Preview:
In a dead rubber, Auckland Aces will take on Central Stags in the final league game of the tournament on Thursday. Both sides have made it to the finals and hence this match has lost its significance from the context of the tournament however it will be important for the players to prepare themselves ahead of the finals. Auckland Aces are in sublime form at the moment having won their last 3 matches and qualified for the finals.
Central Stags on the other hand too had a good last couple of matches where they beat Wellington Firebirds by 2 wickets and 43 runs (D/L method). They are ruling the standings with 28 points in their name.
Match Details:
Auckland Aces vs Central Stags, Match 29
Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
Date & Time: February 24th at 3:30 AM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time
AA vs CS, Match 29 Pitch Report:
It is one of the best batting wickets in New Zealand. Over 650 runs have been scored in the last game played here. Whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
Injury News:
Ben Wheeler has recovered from injury and he has been drafted into the Central Stags squad.
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AA vs CS, Match 29 Probable Playing XIs:
Auckland Aces
Martin Guptill, George Worker, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), Jock Mckenzie, William Somerville, Adithya Ashok, Lockie Ferguson, Simon Keene
Central Stags
Bayley Wiggins (wk), Ben Smith / Ben Wheeler, Brad Schmulian, Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Adam Milne, Seth Rance, Joey Field, Jeydon Lennox
Top Picks for AA vs CS Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Auckland Aces
George Worker extended his great form and scored a scintillating 122 runs from 114 balls in the last game against Otago Volts. Overall, in 8 matches in this tournament, he has scored 468 runs at an average of 58.5 with the highest score of 132.
Martin Guptill scored his 1st century of the tournament in the last game against Otago Volts. He thrashed the bowlers to all parts and ended his innings after scoring 137 runs from 106 balls.
Top Picks – Central Stags
Ross Taylor has made scores of 50 and 111* in the last 2 matches. Overall, in 4 matches in this tournament, he has added 215 runs at an average of 71.66.
Skipper, Tom Bruce has scored 126 runs in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 31.5 with the highest score of 50.
AA vs CS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| George Worker | 468 runs | 617 |
| Martin Guptill | 344 runs | 476 |
| Glenn Phillips | 350 runs and 4 wickets | 621 |
| Ross Taylor | 215 runs | 262 |
| Tom Bruce | 126 runs | 151 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AA vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Glenn Phillips, Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill, George Worker (c), Tom Bruce (vc), Doug Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Adam Milne, William Somerville, Simon Keene
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AA vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Glenn Phillips, Ross Taylor (vc), Martin Guptill (c), George Worker, Robert O’Donnell, Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Seth Rance, Lockie Ferguson, Simon Keene
Today’s AA vs CS Probable Winners:
Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.
