Match Details:
The 13th match of the Ford Trophy 2020 will be played between Central Districts and Wellington at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.
This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).
Preview:
Two teams with very contrasting starts to their season will lock horns in what is going to be a very crucial game for both camps at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth. The obvious favourites for this match is going to be Canterbury, who have played an exciting brand of cricket in this season’s Ford Trophy.
They won all of their first 3 games, but suffered a defeat against Northern Districts in their last game. Placed at the very opposite end of the spectrum, Central Districts started their campaign with 3 consecutive defeats, while their last match against Wellington was abandoned due to rain. They will need to get to the winning ways very quickly.
CD vs CTB Weather Report for Match 13:
It will be a cold yet pleasant day for a game of cricket. The temperature will be around 17 °C, with no chances of rainfall.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at Pukekura Park is expected to favour the bowlers. Anything over 220 can be a good total here.
Average first innings score:
198 (Last two Ford Trophy matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won: 1, Lost: 1, NR: 0
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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 Dream11 Match:
George Worker is one of the few Central Districts players who has managed to impress in this edition of Ford Trophy. He has scored 210 runs and has also picked up a couple of wickets.
Todd Astle has played the role of an all-round contributor for Canterbury. He has scored 102 runs and has also picked up 3 wickets.
Ken McClure has undoubtedly been the best batsman for Canterbury. He has registered 212 runs to his name so far, which includes two stunning centuries.
Sean Davey has given nightmares to almost every batting lineup he has come up against. 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
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CD vs CTB Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CD vs CTB Dream11 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
Expert Advice:
Will Williams can be a fantastic budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team. The Canterbury bowler has picked up 7 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of under 4 runs per over.
CD vs CTB Probable Winners:
Canterbury are expected to win this match.
