Ford Trophy 2019-20: Match 29, Central Districts vs Canterbury– Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 29th match of the Ford Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Central Districts and Canterbury 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 for Dream11 Fantasy

Central Districts have already been knocked out of the tournament. They have won only two games in their last nine outings. But, they will look to end their campaign on a high note. The Districts have struggled due to their batting line up, who failed to pile good runs with the bat. In the last league game, they will be playing without much pressure that might help them in clicking a good knock with the bat. George Worker, Tom Bruce and Ben Smith will look to end their campaign on a high note with good knocks. Meanwhile, their bowling unit looks pretty balanced with nothing much to tinker going into the next game.

Canterbury will look to reserve their berth by winning the upcoming clash against Districts. They are currently ranked third in the points table with twenty points. If they win the upcoming game, they will be confirmed as one of the teams to play the eliminator.  Their batting has finally regained the form in the latter part of the tournament. Chad Bowes, Ken McClure and Stephen Murdoch will look to play good knocks. Meanwhile, the bowling department will be looked after by Will Williams, Henry Shipley and Andrew Hazeldine.

Weather Report

There are no chances of rain but the sun will play hide and seek during the match time due to cloudy atmosphere. The wind is expected to blow at a rate of 13 to 20 km/hr. Meanwhile, the temperature will deviate between 10 and 20 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Report

The track at Pukekura Park is expected to go in the favour of bowlers in the first half of the match. But, in the second half of the match, the batsmen will be able to smack good runs with the bat. This ground has hosted only one game in Ford Trophy 2019-20, in which both the sides managed to go past 280 runs in their respective innings. The bowlers will get good help from the wicket at the start but they will have to bowl in the right areas. As per the stats, the side winning the toss will look to the field.

Average first innings score: 223 (two completed Games hosted including Ford Trophy 2018 and Ford Trophy 2019-20)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 0

Injury & Availability News

Central Districts have included Grey Hay, Ray Toole, William Ludick and Ryan Watson in their 13-man squad

Probable Playing XIs

Canterbury:

Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Steve Murdoch, Andrew Ellis (C), Cameron Fletcher (WK), Ken Mcclure, Will Williams, Andrew Hazeldine, Frase Sheat, Matt Henry, Henry Shipley

Bench – Theo van Woerkom, Todd Astle

Central Districts

Bayley Wiggins (WK), Ben Smith, Tom Bruce (C), Josh Clarkson, Kieran Noema-Barnett, William Ludick, Ryan Watson, BD Schmulian, Seth Rance, Ajaz Patel.

Bench – Grey Hay, Ray Toole,

Top Picks

Jack Boyle is another vital player that should not be ignored while picking any fantasy team. He has muscled 321 runs in his 9 outings. Andrew Ellis has done an impressive job with the ball, who has grabbed 16 wickets in nine games for his team and he can surprise everyone with his batting too. So, he can turn out to be a great pick. Chad Bowes can be a surprising pick as he is not in good form at the moment. But the chances are quite high that he will manage to pull off a brilliant knock in the upcoming game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Chad Bowes, Cameron Fletcher, Ben Smith

Vice-Captain Options – Willem Ludick, Andrew Ellis, Jack Boyle

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Cameron Fletcher (C)

Batters –Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Ben Smith, Tom Bruce

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

Bowlers – Will Williams, Frase Sheat, Andrew Hazeldine

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket

Keeper – Cameron Fletcher

Batters –Chad Bowes (C), Jack Boyle, Ben Smith, Ken Mcclure

All-Rounders – Kieran Noema Barnett (VC), Andrew Ellis

Bowlers – Will Williams, Ajaz Patel, Andrew Hazeldine, Seth Rance

Expert Advice

Central Districts have already been knocked out of the tournament. So, they might opt for some surprising changes in order to test their bench strength.

George Worker is unavailable for the upcoming game and 90% of the users have picked him in their dream11 fantasy team. So, don’t pick him in your team.

Probable Winners

Canterbury is expected to win the match.

*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.