Preview:
Central Stags and Canterbury Kings will lock horns with each other for the Match 20 of the New Zealand Men’s T20. The former lost their previous game against Northern by six wickets. In the tournament so far, the Tom Bruce-led side has secured victories in three matches from the six they have played.
Canterbury Kings on the other hand emerged triumphantly over Otago in their previous game. They will aim to continue their winning momentum. The side has won three matches from the five they have played in the high-profile league so far.
Match Details:
Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings, Match 20
Venue: Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Date and Time: December 31st at 7:10 AM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The batters might enjoy some good time on this surface. The bowlers will have to maintain tight lines and lengths to reap rewards from this deck.
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Probable Playing XIs for CST vs CKI:
Central Stags
Bayley Wiggins, Greg Hay, Dane Cleaver (wk), Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner
Canterbury Kings
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Leo Carter, Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Todd Astle, Blake Coburn, Ed Nuttall
Top Picks for CST vs CKI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Chad Bowes hit a half-century in the previous match. His contributions to the top order will be pivotal for the side. He has scored 129 runs from five matches in the league so far.
Ed Nuttall is currently the highest wicket-taker for the side. He has clinched 11 wickets from five matches in the high-profile tournament so far. He will look forward to taking his good momentum further in the mega event.
Dane Cleaver has been exceptional for the Central Stags in the league until now. He played a belligerent inning of 65 runs in the last encounter against the Northern Knights. He has smashed 282 runs from six matches at an average of 56.40 in the mega event.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CST vs CKI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Dane Cleaver (c), Cam Fletcher, Tom Bruce, Greg Hay, Chad Bowes (vc), Todd Astle, Henry Shipley, Cole McConchie, Seth Rance, Matt Henry, Ed Nuttall
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CST vs CKI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Dane Cleaver, Tom Bruce, Greg Hay (vc), Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Henry Shipley, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Matt Henry, Ed Nuttall (c), Blair Tickner
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Dane Cleaver and Ed Nuttall
Vice-Captain Options: Chad Bowes and Greg Hay
