Match Details:
It’s Match no. 13 of Ford Trophy 2020-21, and the Central Districts will be taking on the Canterbury at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.
This match will be starting at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).
Preview:
It’s a match between a team that has won the 3 matches out of 4 and a team that is yet to register a win in spite of playing 4 matches. Canterbury are favorites going into this game. It’ll be interesting to see how the Central districts will fare in this match.
Weather Report for Match 13:
There is no chance of rainfall and the temperature will be around 17 degrees celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It’s a bowler’s paradise here and anything around 200 will be a good score.
Average first innings score:
198 (Last two Ford Trophy matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won: 1, Lost: 1, NR: 0
Injury and Availability News:
Cole McConchie has joined Canterbury after representing the New Zealand A team. Mitch Hay and Jackson Latham have been called up by Canterbury, as Ed Nuttall and Ashley Fletcher misses out.
Dane Cleaver is back for Central Districts after a brilliant outing against West Indies A. Liam Dudding misses out.
CD vs CTB Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Central Districts:
Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Joey Field, Jayden Lennox, Seth Rance, Brad Schmulian, Ben Smith, Bayley Wiggins, Christian Leopard, George Worker.
Bench:
Ray Toole.
Canterbury:
Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Todd Astle, Mitch Hay (wk), Fraser Sheat, Will Williams, Matt Henry, Theo van Woerkom, Cole McConchie (c).
Bench:
Jackson Latham.
CD vs CTB Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
George Worker has scored 210 runs and has also picked up a couple of wickets.
Todd Astle has scored 102 runs and has also picked up 3 wickets.
Ken McClure has registered 212 runs to his name so far, which includes two stunning centuries.
Sean Davey has picked up 9 wickets in 4 games and has an economy rate of under 5 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Ken McClure, George Worker
Vice-Captain Options – Todd Astle, Sean Davey
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CD vs CTB Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batters – Tom Bruce, Chad Bowes, Ken McClure
All-Rounders – Todd Astle, George Worker (C), Josh Clarkson
Bowlers – Joey Field, Sean Davey (VC), Will Williams, Matt Henry
12th Man – Christian Leopard
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CD vs CTB Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Bayley Wiggins
Batters – Christian Leopard, Leo Carter, Ken McClure (C)
All-Rounders – Todd Astle (VC), George Worker, Brad Schmulian, Cole McConchie
Bowlers – Sean Davey, Seth Rance, Matt Henry
12th Man- Will Williams
Expert Advice:
Will Williams will be a budget pick for your Fantasy Team. You can go with the above-mentioned captains and vice-captains as safe options.
CD vs CTB Probable Winners:
Canterbury is expected to win this match.
