Central Hinds vs Otago Sparks, 8th Match, Round 3, Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2026

Pukekura ParkSat 28 Nov 20263:00 AM IST (10:30 AM local)
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Starts Sat 28 Nov · 3:00 AM IST

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With little form or head-to-head history on record, Central Hinds and Otago Sparks start on level terms, and the toss and team news could decide it.

Sides batting second have done better at this ground, so expect the toss winner to bowl. A first-innings total of about 255 looks par for this game.

CH vs OS Score Prediction at Pukekura Park

If Central Hinds bat first
240-270runs
Most likely around 255
If Otago Sparks bat first
240-270runs
Most likely around 255

How totals go at Pukekura Park

248Avg 1st innings
213Avg 2nd innings
12-17Bat first v chase wins
29ODI matches here

CH vs OS Toss Prediction

Whoever wins the toss is likely to bowl first.

CH vs OS Pitch Report

Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

This is a ground where bowlers stay in the game, and totals at Pukekura Park are usually on the low side.

Across the last 29 WList A matches here, the side batting first has averaged 248, with chasing teams averaging 213. Anything in the 235-265 range should make a competitive total. Results have been evenly split: 12 wins for the side batting first and 17 for the chasers.

First-innings totals here have ranged from 143 to 405 in that time.

Toss call: there is not much in it, but most captains will still choose to chase.

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CH vs OS Recent Form and Head to Head

Central Hinds

No recent ODI results on record.

Otago Sparks

No recent ODI results on record.

Head to head

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

Pukekura Park Record

29ODI matches
248Avg 1st innings
213Avg 2nd innings
12Won batting first
17Won chasing
405Highest 1st inns

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