Ford Trophy 2019-20: Match 23, Central Districts vs Auckland – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 23rd match of the Ford Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Central Districts and Auckland at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.

The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 PM GMT – Prev Day) (3:30 AM IST).

Preview:

Central Districts registered a convincing win in the previous game over Otago by a margin of 55 runs. At the moment, they need to buck up before getting knocked out of the tournament. They will look to replicate their good form in the upcoming game against Auckland. In batting, they have George Worker, Ben Smith and Kieran Noema-Barnett, who showed some glimpse of their good form with the bat.

They need to repeat their stellar performance in a crucial game for their side. On the other hand, their strike bowlers are still due to come up with breakthrough bowling display and they will have a big opportunity to grab some wickets against the table toppers.

Auckland got off to a poor start to their year 2020 and they lost their first game of the year to Canterbury. However, they marked a strong comeback in the very next game with a big win against Northern Knights. Auckland have all their basis covered with their bowlers and batsmen are performing extremely well in their respective departments.

Weather Condition/Report:

There are slight chances of rain on the matchday but it will not hamper the length of the game. The wind will blow at a rate of 28 to 30 km/hr whereas the temperature will quite low that will hover between 8 and 11 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at Pukekura Park is expected to favour the batsmen. This ground has hosted only one 50-over game in which both the teams managed to go past 300 runs in their respective innings. The bowlers will get some swing due to windy conditions but the batsmen might not find it difficult to score runs. The side winning the toss will look to the field as per the stats.

Average first innings score: 312 (Only 50-over game played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0

Injury and Availability:

Doug Bracewell is all set to make his first appearance for Central Districts as he has been included in 13 man squad for the upcoming clash against Auckland.

Auckland has announced an unchanged squad for the upcoming clash.

Probable Playing XIs:

Central Districts:

George Worker, Greg Hay, Josh Clarkson, Ben Smith (C), Bayley Wiggins (WK), Kieran Noema-Barnett, Willem Ludick, Dough Bracewell, Seth Rance, Ben Wheeler, Jayden Lennox.

Bench – Brad Schmulian

Auckland:

Jeet Raval, Will O’Donnell, Craig Cachopa (C), Finn Allen, Kyle Jamieson, Robert O’Donnell, Ben Horne (WK), Matthew McEwan, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Ben Lister

Bench – Ryan Harrison

Top Picks:

George Worker has looked impressive in the Ford Trophy with the bat. He is the leading run-scorer for his side in the ongoing tournament with 379 runs in six games and he will be an obvious pick for any Dream11 Fantasy team. Ben Smith scored a brilliant ton in the previous game for Districts as he marked his arrival back. He could play an important role in any fantasy team. Seth Rance will be an important pick, who is in red-hot form with the ball. He has already taken 14 wickets in seven games with a four-wicket haul for his team

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – George Worker, Robert O’Donnell, Ben Smith

Vice-Captain – Kieran Noema-Barnett, Willem Ludick, Kyle Jamieson

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –Ben Horne

Batters – George Worker (C), Craig Cachopa, Jeet Raval, Robert O’Donnell, Ben Smith

All-Rounders – Kieran Noema-Barnett (VC), Willem Ludick

Bowlers – Seth Rance, Ben Lister, Matthew McEwan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –Ben Horne

Batters – Josh Clarkson, Finn Allen, Jeet Raval, Robert O’Donnell, Ben Smith (C)

All-Rounders – Dough Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson (VC)

Bowlers – Seth Rance, Danru Ferns, Matthew McEwan

Expert Advice:

In a high voltage, the users should try to go with the combination of one wicketkeeper, five batsmen, two all-rounders, and three bowlers. The batsmen will surely score some good runs in friendly conditions.

Probable Winners:

Central Districts are likely to register a victory against Auckland.

*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.