Plunket Shield 2021/22, Match 5: CS vs OV Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Central Stags will be up against Otago Volts for the second time in this competition. The match ended in a draw when both sides played against each other last time, where Otago Volts took the first innings lead. Central Stags too had drawn their first match against Canterbury. Greg Hay has scored two back-to-back centuries and he is the player to watch out for Central Stags.

Otago Volts, on the other hand, lost their first match against Wellington by 6 wickets and did their best to take the first innings lead against Central Districts. A double century from Nick Kelly and centuries from openers Hamish Rutherford and Mitch Renwick gave them a massive lead of 248 runs.

Match Details:

Central Stags vs Otago Volts, Match 5

Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson

Date & Time: November 7^th-10th at 3:00 AM IST and 10:30 AM Local Time

Pitch Report:

It’s a flat batting deck, and the ball will come nicely onto the bat throughout all 4 days of the match. The seamers as usual will get benefits in the first hour of play. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for CS vs OV:

Central Stags

Greg Hay (c), Bayley Wiggins, Brad Schmulian, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field / Maara Ave, Ben Wheeler, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole

Otago Volts

Hamish Rutherford (c), Mitch Renwick, Dale Phillips, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon, Max Chu (wk), Angus Mckenzie, Jake Gibson, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller

Top Picks for CS vs OV Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Central Stags

Skipper Greg Hay has scored 2 centuries in 4 innings he has batted in this tournament. He has accumulated 266 runs at an average of 88.66, with the highest score of 152.

Dane Cleaver looks in awesome knick with the bat. In 4 innings in this competition, he has scored 230 runs at an average of 76.66, with the best score of 108*.

Top Picks – Otago Volts

Nick Kelly batted sensationally in the last match against Central Stags. He scored unbeaten 234*runs from just 245 balls to take the lead in the 1^st innings. He is a must-pick player for your fantasy teams.

Hamish Rutherford is a run-machine for Otago Volts. He has smashed 223 runs in 3 innings in this tournament at an average of 74.33, with the highest score of 144.

CS vs OV Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CS vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver, Mitch Renwick, Hamish Rutherford (c), Greg Hay (vc), Nick Kelly, Doug Bracewell, Anaru Kitchen, Brad Schmulian, Ben Wheeler, Blair Tickner, Travis Muller

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CS vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver (vc), Mitch Renwick, Hamish Rutherford, Greg Hay, Tom Bruce, Nick Kelly (c), Anaru Kitchen, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Jake Gibson

CS vs OV Probable Winners:

Otago Volts are 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.