Match Details:
The 10th match of the Plunket Shield 2020-21 will be played between Central Districts and Northern Districts at the Saxton Oval, Nelson on Saturday.
This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (03:00 AM IST) (09:30 PM UTC – 13 November 2020).
Preview:
Match 10 of New Zealand’s domestic FC tournament, Plunket Shield will see Northern Districts and Central Districts lock horns on Saturday. With one win and two losses, the Northern Districts will be looking to improve their performance. They lost to Canterbury by an innings and 32 runs. Interestingly, they also lost to Central Districts in the season opener by seven wickets. And the Central will be keen on keeping a lid over their opponents again.
CST vs NOR Weather Report for Match 10:
Once again, the rain is expected to make its presence felt on the last two days. The temperature will hover around 22 Degree Celsius on four days during the action.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Only match which was scheduled to be played at Saxton Oval was abandoned without a ball being bowled. However, the venue has hosted 10 50-over matches and the average score has been 284 which indicates that the pitch will be good for batting. But overcast conditions will keep the bowlers interested.
Average first innings score:
NA
Injury and Availability News:
Central Districts’ Ajaz Patel, Adam Milne & Ben Wheeler are all nursing injuries and will not be available for selection. Blair Tickner is returning from an injury, as Josh Clarkson makes way for him.
For Northern Districts, Colin de Grandhomme & Neil Wagner are injured.
CST vs NOR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Central Districts:
Dane Cleaver, Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, George Worker, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance, Brad Schmulian, Greg Hay, Raymond Toole, Will Young.
Bench:
Joey Field.
Northern Districts:
Brett Hampton, Brett Randell, Jeet Raval, Tim Southee, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi, Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, James Baker, BJ Watling, Katene Clarke.
Bench:
Josef Walker.
CST vs NOR Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Joe Carter has mustered 235 runs in three matches with a ton and fifty each to his name. Tim Southee is the most experienced bowler available to play this match and has accounted for 7 scalps in two outings. Doug Bracewell has picked nine wickets so far this season and is pretty handy with the bat as well. George Worker is the leading run-scorer for Central Districts this year and mustered 154 runs with two fifties to his name.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Doug Bracewell, Joe Carter
Vice-Captain Options – Tim Southee, George Worker
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CST vs NOR 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver, BJ Watling
Batters – Ross Taylor, Jeet Raval, Will Young
All-Rounders – Doug Bracewell (c), George Worker
Bowlers – Tim Southee (vc), Scott Kuggeleijn, Seth Rance, Raymond Toole
12th Man – Brad Schmulian
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CST vs NOR 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – BJ Watling
Batters – Joe Carter (c), Tom Bruce, Jeet Raval, Ross Taylor
All-Rounders – Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, George Worker (c)
Bowlers – Scott Kuggeleijn, Seth Rance, Tim Southee
12th Man – Ish Sodhi
Expert Advice:
Toole has picked six wickets in two matches and has bowled 14 maiden overs too. Batsmen have found it tough to score off him and he could be a decent pick in your Fantasy teams for this match.
Today’s CST vs NOR Probable Winners:
Central Districts are predicted to win this game.
