Match Details:
The 12th 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 struggling sides of the 2020-21 edition of Ford Trophy will lock horns in this game. Wellington had a horrendous start to their campaign. They lost their first two opening games, with Canterbury being the winning team on both occasions.
However, they turned it around in the last game and defeated Central Districts to secure first points on the board. Central Districts, on the other hand, have got it all wrong so far. They started their journey with two defeats against Otago, and then the loss against Wellington will surely dent their confidence. To only positive for them is the fact that they were competitive in the last two games and fought till the very end.
CD vs WEL Weather Report for Match 12:
Cricket fans will not want to read this particular section, as there is a forecast of heavy rainfall. The temperature will be around 21 °C.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at Fitzherbert Park will favour the batsmen more than the bowlers. The team batting first should aim for a score of 300.
Average first innings score:
298 (Last two Ford Trophy matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won: 2, Lost: 0, NR: 1
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Injury and Availability News:
Wellington’s Hamish Bennett has been ruled out of this game because of his injury. James Hartshorn is his replacement.
Central Districts will have the services of Blair Tickner. The bowler returns after playing for New Zealand A.
CD vs WEL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Central Districts:
Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance, Brad Schmulian, Ben Smith, Bayley Wiggins, Christian Leopard, George Worker.
Bench:
Ray Toole, Liam Dudding.
Wellington:
Andrew Fletcher, Jakob Bhula, Troy Johnson, Michael Bracewell (c), Fraser Colson, Jamie Gibson, Lauchie Johns (wk), Peter Younghusband, Iain Mcpeake, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden.
Bench:
James Hartshorn.
CD vs WEL Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
George Worker has been influential in every department for Central Districts. He has scored 210 runs and has also picked up a couple of wickets,.
For Wellington, Michael Bracewell has played the role of a perfect all-rounder. He has scored 147 runs and has also scalped 3 wickets.
Jakob Bhula is currently the second-highest run-scorer for Wellington. He has amassed 105 runs at a brilliant average of over 50.
Phil Younghusband has been the strike bowler for Wellington, with 4 wickets to his credit. Though he has scored only 35 runs so far, Younghusband has the ability to play big knocks.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Michael Bracewell, George Worker
Vice-Captain Options – Phil Younghusband, Jakob Bhula
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CD vs WEL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Bayley Wiggins
Batters – Ben Smith, Jacob Bhula, Andrew Fletcher
All-Rounders – Michael Bracewell, George Worker (C), Josh Clarkson, Phil Younghusband (VC)
Bowlers – Iain Mcpeake, Joey Field, Blair Tickner
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CD vs WEL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Laurie Johns
Batters – Tom Bruce, Jakob Bhula (VC), Christian Leopard, Ben Smith
All-Rounders – Michael Bracewell (C), George Worker, Jamie Gibson
Bowlers – Seth Rance, Iain Mcpeake, Jayden Lennox
Expert Advice:
Joey Field might have been a bit expensive, but he has a knack of picking up wickets at crucial intervals and has already got 4 wickets to his name. Field can be a clever budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team.
CD vs WEL Probable Winners:
Central Districts are expected to win this match.
