Darwin and District ODD 2020 – Palmestron Cricket Club v Waratah Cricket Club – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Round 9 match of the Darwin and District ODD is all set to be played between the Palmestron Cricket Club and the Waratah Cricket Club at the Cazalys Oval.

The match is scheduled to start at 11 AM local time (7 AM IST) (1:30 AM GMT). The match cannot be live-streamed in India.

Preview:

Sunday will see the round matches of the Darwin and District ODD being played. Coming to this match, the two clubs would be at varying level of self-confidence. On one hand, the Waratah CC coming off a win against the Pint Cricket Club will be riding high on confidence, while the Palmestron Cricket Club will have some things to work on as they suffered a loss by a margin of 79 runs, in the previous match, which they played against the Darwin Cricket Club.

Waratah CC will look to make the best of the momentum that they are in and continue their winning run, while Palmestron CC will look to get the better off their opponents and bounce back with a win.

Weather Report:

The match may face hindrance due to the rainfall that is predicted for Sunday. The chances of precipitation are 50 per cent and the temperatures are expected to be around the 24 degree Celsius mark.

Pitch Report:

The pitch here is a bowler’s paradise. So, the batsmen will be required to get the best of their abilities on the ground, if they want a chance to score runs against the bowlers here.

Average first innings score: 108 (Last two matches played here)

Record of the chasing teams: Won: 1; Lost: 1

Injury & Availability News

Udara Weerasinghe will not be playing for the Warath CC, while Kieran Toner has been left out of the Palmerston CC team.

Probable Playing XIs

Waratah Cricket Club:

Chris Campbell, James Seymour, Isaac Conway, Riley Vernon, Tristan Glover, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Sam Elder, Madura Weerasinghe, Copper Zobel, Samindra Madushan, Jagmeet Singh

Bench: Clancy McCormick, Sanka Wijegunarathna, Udara Weerasinghe, Ishara Gange, Pasindu Sandanayake, Muhammad Tahir

Palmerston Cricket Club:

Robert J vanderMeulen, Stephan Regan, Alex Bleakley, Dean McArthur, Hamish Martin, Darrell Lowe, Michael McDonald, Cameron Hyde, Lucas Nitschke, Jake Baker, Harshtik Bimbral

Bench: Michael Richardson, Matthew Robertson, Malcolm Challen, Shane Buttfield, Todd McCann, Kieran Toner, Sunny Singh

Top Picks:

For the Waratah CC, Isaac Conway has been in great touch with the bat. He is the highest run-getter for his team. In the 7 matches that he has batted in, he has scored 304 runs at a staggering average of 50.67. James Seymour too looks in as good form as his teammate, Isaac. Seymour has scored 279 runs in 7 matches and has a strike rate of 85.8 and an average of 39.86. Seymour’s bowling has also been impressive as he has managed to get 10 wickets to his name too.

In the Palmestron camp, the batting attack is being led by Alex Bleakley who has scored 151 runs in 6 innings, which also includes an unbeaten century knock. He looks in great touch with the bat. He has also been doing well with the ball in hand, as he has taken 11 wickets also while maintaining an economy rate of 3.76. Hamish Martin too has done well with the ball, taking 10 wickets in the 7 matches that he has played.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Isaac Conway

Vice-Captain Options: James Seymour, Alex Bleakley

Suggested Fantasy XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Isaac Conway (C), Robert vanderMeulen

Batsmen – James Seymour (VC), Riley Vernon, Jake Baker

All-Rounders – Alex Bleakley, Hamish Martin, Darrell Lowe

Bowlers – Hamish Sandaradura, Samindara Madhushan, Madura Weerasinghe

Suggested Fantasy XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Isaac Conway (C), Robert vanderMeulen

Batsmen – James Seymour, Dean McArthur, Jake Baker

All-Rounders – Alex Bleakley (VC), Hamish Martin, Darrell Lowe

Bowlers – Lucas Nitschke, Samindara Madhushan, Madura Weerasinghe

Expert Advice:

Udara Weerasinghe and Kieran Toner have been picked in 95 and 85 per cent fantasy teams, but they are not in the playing XI, so do not pick them in your teams.

Probable Winners:

Waratah CC is 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.