Match Details
The Round 7 match of the Darwin and Districts ODD between Nightcliff CC and Pint CC will be played at the DXC Arena (MCG) Oval 1.
This match starts at 11 AM local time (7 AM IST) (1:30 AM GMT). It can be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview
One of the round 7 matches of the ongoing Darwin and District ODD will see the Nightcliff CC and Pint CC locking horns on Saturday. The Pint side defeated the hosts Darwin in their round 6 encounter and will be keen to continue their winning run. The Nightcliff CC, however, enjoyed a two-week break as they were awarded a bye in Round 6 and will be fresh to take the field.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain with sun expected to shine for most parts of the day.
Pitch Report
Two One-Day matches have been played so far at the venue. Pint CC batted first in those games posting below par totals but managed to win one of the matches.
Average first innings score: 124 (Two One-Day matches played in the tournament)
Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 1
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there’s an update)
Probable Playing XIs
Nightcliff CC
Adi Dave, Jhiah Baxter, Jacob Thorne, Cameron Tonkin, Brady Baptist (C), James Dix, Michael Kudra (WK), Phillp Hull, Tom Pinson, Nick Wheeler, Coen McKinnon.
Bench – Ryan Dennis, Lachland Baird, Taj Glenn, Thomas Foley, Nachiket Sant, Andrew Richards
Pint CC
Joshua Neill, John Flynn, Martin Brown (WK), Tim Garner (C), Harry J Manenti, Bilal Abbas, Joel Logan, Tom Grose, Richard Oliver, Nick Glinatsis, Raza Malik
Bench – Daniel Lang, Jonathon Hewitson, Ben May, Simon Lavers, Tim Knox, Patrick Gallow, Shishir Ramakrishna.
Top Picks
Jacob Thorne has been brilliant thus far scoring 96 runs and has also picked five wickets. Baxter is also a good batter and has mustered 126 runs so far. Phillip Hull (12 wickets) and Tom Pinson are other good bowlers in the team. Tim Garner from Pint CC is the best captain pick thanks to his 169 runs and 8 wickets. Manenti and Richard Oliver have also emerged as decent all-rounders.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Tim Garner, Richard Oliver
Vice-Captain Options: Jacob Thorne, Harry Manenti
Suggested Fantasy XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues
Keeper – Martin Brown
Batsmen – Cameron Tonkin, Jhiah Baxter, Richard Oliver, Brady Baptist
All-Rounders – Jacob Thorne (VC), Tim Garner (C), Harry Manenti
Bowlers – Tom Pinson, Philip Hull, Joel Logan
12th Man – Michael Kudra
Suggested Fantasy XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:
Keeper – Martin Brown
Batsmen – Jhiah Baxter, Richard Oliver (C), John Flynn, Joshua Neill
All-Rounders – Jacob Thorne, Tim Garner, Harry Manenti (VC)
Bowlers – Tom Pinson, Philip Hull, Joel Logan
12th Man – Michael Kudra
Expert Advice
Adi Dave can be picked in the Grand League team and made captain as he hasn’t performed in the last few matches. If he clicks, it will be a huge bonus.
Probable Winners
Pint CC is expected to win this match.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
from Fantasy Cricket – CricTracker
