Match Details:
The 5th match of the Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between the Central Stags and the Northern Knights at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.
The match is scheduled to start at 06:10 IST (12:40 AM GMT) (01:40 PM Local Time) and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
After suffering a big loss in their very first game of the tournament, the Central Stags will be facing off against the Northern Knights who will be stepping on to the ground for the first time as a part of their campaign in this tournament.
To start off their tournament, the Central Distracts played against Wellington who defeated the Central Stags by a margin of 39 runs, which by the standards of a T20 game is quite big. But, given the differences in their levels of experience of playing, it will be really interesting to see how this game pan out, and how well the Central Stags are able to take advantage of their experience trying to find their first win.
CS vs NK Weather Report for Match 5:
On Wednesday, the weather forecast for New Plymouth bears some good news for the players and the followers of this tournament as owing to the mostly sunny skies, the chances of rainfall are just 10 per cent, so there is no chance of hindrance during the game. The temperature will be around the 20 degree Celsius mark.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at this venue has historically favoured the batsmen in the first innings of the match but the bowlers, especially the spinners will also enjoy some amount of help during the second innings of the match.
Average first innings score:
134 (Last T20 match played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there’s an update)
CS vs NK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Central Stags:
George Worker, Bayley Wiggins, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Doug Bracewell, Christian Leopard, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner
Bench:
Jayden Lennox
Northern Knights:
Tim Seifert, Dean Brownline, Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Anton Devcich, Brett Randell, Joe Walker, Matthew Fischer, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggelejin
Bench:
Zak Gibson/Fred Walker
CS vs NK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Tim Seifert is one of the few international signups for his team who is available for selection in this game. He has played in 30 T20Is so far and has scored 668 runs in total at a strike rate of 139.46.
Anton Devcich may not have the numbers in T20 International cricket behind him, but he has a lot of talent and will be wanting to do well in this tournament. He has played in 4 T20I games so far and has scored 111 runs and has taken 2 wickets too.
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George Worker showed a lot of promise in the only inning that he has played in this tournament. He scored 27 runs at a strike rate of 93.10 and his stay on the field made a world of difference for his team’s batting attack.
Josh Clarkson of the Central Stags also may not have scored a mountain of runs in the one game he has been a part of, but his 30-ball stay on the pitch, just like George Worker was important for his team, as he scored 30 runs, helping his team score 136.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Tim Seifert, Anton Devcich
Vice-Captain Options: George Worker, Josh Clarkson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CS vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver, Tim Seifert (C)
Batters – Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce, Katene Clarke, Dean Brownline
All-Rounders – George Worker (VC), Anton Devcich
Bowlers – Joey Field, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CS vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver, Tim Seifert
Batters – Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce, Henry Cooper, Dean Brownline
All-Rounders – Josh Clarkson (VC), Anton Devcich (C)
Bowlers – Joey Field, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell
Expert Advice:
Given the pitch conditions at this venue, it would be a wise choice to include as many as 4 batsmen in your team for this game, with the 4th spot being filled up by Katene Clarke.
Today’s CS vs NK Probable Winners:
Northern Knights are expected to win this match.
