CTB vs NK Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Plunket Shield 2020-21, Match 9

Match Details:

The 9th match of the Plunket Shield 2020-21 will be played between Canterbury and Northern Districts at the Mainpower Oval, Rangiora on Thursday.

This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (03:00 AM IST) (09:30 PM UTC – 4 November 2020).

Preview:

With two wins in two matches, Canterbury are enjoying themselves to the fullest at the 2020-21 edition of the Plunket Shield. They will aim to continue their winning momentum when they battle the Northern Districts in their third match of the season. They are at the top of the standings with 36 points in two games.

Meanwhile, the Northern Districts are at the third position on the points table. Even they have played two matches so far, winning one and losing one. They are just two points ahead of the Central Districts. It is noteworthy that Canterbury had lost to the Northern Districts when the two teams met earlier this year.

CTB vs NK Weather Report for Match 9:

Light rainfall is expected on the second and the fourth day of this match. The skies will be partly cloudy on the other two days. The temperature will stay around 25 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

This venue has not hosted any significant matches before. Canterbury had played a T20 here, where they scored 174 runs and won the match, which shows that the pitch will assist the batsmen. The weather conditions will be good for fast bowling.

Average first innings score:

NA

Injury and Availability News:

Ed Nuttall is nursing a side strain and will not be available. Canterbury has names Jackson Latham as his replacement.

Neil Wagner, Tim Southee and Colin de Grandhomme are out with niggles. Northern Districts have named Brett Randell, Brett Hampton & Anurag Verma as replacements.

CTB vs NK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Canterbury:

Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, Kem McClure, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher, Theo van Woerkom, Will Williams, Sean Davey, Fraser Sheat.

Bench:

Tyler Lortan, Jack Boyle, Jackson Latham.

Northern Districts:

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

Bench:

Anurag Verma

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

Joe Carter is the leading run-scorer for the Northern Districts in this tournament so far. He has scored 226 runs in three innings. 

Daryl Mitchell has scored 129 runs and picked up eight wickets in two matches. He will be the top pick for captaincy. 

Tom Latham has aggregated 145 runs in three innings. He has much experience under his belt and can be backed to play a big knock in this match. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Daryl Mitchell, Joe Carter

Vice-Captain Options – Jeet Raval, Tom Latham

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

Keeper – BJ Watling, Tom Latham (vc)

Batters – Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Jeet Raval

All-Rounders – Fraser Sheat, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell (c)

Bowlers – Theo van Woerkom, Will Williams, Scott Kuggeleijn

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

Keeper –  Tom Latham 

Batters – Jeet Raval (vc), Joe Carter (c), Leo Carter, Chad Bowes

All-Rounders – Cole McConchie, Brett Hampton, Daryl Mitchell

Bowlers – Will Williams, Brett Randell, Scott Kuggeleijn

Expert Advice:

Jeet Raval has scored 92 runs from 2 games, with an average of over 30. He also has a half-century to his name. Raval should not be a poor choice for vice-captaincy of any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Today’s CTB vs NK Probable Winners:

Canterbury are predicted 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.