Match Details:
The 10th match of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 will be played between Auckland and Otago at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.
This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).
Preview:
The two teams who will clash in this game had contrasting starts to their campaign, but the tables turned in the last game. Otago had a brilliant start to their 2020-21 Ford Trophy campaign, as they defeated Central Districts twice in their first two fixtures.
On the other hand, Auckland started off their season with two consecutive defeats, both coming against Northern Districts. However, they will come into this game booming with confidence, as they absolutely thrashed an in-form Otago in the last game. Otago will have vengeance on their mind, while Auckland will be aiming to do the double.
AUK vs OTG Weather Report for Match 10:
The sun will be out over the Eden Park Outer Oval, as the temperature will be as high as 22 °C. Chances of rain are negligible.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Stats might lead you into thinking that the pitch is a bowler’s paradise, but it is actually a pretty even surface with enough assistance for batsmen in they manage to dig in.
Average first innings score:
207 (2 ODI matches and 1 Ford Trophy match at this Venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
AUK vs OTG Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Auckland:
Robert O’Donnell, Will O’Donnell, Martin Guptill, Ryan Harrison, Ben Horne, Ben Lister, Graeme Beghin, Ross ter Braak, Will Somerville, Brad Rodden, Louis Delport.
Bench:
Sean Solia, Ollie Pringle.
Otago
Neil Broom, Michael Rae, Matt Bacon, Josh Finnie, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Jarrod Mckay, Travis Muller, Dale Phillips, Mitch Renwick, Michael Rippon
Bench:
Angus Mckenzie
AUK vs OTG Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Travis Muller has been excellent with the ball for Otago. He has picked up 7 wickets, which includes a stunning 5-wicket haul.
Martin Guptill has a brilliant track record in List A games and scored a gutsy 36 in the last game. He can be backed to play a big knock.
If form is the parameter, Will O’Donnell should be the first player from Auckland to get into your team. He has scored 116 runs, which includes two half-centuries.
Ryan Harrison has been impressive in the bowling department of Auckland. He has picked up 4 wickets and has an economy rate of under 5 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Will O’Donnell, Martin Guptill
Vice-Captain Options – Travis Muller, Ryan Harrison
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUK vs OTG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mitch Renwick, Ben Horne
Batters – Neil Broom, Will O’Donnell, Martin Guptill (C)
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Ryan Harrison (VC)
Bowlers – Will Somerville, Travis Muller, Ross ter Braak, Michael Rae
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUK vs OTG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Horne
Batters – Will O’Donnell (C), Martin Guptill, Neil Broom, Josh Finnie
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Ryan Harrison, Michael Rippon
Bowlers – Will Somerville, Ben Lister, Travis Muller (VC)
Expert Advice:
Michael Rae had a brilliant outing in the last game, where he picked up 7 wickets and conceded only 35 runs. He can be a superb budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Today’s AUK vs OTG Probable Winners:
Auckland are expected to win this match.
