🇳🇿 SS
CD Central Districts
59%
VS
CANT Canterbury
41%
Saxton Oval, Nelson,
New Zealand Domestic Twenty20
Central Districts vs Canterbury Match Recap
Last updated: 18 January 2026
Result: Canterbury won by 9 wickets (44 balls remaining). CD 139/6 vs CANT 145/1.
Our Prediction: Central Districts — Incorrect
Pre-match analysis published on 3 January 2026:
The data leans towards Central Districts, though margins are tight.The toss could be crucial at Saxton Oval, Nelson, where chasers have won 70% of games.
Both sides are evenly matched in the powerplay, scoring around 7.1 RPO. Early wickets are Canterbury's strength - 6.67 economy with the new ball.
Central Districts's middle-overs game is a strength - they build innings smartly at 8.04 RPO.
Canterbury have the edge in the death overs, with bowlers going at just 7.37.
The numbers don't lie - Central Districts have the statistical edge across key phases. Canterbury will need their top performers to fire if they're to cause an upset.
Our model rates Central Districts at 59% to get the job done.
