With an average first-innings score of 191 for men's games and 141 for women's games since 2019, Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North, is a high-scoring venue.
Men's Game
For the Seddon Park leg on December 22, Northern Districts had access to their full international roster, barring Trent Boult and Kane Williamson. Central Districts, on the other hand, were missing their top players, including Josh Clarkson, Tom Bruce, and Will Young, and Doug Bracewell was limited to a specialist batter role.
But this time, Young, Clarkson, and, if he passes the late fitness test, Bruce, have returned to Central Districts, while Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, and Tim Seifert are all unavailable for Northern Districts. This is enough to give the home team the upper hand in the match today.
Women's Game
The markets had Northern Districts as the clear favourites to win the previous game between the two sides. Though they have now fixed it, 1.75 is still attractive enough to back the home team again.
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