Preview:
Northern Knights and Auckland Aces will face each other for Match 7 of the New Zealand Men’s T20. The opening fixture of the former was abandoned due to rain. However, in their next game, the team had to face a loss against Otago by three wickets.
Auckland Aces on the other hand will play their first fixture of the league. They have been one of the successful teams of the tournament and will aim to reflect their good record this year as well. Heading into this match, both sides will aim to put their ‘A’ game to the fore in order to dominate the proceedings.
Match Details:
Northern Knights vs Auckland Aces, Match 7
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Date and Time: December 17 at 11:10 AM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to favor batters and thus a high-scoring game can be expected. The bowlers will need to toil hard in order to reap rewards from this deck.
Probable Playing XIs for NOR vs AUC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Northern Knights
Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval (c), Henry Cooper, Colin De Grandhomme, Peter Bocock, Scott Kuggeleijn, Anurag Verma, Fredercick Walker, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher
Auckland Aces
Robert O’Donnell (c), William O’Donnell, Sean Solia, Glenn Philips (wk), Graeme Beghin, Ben Horne, Olly Pringle, William Somerville, Ryan Harrison, Danru Ferns, Bradley Rodden
Top Picks for NOR vs AUC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Katene Clarke looked in fine touch in the last match. He fell just one run short of his half-century and will be raring to make a larger impact on the game. He can be a good pick for this game.
Anurag Verma scalped two wickets in the previous match. He also maintained a healthy economy rate. He will be determined to continue his good form further in the league.
Matthew Fisher also chimed in with two crucial breakthroughs for the side in the previous encounter. He will have his spirits high to make an impact on the tournament.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NOR vs AUC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Tim Seifert, Glenn Philips, Jeet Raval, Joe Walker, Katene Clarke(c), Henry Cooper, Sean Solia, Ryan Harrison, Matthew Fisher(vc), Anurag Verma, Danru Ferns
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NOR vs AUC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Tim Seifert, Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper(vc), Jeet Raval, Graeme Beghin, Joe Walker, Ryan Harrison, Anurag Verma(c), Danru Ferns, Matthew Fisher, Olly Pringle
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Katene Clarke and Anurag Verma
Vice-Captain Options: Matthew Fisher and Henry Cooper
