Match Details:
The 14th Match match of the Ford Trophy 2020 will be played between Otago and Northern Districts at the University Park, Dunedin.
This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time, 03:30 AM IST.
Preview:
The two sides who will meet at the University Park in Dunedin on Sunday have exactly similar starts to their 2020-21 Ford Trophy campaign. Northern Districts started their journey in the competition by beating Auckland twice in their first two matches.
Then they had a hiccup against Canterbury, but got back to winning ways in no time. Similarly, Otago started their season with two straight wins over Central Districts, but their juggernaut came to a halt in their third game. Auckland handed them their first defeat of the season, but in just a couple of days’ time, they got their revenge.
OTG vs NK Weather Report for Match 14:
It will be a cold day at Dunedin, with the temperature hovering around 10 °C. Chances of precipitation are only 10 %.
Pitch Condition/Report:
In the last 3 ODI games that were played at this venue, we have seen the batsmen ruling the roost. Anything under 300 might not be too big a total to defend here.
Average first innings score:
307 (Last 3 ODI matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won: 1, Lost: 2, Tied: 0
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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 Dream11 Match:
Michael Rae has been amazing with the ball for Otago. He has picked up 10 wickets in just 2 games and has an economy rate of just over 5 runs per over.
For Northern Districts, it has been Brett Randell who has done the talking with the ball. He has scalped 12 wickets in 4 games and has an economy rate of well under 6 runs per over.
As for batting, Jeet Raval has been the standout performer for Northern Districts. He has scored 206 runs at a stunning average of over 50.
Brett Hampton can earn you points both with the bat and the ball. He has picked up 3 wickets and has scored 105 runs.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Jeet Raval, Brett Hampton
Vice-Captain Options – Brett Randell, Michael Rae
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OTG vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mitch Renwick
Batters – Neil Broom, Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval (C), Dean Brownlie
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Brett Hampton, Michael Rippon
Bowlers – Travis Muller, Brett Randell (VC), Michael Rae
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OTG vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Peter Bocock
Batters – Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Jeet Raval, Anton Devcich
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Brett Hampton (C)
Bowlers – Brett Randell, Michael Rae (VC), Matt Bacon, Anurag Verma
Expert Advice:
Neil Broom has been in great touch with the bat, having scored 154 runs in 4 games. He has an average of over 50 and a strike rate of nearly 120. It is advisable to pick him in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
Today’s OTG vs NK Probable Winners:
Northern Districts are expected to win this match.
