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Canterbury vs Northern Districts

Writer's picture: Sean SandysSean Sandys

A MatchPack for the upcoming clash between Canterbury and Northern Districts


Canterbury have been electric so far this year. Deserving of their top spot in the table the experienced recent winners have come out all guns blazing to start this season and are triumphantly sat on top of the table. After the dramatic fall of 18 wickets for 150 runs on day one in their most recent affair they pushed through and showed their character and ability by expressing a major total of 400 in their second innings. Incredible for the wicket they were playing on. That same wicket proved to much for their opponents who they bowled out for just over 100 to secure a 300 run victory. A team firmly in form they most certainly are gonna be a tough nut to crack. So who are they up against?


Well, a challenged side deserving of more than they have received in recent years, but stacked with potential, experience, ability and New Zealand internationals the Northern Districts are still a strong and determined side with much to prove in the coming months. However, as with the same issue faced by Central Districts, the Northern Districts haven't played a Plunkett Shield game for 9 months. Despite ending their season on a high this is a much changed side in need of a good start to their campaign. Faced by multiple challenges, a varied set of new coaching staff, injuries, bubble issues and New Zealand stars being away at the world cup they are majorly hampered already before you consider that they haven't played a game for nine months and their competitors are league leaders. So, beating the high flying Canterbury side will be a major achievement. It is for those reasons that I am predicting a Canterbury win by an innings and 42 runs. A convincing victory merged with some signs of life from Northern Districts. It is a 9:30 pm GMT start and as ever can be accessed via YouTube at Plunkett Shield. And, if you want to keep updated and informed about all things Plunkett Shield then do be sure to keep checking our website for reviews, articles and MatchPacks and also follow us on Instagram at countycricupdates.


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