Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds match prediction 21 Mar 2023

CK vs WF Match 24 Day 1 Predictions & Betting Tips

In the 24th match of the 2022/23 edition of Plunket Shield, Canterbury Kings and Wellington Firebirds will square off against each other. The fixture is scheduled to be hosted at the Mainpower Oval, Rangiora on 21st March. Day 1 of the game will commence from 3:00 AM IST. Ahead of the matchday, I have assorted three of the best money making betting tips for you from the CK vs WF Day 1 head-to-head encounter.

Canterbury have always dominated Wellington in the history of the Plunket Shield. They clinched a massive 290 run win over Wellington this season and also have wins in each of their last five meetings against them. As it stands, the Kings are perched at the top of every other side in the league with 83 points in 7 fixtures. The Firebirds, on the other hand, are positioned at the 4th place with 60 points in 7 matches. This is supposed to be their last league stage game of the season. CK would like to hold on to their position if they wish to bag the trophy this season. As we gear up for this exciting game of cricket, let us have a look at our top team & player betting tips from the CK vs WF Day 1 match prediction.

CK vs WF Day 1 Team Bet:

Let us have a look at our top team betting tip from the CK vs WF Day 1 match prediction.

Canterbury Kings to score under 24.5 runs before 1st dismissal in 1st innings

Canterbury Kings have been fantastic this season. They are stationed at the top spot with spectacular performances in their campaign. Unfortunately, we can't say the same for their openers who have failed to provide a good start to CK’s innings on majority of the occasions this season. Their opening partnership in the competition lasted for 11, 10, 4, 12, 47, 19 & 10 runs before losing their 1st wicket in the 1st innings of the game. As observed, they managed to score just a single 50+ partnership in seven outings and in the remaining number of matches, they posted low scores before 1st dismissal. CK’s opening duo has revolved around Rhys Mariu, Mitchell Hay, Chad Bowes and Tom Latham this season. These batters average at 45.50, 40.54, 34.87 and 90.25 respectively. The sides met once this season where the duo of Bowes and Latham could only sustain an opening partnership of 10 runs in the 1st innings of the game. In the current season, WF leaked 12, 10, 29, 3, 6, 111 & 36 runs in the first innings before picking up the first wicket. Having said that, we have backed CK to face their first dismissal early in the first innings of the CK vs WF head-to-head match. 1XBET is expected to offer the best of odds in CK’s favour and you should take it for a heavy bonus.

CK vs WF Day 1 Player Bets:

We have chosen Cole McConchie & Rachin Ravindra as our top two player betting tips from the CK vs WF Day 1 match prediction. Have a glance!

Cole McConchie to score over 29.5 runs in 1st innings

Cole McConchie is a right-arm off-break bowler and a top-order batsman. From making his First-class debut as 20-year-old for Canterbury to captaining the side, McConchie's journey has been a fairy tale. He has played a handful of games for CK in the domestic circuit. The 31-year-old has accumulated 3216 runs in just 72 innings First-Class career at an average of about 37.83. The Canterbury Kings skipper is on fire this season. He has scored 693 runs in 11 innings this season at an average of about 63.00. He is not only CK’s top run-getter but ranks at the top of the list overall in the competition as well. He has scored two centuries, a double century and three fifties so far. His first innings scores this season read 78, 29, 214, 130, 22, 81 & 21 runs. The numbers clearly depict the kind of form the batter has been in recently. This should definitely increase your confidence on this glorious betting opportunity. In the 2022/23 season of Super Smash, the batter aggregated 210 runs in about 11 matches at an average of about 26.25. Earlier this season when the two sides collided, McConchie scored 29 runs in the 1st innings of the game. Looking at all this, it would be fair to place your money on Cole McConchie to score massively in the 1st innings of this game. To fetch the best rewards, log on to 1XBET and grab the best of odds in Cole McConchie’s favour from the CK vs WF Day 1 match prediction.

Rachin Ravindra to score high in 1st innings

The 23-year-old Kiwi all-rounder, Rachin Ravindra hailing from Wellington is my next and ultimate player betting pick today from the CK vs WF head-to-head encounter. The southpaw made his international debut against India where his parents hail from. Although he has limited experience in the international circuit, the youngster has accumulated 2654 runs to his tally of total runs in just 80 First-Class innings at an average of 38.77. He has struck six hundreds and 12 half-ones in this time. The southpaw has continued from where he left last season in the Plunket Shield. In the current season of Plunket Shield, Rachin Ravindra has accumulated 522 runs in just 14 innings at an average of about 37.28. He is WF’s top run-getter this season and ranks 6th overall. His first innings scores this season read 126, 2, 12, 30, 33, 24 & 48 runs. In the 2021/22 season of the Plunket Shield, Rachin Ravindra played 6 matches and scored 343 runs from them at an average of 38.11. He emerged as the leading run-getter from his side after Troy Johnson. The southpaw is also WF’s top run-scorer in the ongoing season of Ford Trophy. He has scored 321 runs in just 9 innings against them at an average of about 35.66. Considering all this, we have backed Rachin Ravindra to score high in the first innings of this game. If you feel the same, scoot over to 1XBET and place your bet on him at the best of odds from the CK vs WF Day 1 head-to-head encounter.

My Picks:

Canterbury Kings to score under 24.5 runs before 1st dismissal in 1st innings @ 1.85 (1XBET)

Cole McConchie to score over 29.5 runs in 1st innings @ 1.87 (1XBET)

Rachin Ravindra to score high in 1st innings