Nelson
Saxton Oval
250
45
19
Central D
CS
276/8 (50.0)
Central D chose to BAT
Canterbury
CTB
254/10 (49.0)
Central D won by 22 runs
CTB vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Ford Trophy Fantasy Tips & Team News

Published on Feb 15, 2026

CTB vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Ford Trophy Fantasy Tips & Team News

The Ford Trophy action heads to Nelson as the unstoppable Canterbury side takes on the Central Districts (Central Stags) at Saxton Oval. Canterbury is currently flying high with five consecutive wins, while the Stags have had a mixed bag of results recently. For fantasy fans, this match offers a goldmine of international talent and in form domestic stars.

Here is everything you need to know to build your teams for the major leagues and contests.

Match Details

  • Match: Central Districts vs Canterbury (The Ford Trophy)
  • Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson
  • Date & Time: 17 Feb 2026, 3:00 IST
  • Live Streaming: New Zealand Cricket YouTube / FanCode

Pitch Report: Saxton Oval, Nelson

Saxton Oval is generally a balanced surface, but the stats heavily favor the faster bowlers. In the last five matches here, pacers have taken 45 wickets compared to just 19 by spinners. The average score is around 250 runs, suggesting that while batters can score, they need to see off the new ball movement.

Fantasy Insight: Load your team with seam bowling all rounders and top order batters. Spinners might find it tough unless they are exceptionally skilled.

Weather Report

The forecast for Nelson on match day looks pleasant. Expect temperatures around 22°C with partial cloud cover. There is minimal chance of rain, so we should get a full game. A slight sea breeze might help the swing bowlers in the morning session.

Team Analysis: Central Districts (CD)

The Stags have won three of their last five games but are coming off a loss. Their strength lies in their all rounders.

  • Brad Schmulian is in the form of his life, smashing 412 runs in the series with a massive average of 107 fantasy points per game.
  • Josh Clarkson has been a revelation with the ball, picking up 17 wickets in the series. He is a captaincy favorite.
  • Dean Foxcroft and Will Young add stability to the batting order, making them safe picks for your fantasy contests.

Team Analysis: Canterbury (CANT)

Canterbury is the team to beat right now. Their batting lineup is stacked with quality.

  • Henry Nicholls (472 runs) and Tom Latham (411 runs) are dominating the run charts. Leaving them out of your team is a huge risk.
  • Michael Rae leads the bowling attack with 15 wickets and has been consistently picking up points in the death overs.
  • Fraser Sheat and Angus McKenzie provide excellent support, making the Canterbury bowling unit very lethal.

Probable Playing XIs

Central Districts:

Brad Schmulian, Curtis Heaphy, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Ajaz Patel, Raymond Toole.

Canterbury:

Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Rhys Mariu, Tom Latham (wk), Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon, Angus McKenzie, Sean Davey, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae.

Key Players to Watch

  • Brad Schmulian (CD): The top run getter for his side. A must have for small leagues.
  • Tom Latham (CANT): An international star averaging 118 fantasy points in this series. Reliable behind the stumps too.
  • Josh Clarkson (CD): With 17 wickets and batting ability, he offers dual value.
  • Henry Nicholls (CANT): Leading the charge with the bat, averaging over 108 points.
  • Michael Rae (CANT): The strike bowler for Canterbury, crucial for picking up wickets in the powerplay and death.
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Captain & Vice Captain Choices

  • Safe Options: Tom Latham, Brad Schmulian, Henry Nicholls
  • Differential Picks: Josh Clarkson, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Rae

Winning Strategy

Given the ground stats, a 6-5 combination favoring Canterbury seems logical due to their winning streak. Focus on Pacers over spinners, as the venue history shows a clear advantage for the quicks (45 vs 19 wickets). Since both teams have strong top order batters, avoid dropping the openers unless the conditions are extremely overcast.

Good luck with your team creation! Use your skills to analyze the toss update before finalizing your lineup.

The Ford Trophy CTB vs CS players ODI past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy SelectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Will YoungCSBAT52RHB525169412036.0485.8114217OB000-27546.8234120060265.091.182.5612685608
Blair TicknerCSBOWL16RHB8634181770.8303RMF1625833.526.5530.634/346554.227185601028.40.21.7819253216
Josh ClarksonCSALL3RHB2017168.570.8302RM33424.336.082402/2417163.7114624117100697.0439.4518.939989850
Chad BowesCTBBAT6RHB60995116.583.19115RM000-4680.2481257066.7245.962.372.5620211016
Dean FoxcroftCSALL1RHB10000000OB000-07102.6718310271.4397.8331.1630.9714545000
Tom LathamCTBWK163LHB15019446414534.0785.434437RM000-1596118.7712411083.3396.0610.2618.1511858100
Cole McConchieCTBBAT6RHB52126644299.21114OB545.633.754.824202/183769483125642.9627.220.991.18280000
Henry NichollsCTBBAT81LHB7916218012434.680.3516217OB000-328108.6869472062.5189.156.716.92213108
Ajaz PatelCSBOWLLHB00SLA000456.22253837580.5900250000
Matthew BoyleCTBBATLHB00LBG000856.1449227050411.2400610463370
Leo CarterCTBBATLHB00OB00014400070.200270000
Dane CleaverCSWK1RHB1032323286.4803LB000-2752.3366146057.1549.700.3989878016
Sean DaveyCTBALLRHB00RM000283.51677310093.5500290000
Mitchell HayCTBWK7RHB511669941.5104.4119000-12510.452350052.760.2018322800
Curtis HeaphyCSWKRHB00000374.3223141066.7211.640.390.39119117908
Jayden LennoxCSBOWL2LHB00000SLA2310284.24002/420792644431371.4977.120.791.3813660548
Rhys MariuCTBBATRHB00RM000759.4416221057.1211.050.2021141000
Angus McKenzieCTBBOWLLHB00RM000690.5543141166.7841.221.973.16109742510
Michael RaeCTBBOWLRHB00RMF000887.670111587.51189.941.582.372167551008
Brett RandellCSBOWLRHB00RM0001230230166200842.210.20.2311451050
Angus SchawCSBOWLRHB00OB0001103103144100717.550.20.7917452390
Brad SchmulianCSALL000007107.1750412071.4168.841.784.9316474300
Fraser SheatCTBBOWLRHB00RM000875.9607313751071.010.21.58510714818
Raymond TooleCSBOWLLHB00LM000652.23131766.7116.3100.2411001060
Raunaq KapurCTBALLLHB00OB000344.71340333.396.710071009060
Toby FindlayCSBOWLRHB00RM000453.22132842590.3900300000
LLB HarperCTBBAT0000025611216100837.870.391.3815481430
Completed matches of Central Districts
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
25 Oct - 03:00 AMNew PlymouthWellingtonWFCentral DistrictsCS199/10 (40.5)201/6 (39.2) Central D won by 4 wickets (with 64 balls remaining)
30 Oct - 03:00 AMNew PlymouthNorthern DistrictsNDCentral DistrictsCS271/8 (49.0)156/9 (42.4) Northern Dis won by 113 runs (DLS method)
03 Nov - 03:00 AMDunedinCentral DistrictsCSOtagoOV233/8 (50.0)226/10 (48.1) Central D won by 7 runs
08 Nov - 03:00 AMAucklandCentral DistrictsCSAucklandAA337/5 (50.0)201/10 (41.3) Central D won by 136 runs
12 Nov - 03:00 AMRangioraCentral DistrictsCSCanterburyCTB264/5 (50.0)266/2 (43.4) Canterbury won by 8 wickets (with 38 balls remaining)
04 Feb - 03:00 AMWellingtonCentral DistrictsCSWellingtonWF307/4 (36.0)289/8 (36.0) Central D won by 18 runs
07 Feb - 03:00 AMNapierAucklandAACentral DistrictsCS163/10 (50.0)164/5 (39.5) Central D won by 5 wickets (with 61 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 03:00 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCentral DistrictsCS309/8 (50.0)240/10 (43.3) Northern Dis won by 69 runs
17 Feb - 03:00 AMNelsonCentral DistrictsCSCanterburyCTB276/8 (50.0)254/10 (49.0) Central D won by 22 runs
20 Feb - 03:00 AMWellingtonCentral DistrictsCSWellingtonWF349/5 (50.0)138/10 (32.2) Central D won by 211 runs
22 Feb - 03:00 AMWellingtonCanterburyCTBCentral DistrictsCS302/7 (50.0)303/4 (47.5) Central D won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Canterbury
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
25 Oct - 03:00 AMChristchurchOtagoOVCanterburyCTB206/10 (48.5)207/4 (38.5) Canterbury won by 6 wickets (with 67 balls remaining)
30 Oct - 03:00 AMWellingtonCanterburyCTBWellingtonWF258/10 (49.5)259/8 (49.0) Wellington won by 2 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
03 Nov - 03:00 AMChristchurchCanterburyCTBAucklandAA337/8 (50.0)316/9 (50.0) Canterbury won by 21 runs
08 Nov - 03:00 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCanterburyCTB210/8 (50.0)211/4 (39.3) Canterbury won by 6 wickets (with 63 balls remaining)
12 Nov - 03:00 AMRangioraCentral DistrictsCSCanterburyCTB264/5 (50.0)266/2 (43.4) Canterbury won by 8 wickets (with 38 balls remaining)
04 Feb - 03:00 AMAucklandCanterburyCTBAucklandAA384/5 (50.0)124/10 (19.3) Canterbury won by 84 runs (DLS method)
07 Feb - 03:00 AMRangioraNorthern DistrictsNDCanterburyCTB158/10 (42.5)162/2 (30.1) Canterbury won by 8 wickets (with 119 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 03:00 AMInvercargillOtagoOVCanterburyCTB Match abandoned without a ball bowled
13 Feb - 03:00 AMChristchurchWellingtonWFCanterburyCTB68/10 (22.2)69/2 (11.5) Canterbury won by 8 wickets (with 229 balls remaining)
17 Feb - 03:00 AMNelsonCentral DistrictsCSCanterburyCTB276/8 (50.0)254/10 (49.0) Central D won by 22 runs
22 Feb - 03:00 AMWellingtonCanterburyCTBCentral DistrictsCS302/7 (50.0)303/4 (47.5) Central D won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Saxton Oval
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
17 Feb - 03:00 AMCentral DistrictsCSCanterburyCTB276/8 (50.0)254/10 (49.0) Central D won by 22 runs
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