Northern Districts vs Central Stags match prediction 31 Mar 2022

ND vs CD 20th Match Day 3 Predictions & Betting Tips

Northern Districts and Central Districts have engaged themselves in an intense battle in the 20th match of the 2021/22 edition of Plunket Shield. The encounter is being hosted at the Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei from March 29, Tuesday. Now that you have already made money in the first two days of the Test, it is time to maximise your earnings on Day 3 of this game. Therefore, I have unearthed three of the best betting tips from the ND vs CD Day 3 match prediction ahead of the kick-off for you.

Northern Districts opener Jeet Raval and Bharat Popli were the headline makers at the Cobham Oval, Whangarei on Day 2. The two combined to post a massive total of 334 on the board for the first wicket. Their 334 run partnership was Northern’s highest ever partnership and it was the fourth highest overall in Plunket Shield’s history. The two batted for the entire day on the opening day of the Test and put up a mammoth total of 303 on the board without the loss of a wicket. Jeet Raval who resumed his innings at 163 on Day 2 reached his double century by sending the ball over the fence for a six. He became the 10th Northern Districts player to smash a double ton. Raymond Toole was the one to provide the first blood to ND. Kiwi bowler Ajax Patel then went on to remove Katene Clarke and Jeet Raval. But skipper Joe Carter and Brett Hampton added a useful 63 run partnership for the fourth wicket until one of them fell victim to Toole. They eventually declared their innings for 496/6. The Joe Carter led side quickly picked up the wicket of Greg Hay and Will Clark to have the Central’s struggling for 36/2 at one point. But Brad Schmulian and Tom Bruce steadied CD’s ship and took their score to 131/2 at stumps on Day 2. The two in the middle have added an unbroken 95 run partnership for the third wicket. However, the Central’s have a massive task in front of them as they still trail by 365 runs. While we cannot wait for the Day 2 action to kickstart, let us have a deeper dive at the top betting tips from the ND vs CD Day 3 match prediction.

ND vs CD Day 3 Team Bet:

The odds makers have been kind enough to share aplenty of markets for you punters to bet on from this game. Therefore, I have collated the top team bet from the ND vs CD Day 3 match prediction.

Central Districts To Score Over 359.5 Runs In 1st Innings

The visitors will be pretty pleased with the performance they have put in the later half of the day. Although they have eight wickets in hand and have already scored 131 runs, they have a huge task in front of them. They are trailing by 365 runs at the moment with Tom Bruce and Brad Schmulian batting at 50* & 39* respectively. The Central Stags have scored runs at an average of about 368 per game in the first innings after the conclusion of the first six games which is certainly above our target. They have posted scores of 369, 394, 265, 358, 249, 203/5(d) in the first innings of the first six games this season. This means that they have scored above our target thrice in six occasions. They have accumulated 2988 runs from six games this season which takes their average to 427 runs per innings. The 11 time Champions still have eight wickets in their hand and will weigh a lot upon the ones who are at the crease at the moment along with Dane Cleaver who has been in incredible form all season. Therefore, it is fair to say that the Central Stags will score over 359.5 runs in 1st innings of the ongoing match. Our affiliate partner Pari Match has offered odds of 1.69 in Central Districts favour from the ND vs CD Day 3 head-to-head clash.

ND vs CD Day 3 Player Bets:

Tom Bruce and Brad Schmulian are batting out there in the middle with real authority and are expected to continue with that when they resume their innings tomorrow morning. Therefore, I have added them to my list from the OTA vs AUK Day 2 match prediction.

Tom Bruce To Score Over 74.5 Runs In 1st Innings

Tom Bruce, the swashbuckling right-handed batsman from the North of New Zealand is my first pick from the ND vs CD Day 3 match prediction. Although he is renowned for his hard-hitting skills mainly, the 30-year-old has been a crucial part of Central Districts squad in First-class cricket as well. Bruce joined Brad Schmulian to bat on Day 2 when his team was struggling at 36/2. He took the CD’s scorecard to 131/2 at the end of Day 2 and scored 95 runs for the third wicket uptil now. He reached his fifty in the final delivery of the day by taking a quick single. This was his 26th First-class half century and he reached this in 100 deliveries. Bruce has shown some commendable performances in recent years and has been the mainstay in the middle-order for his side. In the ongoing season as well, he has been Central District’s leading run-getter at the moment. Bruce has racked up 496 runs from seven games at a jaw dropping average of 82.66. He has already struck five fifties so far in the current campaign but is yet to smash his maiden ton. In the previous game against Canterbury, he remained unbeaten for his 152 ball 90 which consisted of 9 fours and a six. The right-handed batter carries an experience of 57 First-class to pile up 3547 runs from them at an average of 42.22. He has posted scores of 90*, 25, 17, 35, 74, 33 in the first innings of the last six games. Therefore, I see no wrong in adding him to my list today. Head over to Pari Match and place your bet on Tom Bruce to score over 74.5 runs in the first innings at odds of 1.68.

Brad Schmulian To Score Over 60.5 Runs In 1st Innings

We have now arrived at my ultimate bet from the Day 3 predictions of Northern Districts vs Central Districts. The Cape Town born cricketer has carried his last edition’s form into the current one and is the second highest run-scorer for Central Districts. In the ongoing game, Brad along with Tom Bruce steadied CD’s sinking ship and reduced ND’s lead to 365 runs at stumps on Day 2. The 31-year-old looked rock solid on the pitch and remained unbeaten for 39 runs. His 122 ball stay at the crease was laced with only one four. I am certain that he is going to add to his tally of runs when he comes out to resume his innings tomorrow morning. The No.3 batsman has reaped 444 runs in total from seven games this season at an average of 40.36. He has already scored close to his average this season and it is a matter of time until he exceeds that. He has posted scores of 1, 28, 88, 60, 1, 20 in the first innings of the last six games this season. Brad Schmulian has featured in 28 First-class matches and has accumulated 1757 runs from them at an average of 38.19. After a careful analysis of the past datas and stats, we have backed Brad Schmulian to score over 60.5 runs in the upcoming game. Our affiliate partner Pari Match has offered odds of 1.67 in Brad Schmulian’s favour. Hurry up and place your bet on him to get some assured winnings.

My Picks:

Central Districts To Score Over 359.5 Runs In 1st Innings - @ 1.69 (Pari Match)

Tom Bruce To Score Over 74.5 Runs In 1st Innings - @ 1.68 (Pari Match)

Brad Schmulian To Score Over 60.5 Runs In 1st Innings - @ 1.67 (Pari Match)