Match Details:
The match no. 17 of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 will see Otago and Northern Districts locking horns at the University Park, Dunedin.
This match is starting at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).
Preview:
The last time these two locked horns, it was a run-fest but it was Northern Districts who won the game by restricting the Otago well within the target. While Otago will be looking to get their revenge, Northern Districts will know it well that nothing can be sweeter than doing the double.
Weather Report for Match 17:
With a 10% chance of rain, the temperature will be around 14 degrees celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
This pitch is a high scoring track and definitely a batting track with nothing on offer for the bowlers.
Average first innings score:
311 (Last 3 ODI matches and 1 Ford Trophy match played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won: 1, Lost: 3, Tied: 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
OTG vs NK Today’s Probable XIs:
Otago:
Neil Broom, Michael Rae, Matt Bacon, Josh Finnie, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Jarrod Mckay, Travis Muller, Dale Phillips, Mitch Renwick, Michael Rippon
Bench:
Angus Mckenzie
Northern Districts:
Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke, Bharat Popli, Anurag Verma, Dean Brownlie, Anton Devcich (C), Brett Hampton, Jake Gibson, Peter Bocock, Brett Randell, Henry Cooper
Bench:
Josef Walker
OTG vs NK Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Katene Clarke has scored 222 runs, which includes 3 half-centuries. Clarke has an average of over 40.
Brett Randell has scalped 14 wickets and has maintained an economy rate of under 6 runs per over.
Brett Hampton has scored 152 runs and also has 5 wickets to his name.
Michael Rippon has scored 98 runs and has picked up 4 wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Katene Clarke, Brett Hampton
Vice-Captain Options – Brett Randell, Michael Rippon
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OTG vs NK Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mitch Renwick
Batters – Neil Broom, Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval, Henry Cooper
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Brett Hampton (C), Michael Rippon
Bowlers – Matthew Bacon, Brett Randell (VC), Michael Rae
12th Man – Anton Devcich
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OTG vs NK Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mitch Renwick
Batters – Nick Kelly, Jeet Raval, Anton Devcich, Katene Clarke (C), Dean Brownlie
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon (VC)
Bowlers – Brett Randell, Anurag Verma, Nathan Smith
12th Man – Brett Hampton
Expert Advice:
Jeet Raval has already amassed over 200 runs and has maintained an average in excess of 40. Given his form, he should be included in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
OTG vs NK Probable Winners:
Northern Districts are expected to win this match.
