Match Details:
The 9th match of the Ford Trophy 2020 will be played between Central Districts and Wellington at the Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North.
This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).
Preview:
The two sides who will lock horns at the Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North on Sunday have had very similar starts to their 2020/21 Ford Trophy campaign. Wellington have had a very dull start to their season, as they suffered defeats in their opening two games.
Canterbury walked away victorious on both occasions. Central Districts, on the other hand, faced Otago in their first two games of the season. They were handed a defeat on both occasions. Hence, this match is extremely crucial for both the sides, as they will be looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat and get their season back on track.
CD vs WEL Weather Report for Match 9:
It will be sunny in Palmerston North, with the temperature being around 20 °C. Chances of precipitation are only 10 %.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at Fitzherbert Park will suit the batsmen. Anything around 300 should be a good total here.
Average first innings score:
317 (Last two Ford Trophy matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won: 1, Lost: 0, NR: 1
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Injury and Availability News:
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CD vs WEL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Central Districts:
Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Liam Dudding, Joey Field, Jayden Lennox, Seth Rance, Brad Schmulian, Ben Smith, Bayley Wiggins, Christian Leopard, George Worker
Bench:
Ray Toole
Wellington:
Andrew Fletcher, Jakob Bhula, Troy Johnson, Michael Bracewell (c), Fraser Colson, Jamie Gibson, Lauchie Johns (wk), Peter Younghusband, Iain Mcpeake, Hamish Bennett, Michael Snedden.
Bench:
Ben Sears.
CD vs WEL Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
George Worker was in terrific form in the two games he played in this season. He amassed 158 runs at an average of almost 80 and a strike rate of 150+.
Joey Field was on the money for Central Districts in the first two games. Though he was a bit expensive, Field provided his team with 4 breakthroughs.
Michael Bracewell could not impress as a skipper, but he was the best batsman for Wellington in the first two fixtures. He scored 117 runs at an average of nearly 60. With the ball, he picked up a couple of wickets.
Josh Clarkson provided his team with 3 wickets in the first couple of games. In addition to that, he also scored 36 runs.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Michael Bracewell, George Worker
Vice-Captain Options – Josh Clarkson, Joey Field
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CD vs WEL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Bayley Wiggins
Batters –Tom Bruce, Fraser Colson, Christian Leopard
All-Rounders – Michael Bracewell, George Worker (C), Josh Clarkson, Jamie Gibson
Bowlers – Iain Mcpeake, Joey Field (VC), Michael Snedden
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CD vs WEL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Laurie Johns
Batters –Tom Bruce, Andrew Fletcher, Jakob Bhula
All-Rounders – Michael Bracewell (C), George Worker, Josh Clarkson (VC), Phil Younghusband
Bowlers – Seth Rance, Joey Field, Liam Dudding
Expert Advice:
Jamie Gibson picked up a couple of wickets in the first two matches and also had an economy rate of 6 runs per over. He can be a decent budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
CD vs WEL Probable Winners:
Central Districts are expected to win this match.
