Match Details:
The 29th match of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 will be played between Northern Districts and Central Stags on 28th February at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM local time and 3:30 AM IST.
Preview:
Northern Districts and Central Stags will go one-on-one against each other in the 29th match of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 on Sunday. After getting outplayed by the bottom-placed Central Stags by 6 wickets in their previous match, Northern Districts have to win their final league game to ensure their knockout spot. They have played some quality cricket in this tournament by winning 5 matches so far and they currently hold the second spot in the standings with 22 points. Their current form is not that good as they have lost 3 consecutive matches on the trot so they are a bit under pressure and they are hoping to get back to the winning ways.
On the other hand, Central Stags are not in contention for the knockout spot since they have won only two matches out of their 9 games. They currently are at the bottom of the table with 12 points. Though they have lost 7 matches in this competition, their 2 victories came against the top 2 teams Canterbury and Northern Districts. They will be aiming to end on a winning note.
ND vs CS Weather Report for Match 29:
It will be partly cloudy in Hamilton, with the maximum temperature hovering at 26 degrees and the minimum temperature is predicted to be 19 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be around 60 percent and the chance of precipitation for this match is low.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It’s another beautiful batting surface in New Zealand. The boundaries are quite small which makes battsmen clear the fence easily. Batting becomes much easier in the latter half of the match. Chasing is the preferable option at this venue.
Average first innings score:
258 (last 3 matches played in this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
ND vs CS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Northern Districts
Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke, Joe Carter (c), BJ Watling (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Anurag Verma, Joe Walker, Brett Randell
Bench:
Matthew Fisher, Frederick Walker
Central Stags
George Worker, Dane Cleaver (wk), Will Young, Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Christian Leopard, Joey Field, Ben Wheeler, Seth Rance, Jayden Lennox
Bench:
Ajaz Patel, Raymond Toole
ND vs CS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
BJ Watling came when his side was struggling at 20/2 in the previous match against the Central Stags, and battled hard till the 44th over and scored 68 runs. In this tournament, he has scored 109 runs in 4 matches at an average of 36.33.
Jeet Raval is the leading run-scorer for Northern Districts in this competition, scoring 362 runs in 9 matches at an average of 40.22 and a strike rate of 76.69, which includes one century and a half-century.
Brett Hampton is one of the most successful all-rounders in this competition,n having scored 208 runs with the bat and scalped 14 wickets at an economy of 4.94 runs per over, with the best bowling figure of 3/30.
Coming at number 4 against Northern Districts, Ross Taylor had a good outing with the bat in the run-chase, scoring 68* runs from 72 balls. He can make it to any side in the Dream11 fantasy team for his experience at the highest level.
Josh Clarkson had a good last match against Northern Districts, scoring 55* runs from 42 balls including 7 fours and 3 sixes. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 290 runs in 8 innings at an average of 48.33, which comprises 3 half-centuries. With the ball, he has picked up 10 wickets at an economy of 5.54 runs per over.
Despite getting out for zero in the previous match, George Worker had a remarkable tournament with the bat, scoring the most runs for his side with 291 runs in 8 matches at an average of 36.37 and a strike rate of 103.55. Hea also has picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 5.9 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Ross Taylor, Jeet Raval, George Worker
Vice-Captain Options – Brett Hampton, Josh Clarkson, BJ Watling
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ND vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – BJ Watling
Batters – Tom Bruce, George Worker, Ross Taylor (c), Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval
All-Rounders – Josh Clarkson, Brett Hampton (vc)
Bowlers – Jayden Lennox, Anurag Verma, Brett Randell
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ND vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batters – George Worker, Ross Taylor, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c)
All-Rounders – Josh Clarkson (vc), Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn
Bowlers – Brett Randell, Seth Rance, Joe Walker
Expert Advice:
Josh Clarkson and Brett Hampton are the main contributors with both bat and ball for their respective sides. They are must-haves for your Dream11 fantasy teams.
Today’s ND vs CS Probable Winners:
Northern Districts are expected to win this match.
