Match Details:
Central Districts and Canterbury will be up against each other in the 16th match of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.
The match will be starting at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).
Preview:
The last time these two teams met, Canterbury defeated Central Districts. This time around we will have to see how Central Districts perform as they’re yet to win a game in this tournament.
Weather Report for Match 16:
There are 10% chances of rain and the temperature will be around 19 degrees celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The batsmen here will get the leverage only if they toil hard. Yet it is a wicket that assists bowlers more than the batters.
Average first innings score:
203 (Last 3 Ford Trophy matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won: 2, Lost: 1, NR: 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be updated when there is an update)
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 214 runs at an average of over 50 and has also scalped a couple of wickets.
Ken McClure has amassed 273 runs which include a couple of centuries and a half-century as well.
Sean Davey has picked up 9 wickets and has an economy rate of under 5 runs per over.
Todd Astle has picked up 4 wickets and has also scored 102 runs.
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 – Bayley Wiggins
Batters – Ken McClure, Chad Bowes, Ben Smith
All-Rounders – Todd Astle, George Worker (C), Josh Clarkson
Bowlers – Joey Field, Sean Davey (VC), Will Williams, Matt Henry
12th Man – Dane Cleaver
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CD vs CTB Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batters – Chad Bowes, Leo Carter, Ken McClure (C)
All-Rounders – Todd Astle (VC), George Worker, Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie
Bowlers – Sean Davey, Seth Rance, Matt Henry
12th Man – Bayley Wiggins
Expert Advice:
Chad Bowes has scored 211 runs at an average of over 40 and a strike rate of over 90. He should be included in both your teams.
CD vs CTB Probable Winners:
Canterbury is expected to win this match.
