Match Details:
The 21st match of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 will be played between Otago Volts and Canterbury on 19th February at John Davies Oval in Queenstown.
The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM local time and 3:30 AM IST.
Preview:
Hosts Otago Volts will take on Canterbury in the 21st match of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 on Friday. Having won 3 of their first 4 matches, Otago Volts then lost their last match, which made them push down the table. They are currently holding the third spot in the standings with 12 points and having a net run-rate of -0.728. They need to very professional in their approach as they are taking against the mighty Canterbury. Their top order is jam-packed with international stars like Hamish Rutherford and Neil Broom.
On the other hand, Canterbury have had a good tournament so far, having won 4 of their 6 matches. They have placed themselves at the second spot in the standings with 18 points. In their previous match, they handed out the victory for the bottom-placed Central Districts cheaply by 6 wickets. Ken Mcclure, Leo Carter, and Chad Bowes are in tremendous form with the bat, and even their bowlers Will Williams and Sean Davey are among the top wicket-takers list.
OV vs CTB Weather Report for Match 21:
It will be sunny in Queenstown the whole day, the temperature will be ranging between 19 and 26 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 44 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It is a well-made surface for the batsmen to bat on. We can expect a huge run-fest in this match. The surface will remain the same throughout the match, and bowlers have to be on top of their game to control the run flow. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.
Average first innings score:
307 (Considering the last two recent matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 0, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
OV vs CTB Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Otago Volts
Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Max Chu (wk), Nathan Smith, Dale Phillips, Anaru Kitchen, Travis Muller, Mitch McClenaghan, Michael Rae, Michael Rippon
Bench:
Jacob Duffy
Canterbury
Tom Latham (wk), Henry Nicholls, Chad Bowes, Cole Mcconchie (c), Ken Mcclure, Leo Carter, Todd Astle, Sean Davey, Matt Henry, Ed Nuttall, Will Williams
Bench:
Theo Van Woerkom, Cam Fletcher
OV vs CTB Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
Hamish Rutherford has scored most runs for Otago Volts. In 3 matches, he has scored 167 runs at an average of 55.66 and at an astonishing strike rate of 181.52. He is a must-pick for his aggressive nature of batting.
Neil Broom is an important member of the side. He has played a lot of matches for New Zealand. In this tournament, he has scored 156 runs in 6 innings at an average of 31.2, with the highest score of 67.
Michael Rae is the pick of the bowler for Otago Volts. He has got the best bowling figures of 7/35 in this tournament. Overall he has picked up 10 wickets at an economy of 5.55.
Despite playing only 3 matches in this tournament, Ken Mcclure has amassed 273 runs at an average of 136.5 with a strike rate of 95.45, which includes 2 centuries and one half-century. He is the second leading run-scorer in this tournament. He must be picked for his extraordinary display of batting.
Will Williams is a wicket-taking and also an economical bowler for Canterbury Kings. He is the second-leading wicket-taker in this tournament, picking up 12 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 3.74 runs per over with the best figures of 3 for 24.
Chad Bowes is also having a good run with the bat so far in this tournament, having scored 224 runs in 6 matches at an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 91.42.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Ken Mcclure, Tom Latham, Will Williams
Vice-Captain Options – Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Chad Bowes
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OV vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Max Chu
Batters – Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom (vc), Henry Nicholls, Chad Bowes, Ken Mcclure (c)
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Cole Mcconchie
Bowlers – Michael Rae, Sean Davey, Will Williams
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OV vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tom Latham (c), Mitch Renwick
Batters – Hamish Rutherford (vc), Neil Broom, Chad Bowes, Leo Carter
All-Rounders – Michael Rippon, Todd Astle
Bowlers – Travis Muller, Sean Davey, Will Williams
Expert Advice:
Will Williams and Sean Davey are the leading wicket-takers for Canterbury in this tournament. They must be included in your Dream11 Fantasy team at any cost.
Today’s OV vs CTB Probable Winners:
Canterbury are expected to win this match.
