Match Details:
The 20th match of the Ford Trophy 2021 will be played between Auckland Aces and Central Stags at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.
This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).
Preview:
Auckland Aces and Central Stags lock horns with each other in the 20th match of the Ford Trophy 2021 on Friday. Both teams are having a disastrous tournament so far. Auckland Aces have only won one out of five matches they played in this tournament and are placed at the 5th spot on the points table.
On the other hand, Central Stags are yet to open their winning account in this season. They have as many as five matches they played and are placed at the bottom on the points table. Both teams will be looking forward to winning this match and get their momentum back on track.
AA vs CS Weather Report for Match 20:
It will be a sunny afternoon here in Auckland, with the temperature hovering around the 24 degrees mark. There is a 10%
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at Eden Park Outer Oval has been slightly on the side of bowlers. However, if batsmen get set on this track, they can score big.
Average first innings score:
252 (Last 4 matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
AA vs CS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Auckland:
Robert O’Donnell (c), Graeme Beghin, Cole Briggs, Louis Delport, Ryan Harrison, Ben Horne (wk), Ben Lister, Will O’Donnell, Sean Solia, Will Somerville, Ross ter Braak
Bench:
Ollie Pringle
Central Stags
Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Joey Field, Jayden Lennox, Christian Leopard, Ajaz Patel, Ross Taylor, Blair Tickner, Ben Wheeler, George Worker
Bench:
Will Young
AA vs CS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
Will O’Donnell is the leading run-scorer for Auckland Aces in this season so far. He has scored 369 runs at an average of 61.50 in the 6 matches he played.
Will Somerville has been brilliant with the ball in this tournament. He scalped 7 wickets and also scored 68 runs in his six outings.
Ross ter Braak has been decent with both bat and ball in the five matches he played. He scored 86 runs and also picked up six wickets as well.
George Worker impressed everyone with his performance in this season. He amassed 215 runs at an average of 43 and also picked up 3 wickets in just 5 matches he has played.
Josh Clarkson has scored 182 runs and picked up 4 wickets for his team. He is a must-pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team in this upcoming match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options –Will O’Donnell, George Worker
Vice-Captain Options –Ross ter Braak, Josh Clarkson
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AA vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batters – Will O’Donnell (c), George Worker, Christian Leopard
All-Rounders –Josh Clarkson (vc), Sean Solia, Ryan Harrison
Bowlers – Will Somerville, Ross ter Braak, Ben Lister, Blair Tickner
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AA vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver, Ben Horne
Batters – Will O’Donnell, George Worker (c), Robert O’Donnell, Tom Bruce
All-Rounders – Josh Clarkson, Sean Solia
Bowlers – Will Somerville, Ross ter Braak (vc), Jayden Lennox
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Christian Leopard as a multiplier in any one of your Dream11 fantasy teams, as he is in decent form with the ball in the season and can pick wickets at regular intervals.
Today’s AA vs CS Probable Winners:
Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.
