Darwin Top End T20 2020: Semi-Final 2, Waratah Cricket Club vs Darwin Cricket Club: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Semi-Final 2 of 2020 Darwin Top End T20 will be played between Waratah Cricket Club and Darwin Cricket Club at the Marrara Cricket Ground.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (6:00 AM IST) (12:30 AM GMT). This game can be streamed live on the MyCricket Facebook page.

Preview:

Waratah Cricket Club consists of some fine batsmen in their arsenal with the likes of James Seymour, Isaac Conway, who will have the responsibility to gather some good runs on the back of their stylish batting. On the other hand, their bowling unit also looks pretty much on the mark, who restricted the opponent in the previous game at a nominal score of 107 runs in 20 overs. And, now WCC will be expecting the same kind of performance from their bowling unit.

Darwin Cricket Club also looks settled with the majority of their players performing decently in their respective department. However, they still need a bit of improvement in their batting department that collapsed in their previous match against Southern District CC. If they manage to do so, then they can expect some good results in the upcoming game.

Weather Condition/Report:

There is a slight chance of rain during this match at the venue. However, it shouldn’t be a problem for the teams. The temperature will hover in the late 20s with the humidity expected to be on the higher side.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In this tournament, the bowlers seem to have an upper hand against the batsmen. Meanwhile, the batters have so far struggled to smack boundaries and sixes with effortless flow. However, the side batting first has ended up winning most of the games. So, the side winning the toss will also look to follow the same trend.

Average first innings score: 116 (Games played at this venue in 2020 Darwin Top End T20)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Waratah Cricket Club:

James Seymour, Isaac Conway (C & WK), Sanka Wijegunarathne, Friday Kasteni, Udara Weerasinghe, Madura Weerasinghe, Ishara Dilshan Gange, Tristan Glover, Arslan Tahir, Samindra Madushan, Himesh Sandaradura

Bench – Pasindu Sandanayake, Dean Enniss, Riley Vernon, Chris Campbell.

Darwin Cricket Club:

Jacob Dickman, Luke Shelton (C), Tom Briggs, Will Antsey, Willy Andrews, Kris Denby, Connor Hawkins, Dion Meta, Luke Zanchetta, Troy Ryan, Ethan Anderson.

Bench – Huw Wiltshire, Dylan Turner, Kym Lawrence, Adam Barker, Jamie Chadwick.

Top Picks:

Luke Zanchetta and Troy Ryan took two wickets each in their previous appearance. And they will be the bowlers in the spotlight in the semi-final game. Isaac Conway was the top scorer of his team in the match against Nightcliff. He will also play a vital role in any fantasy side. Connor Hawkins is also expected to set the stage on fire on the back of his all-rounder’s skills.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – James Seymour, Isaac Conway

Vice-Captain options – Nachiket Sant, Isaac Conway, Bevan O’Reilly

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Isaac Conway (C)

Batsmen – Tom Briggs, Friday Kasteni, James Seymour (VC), Sanka Wijegunarathne

All-Rounders – Udara Weerasinghe, Madura Weerasinghe, Connor Hawkins

Bowlers – Luke Zanchetta, Troy Ryan, Tristan Glover

12th Man – Dion Meta

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Jacob Dickman (VC)

Batsmen – Friday Kasteni, James Seymour, Sanka Wijegunarathne

All-Rounders – Udara Weerasinghe, Madura Weerasinghe, Luke Shelton (C)

Bowlers – Luke Zanchetta, Troy Ryan, Tristan Glover, Samindra Madushan

12th man- Kris Denby

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

Jacob Dickman is a brilliant batsman, who failed to click a good knock in his last game. However, he would be eager to regain his form in the semi-final against WCC.

It is going to be a bowling friendly wicket and the users should go with more bowling options in their fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Waratah Cricket Club is expected to win the 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.