Plunket Shield, 2021/22, Match 9: ND vs CTB Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Northern Districts will take on Canterbury in the 9^th match of the Plunket Shield 2021/22, which starts from Monday. Northern Districts will be playing their first match of the tournament. They had a memorable tournament last year, where they finished second in the standings with 69 points. Captaincy responsibilities are on the shoulders of Joe Carter for this match. Colin de Grandhomme, Jeet Raval and Scott Kuggeleign are the familiar names in the line-up.

Canterbury, on the other hand, are in exceptional form, having beaten Wellington twice in their last 2 matches. They won both matches by massive margins, which shows that they are one of the formidable sides in this tournament. With one draw and 2 wins, they are at the top spot in the standings with 40 points.

Match Details:

Northern Districts vs Canterbury, Match 9

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: November 15^th-18th at 3:00 AM IST and 10:30 AM Local Time

Pitch Report:

It’s an excellent wicket to bat on with relatively less assistance for the bowlers. The surface is entirely flat, and the ball comes easily onto the bat throughout all 4 days of the match. Whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for ND vs CTB:

Northern Districts

Jeet Raval, Bharat Popli, Brett Hampton, Brett Randell, Joe Carter (c), Colin de Grandhomme, Freddy Walker, Henry Cooper, Peter Bocock (wk), Joe Walker, Scott Kuggeleign

Canterbury

Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Harry Chamberlain, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher (wk), Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Will Williams, Fraser Sheat, Ed Nuttall

Top Picks for ND vs CTB Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Northern Districts

Joe Carter emerged as the top run-scorer in the last season. In 8 matches, he has scored 590 runs at an average of 53.63, with the highest score of 146*, which includes 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.

Jeet Raval is an immensely talented player. He had a fabulous last season with the bat. In 8 matches, he has scored 547 runs at an average of 45.58, with the best score of 161*.

Top Picks – Canterbury

With the help of one century and 2 half-centuries, Cam Fletcher has scored 288 runs in 3 matches in this tournament at an average of 96.

Matt Henry is a genuine wicket-taking bowler. In 3 matches in this tournament, he has already picked up 16 wickets, with the best figures of 4 for 37 in an innings.

ND vs CTB Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ND vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Cam Fletcher (vc), Peter Bocock, Ken McClure, Chad Bowes, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter (c), Colin de Grandhomme, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleign, Will Williams

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ND vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Cam Fletcher, Ken McClure, Chad Bowes (vc), Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Colin de  Grandhomme, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Brett Randell, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat

ND vs CTB Probable Winners:

Canterbury 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.