Ford Trophy 2019-20: Match 28, Otago vs Auckland – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 28th match of the Ford Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Otago and Auckland at the University Oval in Dunedin.

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

Preview:

Otago have found themselves stuck in a critical position in Ford Trophy 2019-20. They will lock horns with league toppers Auckland in a do or die game. If Otago wants to keep their hopes alive for qualifying into the eliminator then they will have to win their last league stage game. In batting, they have Nick Kelly, Neil Broom and Dean Foxcroft, who have compiled good runs with the bat for their side. Moreover, Otago will bank on their strong bowling line up that has performed consistently in the tournament.

Auckland will look to end their league stage on a high note. Their team looks quite strong as their players are performing well in every aspect of the game. So, they will look to take the positive momentum into the finals that will certainly give confidence to their players. They lost their previous game against Knights. But, this will be a big opportunity for them to regain form ahead of the finals.

Weather Condition/Report:

It will be cloudy throughout the day on Sunday but the chances of rain are quite slim. The wind is expected to blow at a rate of 24 to 32 km/hr whereas the temperature is expected to hover between 11 and 16 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at University Oval is expected to offer more help to the batsmen instead of bowlers. The bowlers will have to hustle hard for every wicket whereas the batsmen will find it quite easy to compile runs. This ground has hosted only one game in the tournament in which the side batting first managed to go past 400 runs in their innings. However, in the latter part of the match, the spinners will have their say as per the stats. The side winning the toss will look to bat in order to make full use of batting-friendly conditions.

Average first innings score: 261 (ODI games played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 5

Injury and Availability:

(Will update if there is any news)

Probable Playing XIs:

Otago:

Nick Kelly, Mitch Renwick (WK), Cam Hawkins, Neil Broom, Dean Foxcroft, Anaru Kitchen (C), Travis Muller, Michael Rippon, Josh Finnie, Matt Bacon, Jacob Duffy

Bench – Angus Mckenzie, Dale Phillips.

Auckland:

Jeet Raval, Colin Munro, Craig Cachopa (C), Finn Allen, Robert O’Donnell, Ben Horne (WK), Matthew McEwan, Sean Solia, Louis Delport, Ben Lister, Lockie Ferguson.

Bench – Danru Ferns

Top Picks:

Nick Kelly is an obvious pick due to his red-hot form with the bat. He has scored 318 runs with one ton and two half-centuries. Colin Munro will be another player to watch with the bat. He has mustered 366 runs in six games with two tons and the Kiwi international should not be ignored while picking fantasy side. Ben Lister will be a good pick in the bowlers’ category, who has grabbed 21 wickets in 9 games for his team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Colin Munro, Dean Foxcroft, Anaru Kitchen

Vice-Captain – Nick Kelly, Michael Rippon, Neil Broom

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Horne

Batters – Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Colin Munro (C), Robert O’Donnell

All-Rounders – Dean Foxcroft (VC), Sean Solia, Michael Rippon

Bowlers – Ben Lister, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Horne, Mitch Renwick

Batters –  Nick Kelly (C), Colin Munro, Robert O’Donnell, Jee Raval, Josh Finnie

All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen (VC)

Bowlers – Matthew McEwan, Louis Delport, Jacob Duffy

Expert Advice:

As per the firepower present in both the sides, the users should go with a team combination of one wicketkeeper, four batsmen, three all-rounders and three bowlers. The all-rounders will decide the margin of win and lose based on their contribution with the bat and ball.

Probable Winners:

Otago is likely to register a victory.

*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.