Super Smash 2019-20, Match 16: Otago vs Canterbury: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 16th match of the Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Canterbury and Otago at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra.

The match starts at 4:00 PM local time (3:00 AM GMT) (8:30 AM IST). The live stream for Super Smash in India will be available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Canterbury got off to a poor start with a defeat and are currently ranked fifth in Super Smash 2019-20. However, they finally won their previous game against Central Districts by a margin of 30 runs. They would be eager to replicate the same performance in the upcoming match against Otago. They have some big players like Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle and Stephen Murdoch, who will be having the responsibility score big runs. On the other hand, their bowling unit is in their top-notch form, who defended a normal score of 164 against Districts in the previous game.

Otago is currently leading the league table with 10 points and their players are performing well in every department of the game. Tim Seifert is back in form with the bat, who has already smashed two fifties in the ongoing tournament. The other batsmen in the side like Anton Devcich and Dean Brownlie have also given some valuable contribution in the previous games. However, the bowling unit still needs to buck up, who are finding it difficult to restrict the opponents to a low score.

Weather Condition/Report:

There are chances of rain on the match day and it might affect the length of the match. However, the temperature is expected to deviate between 7 and 25 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Report

The track at Molyneux Park has turned out to be a blessing for the batsmen in the ongoing tournament. In one game played at this venue, teams managed to score as many as 364 runs in forty overs. However, the fast bowlers have so far not got much assistance from the wicket but wrist spinners might play a vital role in the outcome of the match. The side winning the toss will look to field first because the teams have found it relatively easy to chase on this ground.

Average first innings score: 179 (In one game played at this venue in the Super Smash 2019-20)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 0

Team News:

Otago has included Travis Muller, the seaming all-rounder in their squad for the upcoming game against Canterbury.

Canterbury announced an unchanged 12-man squad that locked horns with Central Districts in the previous game.

Probable Playing XIs:

Canterbury

Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Stephen Murdoch, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Andrew Ellis, Leo Carter, Henry Shipley, Will Williams, Blake Coburn, Ed Nuttall.

Bench – Sean Davey

Otago:

Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Josh Finnie, Dean Foxcroft, Anaru Kitchen, Nathan G Smith, Michael Rippon, Jacob Duffy (C), Max Chu (WK), Michael Rae.

Bench: Dale Phillips, Travis Muller

Top Picks

Neil Broom is in red hot form with the bat and has smashed two back to back fifties for his side. He has mustered 198 runs in his four games at a strike rate of 152.31 and that makes him a vital pick for any fantasy side. Nick Kelly will be another important player to watch out as he has certainly found the form and has scored 141 runs in his four matches in the ongoing tournament. Jack Boyle will be another important player to watch out in the upcoming match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly

Vice-Captain – Dean Foxcroft, Chad Bowes, Stephen Murdoch

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Cam Fletcher

Batters – Jack Boyle, Neil Broom (C), Hamish Rutherford (VC), Nick Kelly

All-Rounders – Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon, Dean Foxcroft

Bowlers – Nathan G Smith, Will Williams, Blake Coburn

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –Max Chu

Batters – Hamish Rutherford, Chad Bowes (C), Jack Boyle, Stephen Murdoch (VC)

All-Rounders –  Dean Foxcroft, Andrew Ellis, Cole McConchie

Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Ed Nuttall, Michael Rae

Expert Advice

Chad Bowes is an extremely brilliant opener but currently, he is struggling with poor form and lack of consistency. He would be looking to click a good knock in the upcoming game to regain his confidence. Looking forward to Bowes’ form, he could be a risky pick but will be worth for any Grand League Side.

Probable Winners

Otago is expected to win this match against Canterbury.

*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.