AUK vs OTG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Ford Trophy 2020, Match 7

Match Details:

The 7th match of the Ford Trophy will be played between Auckland and Otago at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.

This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (03:30 AM IST).

The 7th fixture of the ongoing edition of Ford Trophy will be the clash between two sides who are occupying the opposite ends of the points table. On one hand will be Otago, who have started this competition on a great note. They have won both of their opening games.

Standing between them and a third consecutive victory will be Auckland. They have looked very unimpressive in the first two matches that they played. While it was their batting who failed in the first game against Northern Districts, their bowling unit were handed a thrashing in their second game by the same opponents. For them, getting a win will be extremely crucial.

AUK vs OTG Weather Report for Match 7:

It will be a sunny day at Auckland, as the temperature will be as high as 22 °C. The chances of precipitation are 20%.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In the two ODIs that have been played at this ground, we have seen the batsmen having trouble to accumulate runs. However, batting will be a bit easier here.

Average first innings score:

187 (2 ODI matches at this Venue)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 2, Lost – 0, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

Martin Guptill and Sean Solia are available for selection.

Colin Munro and Danru Ferns are not available for this game.

AUK vs OTG Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Auckland:

Robert O’Donnell, Will O’Donnell, Martin Guptill, Ryan Harrison, Ben Horne, Ben Lister, Sean Solia, Will Somerville, Ollie Pringle, Brad Rodden, Louis Delport.

Bench:

Graeme Beghin, Ross ter Braak

Otago

Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Matt Bacon, Josh Finnie, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Jarrod Mckay, Travis Muller, Dale Phillips, Mitch Renwick, Michael Rippon

Bench:

Angus Mckenzie

AUK vs OTG Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Hamish Rutherford has been in great touch so far. The experienced campaigner has scored 159 runs for Otago at an average of nearly 80.

As for Otago’s bowling unit, it has been Travis Muller who has done the majority of the job. He has picked up 6 wickets and has an average of just over 10.

For Auckland, Ryan Harrison has been their strike bowler. He has picked up 4 wickets and has an economy rate of less than 5 runs per over.

Brett Rodden has done a decent job with the bat for an otherwise unimpressive Auckland batting unit. He has amassed 58 runs at a strike rate of nearly 80.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Hamish Rutherford, Ryan Harrison

Vice-Captain Options – Travis Muller, Brett Rodden

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUK vs OTG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mitch Renwick, Ben Horne

Batters – Hamish Rutherford (C), Neil Broom, Will O’Donnell, Martin Guptill

All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Ryan Harrison

Bowlers – Will Somerville, Louis Delport, Travis Muller (VC)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUK vs OTG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Horne

Batters – Hamish Rutherford, Brett Rodden (VC), Will O’Donnell, Martin Guptill

All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Ryan Harrison (C), Michael Rippon

Bowlers – Will Somerville, Matt Bacon, Travis Muller

Expert Advice:

Mitch Renwick has scored 56 runs, which includes a crucial knock of unbeaten 41. He can be a good budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Today’s AUK vs OTG Probable Winners:

Otago are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.