Preview:
Central Stags and Otago Volts will lock horns with each other for Match 8 of the New Zealand Men’s T20. The former lost their last match to Canterbury by 47 runs. Whilst chasing down the target of 173, the team was restricted to 125 runs. The team however is placed at the top of the points table with two wins from three matches so far.
Otago volts on the other hand secured victory in the previous match against Northern Districts by three wickets. They chased down a total of 147 to emerge triumphant against the opposition. They have won one game from the three they have played so far. However, one of their matches was abandoned.
Match Details:
Central Stags Women vs Otago Volts, Match 8
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
Date and Time: December 18 at 7:10 AM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be a neutral one. Both the batters and the bowlers will get equal help from this deck.
Probable Playing XIs for CST vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Central Stags
Bayley Wiggins, Greg Hay, Dane Cleaver (wk), Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Ben Wheeler, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance, Jayden Lennox
Otago Volts
Hamish Rutherford (c), Josh Finnie, Neil Broom, Anaru Kitchen, Dale Phillips, Llew Johnson, Michael Rippon, Max Chu (wk), Angus McKenzie, Travis Muller, Jacob Duffy
Top Picks for CST vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Neil Broom looked in fine touch with the willow in the last game. He played a belligerent knock of 62 runs and will be determined to make a larger impact on the side. He can be a good player to bank on for this game.
Doug Bracewell picked up two wickets by conceding 24 runs in the previous match. He can be the other good pick for this match.
Michael Rippon is one of the key players of the Otago Volts. His contributions will be pivotal for the team. He clinched two wickets in the last game and will aim to continue his good form.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CST vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Dane Cleaver, Max Chu, Tom Bruce, Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom(c), Anaru Kitchen, Doug Bracewell(vc), Michael Rippon, Seth Rance, Jayden Lennox, Jacob Duffy
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CST vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Dane Cleaver(vc), Neil Broom, Greg Hay, Tom Bruce, Dale Phillips, Michael Rippon(c), Josh Finnie, Angus McKenzie, Seth Rance, Jayden Lennox, Blair Tickner
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Neil Broom and Michael Rippon
Vice-Captain Options: Doug Bracewell and Dane Cleaver