Central Hinds vs Canterbury Magicians, 14th Match, Round 5, Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2026

Fitzherbert ParkSat 12 Dec 20263:00 AM IST (10:30 AM local)
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Starts Sat 12 Dec · 3:00 AM IST

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There is not much recent data on Central Hinds and Canterbury Magicians, so this looks like an open contest. We will firm up our pick once the playing XIs are known.

Batting first has paid off at this ground, so the toss winner will likely want runs on the board. We expect a first-innings score of around 270, and anything well above that should put the batting side in control.

CH vs CM Score Prediction at Fitzherbert Park

If Central Hinds bat first
255-285runs
Most likely around 271
If Canterbury Magicians bat first
255-285runs
Most likely around 271

How totals go at Fitzherbert Park

271Avg 1st innings
210Avg 2nd innings
4-2Bat first v chase wins
6ODI matches here

CH vs CM Toss Prediction

Whoever wins the toss is likely to bat first.

CH vs CM Pitch Report

Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North

The surface at Fitzherbert Park tends to give both batters and bowlers something to work with.

The first-innings average over the last 6 WList A games at this ground is 271, and 210 in the second innings. Anything in the 255-285 range should make a competitive total. Defending has worked well at this ground, with 4 wins from 6 for the side batting first.

First-innings totals here have ranged from 170 to 324 in that time.

Toss call: bat first. Scoreboard pressure has worked here.

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CH vs CM Recent Form and Head to Head

Central Hinds

No recent ODI results on record.

Canterbury Magicians

No recent ODI results on record.

Head to head

These teams have not met in a ODI match on our records.

Fitzherbert Park Record

6ODI matches
271Avg 1st innings
210Avg 2nd innings
4Won batting first
2Won chasing
324Highest 1st inns

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