Darwin and District ODD 2020: Round 4 – Waratah CC vs Nightcliff CC – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The Round 4 match of Darwin and District ODD 2020 will be played between Waratah Cricket Club and Nightcliff Cricket Club at Nightcliff Oval.

The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (6 AM IST) (12:30 AM GMT). There is no live streaming of this match in India.

Preview

The ongoing Darwin ODD tournament will see Waratah CC and Nightcliff CC lock horns in one of the round 4 matches. The teams are coming into this game after contrasting results in the last outing. While WCC won their previous game handsomely and have won all three matches so far, the NCC have struggled after their win over TVCC in the first round.

Weather Report

It will be cloudy in the morning in Darwin but there is no rain in the forecast during the match.

Pitch Report

The pitch is heavily in favour of the bowlers and expect the trend to continue in this match as well. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.

As expected, it was an extremely low scoring game with the team batting first scoring only 131 runs. Even the chasing side lost seven wickets and expect the bowlers to enjoy their stay in the middle.

Average first innings score: 131 (in the only One-Day played so far)

Record of the chasing teams: Won -1; Lost – 0

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added if there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Waratah Cricket Club

James Seymour, Isaac Conway (C & WK), Sanka Wijegunarathna, Riley Vernon, Udara Weerasinghe, Ishara Gange, Madura Weerasinghe, Tristan Glover, Muhammad Tahir, Samindara Madhushan, Himesh Sandaradura.

Nightcliff Cricket Club

Adi Dave, Jhiah Baxter, Jacob Thorne, Cameron Tonkin, Taj Glenn, Michael Kudra (WK), James Dix, Andrew Richards, Brady Baptist (C), Ryan Dennis, Phillip Hull.

Bench – Lachland Baird, Nachiket Sant, Thomas Foley.

Top Picks

Adi Dave has so far scored 53 runs and picked five wickets which makes him a must-pick. Apart from Jacob Thorne impressed everyone with his 25-run knock and then returned with 2/12 with the ball. Phillip Hull is the top bowler for WCC with 11 wickets to his name. From the NCC, you should have Isaac Conway in your team. He has so far scored 124 runs in three outings. Apart from him, Weerasinghe brothers and Ishara Gange are also top picks.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Udara Weerasinghe, Jacob Thorne, Phillip Hull

Vice-Captain Options: Adi Dave, Isaac Conway, Ishara Gange

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Isaac Conway

Batsmen – Andrew Richards, Cameron Tonkin, Sanka Wijegunrathne, Brady Baptist

All-Rounders – Adi Dave (VC), Udara Weerasinghe (C), Ishara Gange

Bowlers – Ryan Dennis, Phillip Hull, Madura Weerasinghe

12th Man – Samindra Madushan

Suggested Playing XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Isaac Conway (VC)

Batsmen – Jhiah Baxter, Sanka Wijegunarathne, James Seymour

All-Rounders – Jacob Thorne (C), Ishara Gange, Udara Weerasinghe

Bowlers – Ryan Dennis, Phillip Hull, Samindara Madhushan, Madura Weerasinghe.

12th Man – Cameron Tonkin.

Expert Advice

James Seymour and Baxter both open the innings for their respective teams but have failed in the last match. Rather Seymour has failed in all three matches. But they can make a strong comeback in this match and can be picked in GLs.

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.