Darwin and District ODD 2020: Semi-final, Waratah CC vs Darwin CC – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Semi-final match of the Darwin District ODD 2020 will be played between the Waratah CC and the Darwin CC at the Gardens Oval.

The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (07:00 AM IST) (01:30 AM GMT). There is no live streaming of this match in India.

Preview:

A long tournament is finally coming to an end with Waratah CC and Darwin CC facing off in one of the two semi-finals. Waratah CC ended the league stage at the top of the points table with 10 wins in 12 matches. Their opponents Darwin CC were at the fourth spot having won six out of 12 matches in the league stage. It is expected to be a close affair with Waratah CC the favourites to clinch the game.

Weather Report:

The weather on Saturday is perfect with just 10% chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 29-32 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Report:

The surface is a decent one for this match. The bowlers are likely to dominate more though and the Waratah CC have enjoyed playing here.

Average first innings score: 215 (Last five One-Day matches at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0

Injury & Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Waratah CC:

James Seymour, Isaac Conway, Madura Weerasinghe, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Riley Vernon, Sanka Wijegunarathne, Udara Weerasinghe, Shamindra Madushan, Tristan Glover, Ishara Gange/Himesh Sandaradura

Bench: Ishara Gange/Himesh Sandaradura, Clancy McCormick, Sanka Wijegunarathna, Coopel Zobel, Ishara Gange, Sam Elder, Dean Ennis, Chris Campbell, Jagmeet Singh, Muhammad Tahir, Pasindu Sandanayake

Darwin CC:

Troy Ryan, Tom Briggs, Luke Shelton, William Anstey, Dion Meta, Luke Zanchetta, Aaron Summers, Aiden Hardcastle, Huw Wiltshire, Connor Hawkins/Jacob Dickman

Bench: Connor Hawkins/Jacob Dickman, Dylan Turner, Ethan Anderson, Tom Frawley, Willy Andrews, Tom Briggs, Kris Denby

Top Picks:

Udara Weerasinghe has picked 24 wickets and scored 158 runs in the tournament while James Seymour has emerged as the best all-rounder with 407 runs and 16 wickets to his name. Samindra Madhushan and Madura Weerasinghe have been brilliant too. The former has scored 195 and picked 12 wickets while his teammate has picked 16 wickets apart from mustering 135 runs.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options – Udara Weerasinghe, James Seymour, Luke Shelton

Vice-Captain Options – Samindra Madshan, Madura Weerasinghe

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Issac Conway

Batters – Ashley Chandrasinghe, Aiden Hardcastle, Tristan Glover

All-Rounders – Udara Weerasinghe (VC), Luke Zanchetta, Samindra Madushan, Luke Shelton (C)

Bowlers – Madura Weerasinghe, Aaron Summers, Dion Meta

12th Man – Huw Wiltshire

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Issac Conway

Batters – Ashley Chandrasinghe, Will Antsey, Tristan Glover

All-Rounders – Udara Weerasinghe, James Seymour (C), Samindra Madushan

Bowlers – Madura Weerasinghe (VC), Aaron Summers, Dion Meta, Troy Ryan

12th Man – Huw Wiltshire

Expert Advice:

Riley Vernon and Glover are good options to pick the third batsmen in your team.

Probable Winners:

The 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.