Donnell to the pavilion for 9. As soon as things started to settle for Auckland’s No.3 batsman Cole Briggs, Ticker showed him the path to the pavilion. Wickets kept on falling in quick succession and eventually they lost almost half of the team for just 84 runs. Skipper Ben Horne fell for 23 off 49 deliveries. But bad light forced a premature end to the day’s play as Flynn McGregor-Sumpter remained unbeaten overnight for 14 off 43 deliveries along with William Somerville who just arrived at the crease. A total of 33.4 overs were bowled in the day with Auckland Aces scoring 84 runs at the cost of five wickets.

AUK vs CD Day 2 Team Bets:

I have handpicked two of the best team bets from the AUK vs CD Day 2 match prediction. Have a look at it for reaping the best returns.

Auckland To Score Under 189.5 Runs In 1st Innings

The reigning champions, Auckland Aces have won all but of its matches so far this season. They are perched at the top of the table and have five wins from six games. However, the 24 time Champions did not perform as per their standards in the ongoing Test against Canterbury. After being put to bat first, the Aces have lost about five wickets for just 84 runs so far at stumps on the opening day of the test. Right-arm speedster Blair Tickner who recently made his ODI debut against Netherlands, ran riot through Auckland’s top-order and scalped four wickets so far. The Aces are in huge trouble after losing their crucial players cheaply. They are also without their regular skipper Robert O'Donnell who is also their leading run-scorer this season. Although the reigning champions have averaged close to 262 runs per innings from the five games they have featured in so far, we don't think they can get that far this time. They have only managed to score 84 runs and almost half of their players have made their long walk to the pavilion. William Somerville is at the crease now along with Flynn McGregor-Sumpter who is on his debut. Thereafter, Auckland’s tailenders are about to come to bat on Day 2. Therefore, we suggest you to bet on Auckland Aces to score below 189.5 runs in the first innings. Head over to Pari Match and place your bet on Auckland at odds of 1.54 and take some assured returns.

Auckland To Score Under 101.5 Runs Before Next Dismissal

The league leaders, Auckland Aces are apparently struggling at the moment after losing their first five wickets for just 84 runs. Fast bowler Blair Ticker ran riot through Auckland’s batting lineup and managed to pick four wickets so far. Debutant Flynn McGregor-Sumpter remained unbeaten for his well fought 14 off 43 deliveries. After the dismissal of skipper Ben Horne, spinner William Somerville arrived at the crease. He is yet to face a delivery as we saw a premature end to the day’s play due to bad light. The reigning champions have already lost their crucial players in the opening day of the Test and it is a matter of time until the Central Stags bowl them out in the first morning of Day 2. The 23-year-old McGregor who is playing his first FC game is Auckland’s last specialist batsman. The 37-year-old off-spinner Somerville averaged less than 15 in his Test career and it is a matter of time until the Central Stags bowlers get their next wicket in the first hour. Therefore, we have backed Auckland to score under 101.5 runs before the next dismissal in the 1st innings of the ongoing Test. Our affiliate partner Pari Match has offered odds of 1.86 for the same from the AUK vs CD Day 2 match prediction.

AUK vs CD Day 2 Player Bet:

William Somerville is my only player betting tip from the AUK vs CD Day 2 match prediction. Read further to place your bet on the same.

William Somerville To Score Less In 1st Innings

Lastly, I have off-spinner William Somerville to my list today as my ultimate bet from the AUK vs CD Day 2 match prediction. William Somerville arrived at the crease after the dismissal of skipper Ben Horne a couple of minutes before the umpires decided to call off the day due to bad light. Somerville is yet to face a single delivery and remained unbeaten at 0 overnight. The former Otago cricketer has an abysmal average of 19.10 in his First class career of 43 matches. The off-spinner has featured in 6 Test matches in his career wherein he has averaged as low as 14.37. Therefore, it is fair to say that the right handed batsman will not score much before he is shown the way to the pavilion by Central Stags bowlers. He has only managed to score 143 runs from five innings he has batted in so far this season. Somerville was dismissed for just 14 runs the last time he played against Central Districts. In the previous edition of the competition, the off-spinner only managed to score 151 runs at a horrific average of 18.87. After a careful analysis of the past datas and stats, we have backed William Somerville to score less before being dismissed. Keep an eye out for William Somerville on Pari Match as it offers you the best of odds from the AUK vs CD Day 2 head-to-head encounter.

My Picks:

Auckland To Score Under 189.5 Runs In 1st Innings - @ 1.54 (Pari Match)

Auckland To Score Under 101.5 Runs Before Next Dismissal - @ 1.86 (Pari Match)

William Somerville To Score Less In 1st Innings