Match Details:
Auckland Aces will face Central Stages in match 23 of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.
The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM local time (03:30 AM IST). The match can be streamed live on New Zealand Cricket’s YouTube channel.
Preview:
Auckland Aces are set to lock horns with Central Stages in the 23rd match of the Ford Trophy 2021 on Monday. Auckland Aces rank fourth on the points table, with three wins in seven matches played so far in the tournament. On the other hand, Central Stages are tailing at the bottom of the points table with just a single win from as many games.
Auckland Aces had a convincing 6-wicket win over Central Stages the last time these teams met and will be favourites going into this encounter. Aces’ openers Sean Solia and Cole Briggs had a brilliant 222 runs partnership, which was crucial in chasing down a mammoth 310 runs target set by the Central Stages. Captain Tom Bruce starred for the Central Stages with an unbeaten 96 of just 62 balls.
AA vs CS Weather Report for Match 23:
It will be a sunny afternoon here in Auckland, with the temperature hovering around the 24 degrees mark.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The strip at Auckland is expected to play in favour of the batsmen, with the ball coming nicely on the bat. More than 300 runs scored in both innings last time these teams played and a similar high scoring encounter in expected on Monday as well.
Average first innings score:
269 (Last 4 games played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 4, Lost – 0, Tie – 0
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AA vs CS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Auckland Aces
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:
Bradley Rodden, Olly Pringle, Danru Ferns
Central Stags
Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Joey Field, Jayden Lennox, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Ross Taylor, Blair Tickner, Ben Wheeler, George Worker
Bench:
Bayley Wiggins, Ben Smith, Christian Leopard, Brad Schmulian, Raymond Toole, Liam Dudding, Seth Rance
AA vs CS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
Sean Solia was in the fine touch in the previous game with the bat. He scored 121 runs in 119 balls. He could fetch you several points in the top order in this game too.
Batting all-rounder George Worker is having an impressive season so far at the Ford Trophy. The southpaw can fetch you points both in the batting and bowling department.
Tom Bruce fell four runs short of his 100 last time these teams faced each other, but will be looking to achieve the feat this time around.
Louis Delport has picked up eight wickets so far in the tournament and is sure to fetch you good points with his wicket-taking ability.
Left-arm orthodox spinner Jayden Lennox will be key for the Central Stages in restricting the star-studded Auckland Aces batting line-up. He has 14 wickets to his name.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Tom Bruce, Sean Solia
Vice-Captain Options – George Worker, Will O’Donnell
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AA vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batters – George Worker, Will O’Donnell (vc), Tom Bruce, Robert O’Donnell
All-Rounders – Sean Solia (c), Josh Clarkson
Bowlers – Will Somerville, Louis Delport, Ross ter Braak, Ben Lister
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AA vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Horne, Dane Cleaver
Batters – George Worker (vc), Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce (c)
All-Rounders – Sean Solia, Josh Clarkson, Ryan Harrison
Bowlers – Will Somerville, Jayden Lennox, Ben Lister
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Sean Solia as your captain or vice-captain as he is in great form with the bat and ball in the season.
Probable Winners:
Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.
