CD vs NK Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Plunket Shield 2020-21, Match 10

Match Details:

The 10th match of the Plunket Shield 2020-21 will be played between Central Districts and Northern Districts at the Saxton Oval, Nelson on Saturday.

This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (03:00 AM IST) (09:30 PM UTC – 13 November 2020).

Preview:

With one win and two losses in their first three games, Northern Districts will aim to build some consistency in the 2020-21 Plunket Shield. In their previous match, Canterbury routed them by an innings and 32 runs. It is pertinent to note that this is the second meeting between these two teams in this competition.

Northern Districts had lost to Central Districts by seven wickets in their season opener. Interestingly, both teams had forfeited an innings in that contest, in the hope of getting a result instead of playing out a draw. The previous game of Central Districts got abandoned due to rain, while they lost to Auckland by a close margin of 25 runs in their previous meeting.

CD vs NK Weather Report for Match 10:

There are predictions for light rain on the last two days of this match. However, there should still be a clear winner as the skies will likely remain clear in the morning. The temperature is expected to stay around 22 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The only match hosted by the Saxton Oval in this competition got abandoned without a ball being bowled. This venue has hosted ten ODI matches, where the average score has been 284. The pitch will be good for batting, while the weather will be great for fast bowling.

Average first innings score:

NA

Injury and Availability News:

Central Districts’ Ajaz Patel, Adam Milne & Ben Wheeler are all nursing injuries and will not be available for selection. Blair Tickner is returning from an injury, as Josh Clarkson makes way for him.

For Northern Districts, Colin de Grandhomme & Neil Wagner are injured.

CD vs NK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Central Districts:

Dane Cleaver, Ross Taylor, Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, George Worker, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance, Brad Schmulian, Greg Hay, Raymond Toole, Will Young.

Bench:

Joey Field.

Northern Districts:

Brett Hampton, Brett Randell, Jeet Raval, Tim Southee, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi,  Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, James Baker, BJ Watling, Katene Clarke.

Bench:

Josef Walker.

CD vs NK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Joe Carter has scored 235 runs in three matches. He has already scored one century and one half-century in this season.  

Tim Southee has been the most impressive bowler for the Northern Districts. He has taken seven wickets in two matches and has also scored 33 runs with the bat. 

Doug Bracewell has scalped nine wickets in two games, with a commendable bowling average of 19.33. He can also be pretty handy with the bat and has got a century to prove it.

George Worker is the leading run-getter for the Central Districts in this season. The top-order batsman has aggregated 154 runs in three innings, which includes two sublime fifties. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Doug Bracewell, Joe Carter

Vice-Captain Options – Tim Southee, George Worker

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CD vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Dane Cleaver, BJ Watling

Batters – Ross Taylor, Jeet Raval, Will Young

All-Rounders – Doug Bracewell (c), George Worker

Bowlers – Tim Southee (vc), Scott Kuggeleijn, Seth Rance, Raymond Toole

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CD vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – BJ Watling

Batters – Joe Carter (c), Tom Bruce, Jeet Raval, Ross Taylor

All-Rounders – Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, George Worker (c)

Bowlers – Scott Kuggeleijn, Seth Rance, Tim Southee

Expert Advice:

Raymond Toole has taken six wickets in two matches. To add to his appeal, he has bowled 14 maiden overs in this season and the batsmen have found it challenging to score runs off his deliveries. It is advisable to pick him in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Today’s CD vs NK Probable Winners:

Central Districts are predicted to win this game.

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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.