Darwin and District ODD 2020: Round 8 – Darwin CC vs Palmerston CC – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 8th round match of the Darwin and District ODD between Darwin CC and Palmerston CC will be played at the Kahlin Oval.

This match starts at 11 AM local time (7 AM IST) (1:30 AM GMT). Live streaming is not available for this game in India.

Preview

The eighth round of Darwin and District ODD will start from the 1st of August. Darwin CC will clash against Palmerston CC in one of the matches of Round 8. This match is so crucial for both the teams because the next round is on Sunday. Palmerston CC lost their previous game by 177 runs against Southern Districts and their opponent in this game Darwin CC win comfortably against the Tracy Village CC.

Weather Report

Rainfall is not predicted during the game in Australia and temperature will be in the early 30s.

Pitch Report

If a similar pitch is offered like last week, batsmen will have a great day. The captain who wins the toss might opt to bat first.

Average first innings score: 195 (3 One-Day matches played at the venue this season)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 2

Injury & Availability News

Kieran Toner will not be playing this match according to the XI released on the official website.

Probable Playing XIs

Darwin CC

Ethan Anderson, Tom Briggs, Jacob Dickman, Luke Shelton (C), Will Antsey, Connor Hawkins, Huw Wiltshire, Dion Meta, Luke Zanchetta, Aaron Summers, Kris Denby

Bench – Dylan Turner, Kris Denby, Tom Frawley, Willy Andrews, Troy Ryan

Palmerston CC

Robert Vandermeulen (WK), Hamish Martin, Cameron Hyde, Stephan Regan, Alex Bleakley (C), Harshtik Bimbral, Dean McArthur, Jake Baker, Lucas Nitschke, Darryl Lowe, M McDonald

Bench – Matthew Robertson, Todd McCann, Sunny Singh, Michael Richardson, Kieran Toner, MJ Challen, Shane Buttfield.

Top Picks

Luke Shelton is a brilliant all-rounder for Darwin CC. He scored 70 runs and picked 2 wickets in the last game. Jacob Dickman  is a decent top-order batsman. Luke Zanchetta is the lead bowler of the team having picked 11 wickets so far. Aaron Summers impressed once again with the ball for his team returning with the figures of 1/9 in his five overs. Dion Meta’s decent all-round skills were useful in the last game.

Hamish Martin opened the innings in the last match scoring 18 runs and picked 9 wickets so far. Alex Bleakley scored a ton in Round 5 game and has overall scalped nine wickets with the ball. Darryl Lowe is a decent bowler and he has been economical at the same time.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Luke Shelton, Alex Bleakley

Vice-Captain Options: Hamish Martin, Luke Zanchetta

Suggested Fantasy XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Jacob Dickman

Batsmen – Stephan Regan, Ethan Anderson, Will Antsey, Jake Baker

All-Rounders – Luke Shelton (C), Alex Bleakley (VC),  Hamish Martin

Bowlers – Dion Meta, Kris Denby, Luke Zanchetta

12th Man – Darryl Lowe,

Suggested Fantasy XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Robert Vandermeulen

Batsmen – Jake Baker, Stephan Regan, Will Antsey, Ethan Anderson

All-Rounders – Luke Shelton (C), Hamish Martin (VC), Alex Bleakley

Bowlers – Cameron Hyde, Kris Denby, Luke Zanchetta

12th Man – Kym Lawrence

Expert Advice

Kieran Toner has been picked 96%. But he is not in the list of already announced playing XI of the team. Do not pick him in your Fantasy team. Many have gone with him as captain option as well.

Probable Winners

Darwin CC is expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.