The Ford Trophy, 2019-20: Match 11, Wellington vs Central Districts – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 11th match of the Ford Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Wellington and Central Districts at the Lincoln No 3.

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

Preview:

Wellington, the defending champions of the Ford Trophy, bounced back with successive wins after starting the tournament with a loss. They got better of the Otago team by 5 wickets and followed with a close 7-run win against Auckland in a high-scoring match. Rachin Ravindra scored his maiden List A hundred and later broke the dangerous opening stand between the national openers. Central Districts, on the other hand, were denied a win against Canterbury due to rain. They lost their following two matches and injury concerns have made their situation tougher.

Weather Condition/Report:

No rain is expected at the Lincoln No.3 ground but there will be clouds around the venue on Wednesday.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Lincoln No.3 witnessed totals around 270 in the previous season. But on Monday, about 680 runs were scored in 100 overs including two 150+ opening stands. Once again, on Wednesday, we can expect another high-scoring match. If the same track is used for the match between Wellington and Central Districts, totals around 290 could be recorded.

Average first innings score: 294 (List A matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability:

Blair Tickner is unavailable for this game due to an injury.

Probable Playing XIs:

Wellington:

Andrew Fletcher, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (WK), Michael Bracewell (C), Jimmy Neesham, Jamie Gibson, Malcolm Nofal, Ollie Newton, Ben Sears, Jeetan Patel, Logan Van Beek.

Bench – Lauchie Johns, Iain McPeake.

Central Districts:

George Worker, Dane Cleaver (WK), Tom Bruce (C), Josh Clarkson, Ben Smith, Brad Schmulian, Willem Ludick, Seth Rance, Ajaz Patel, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Ryan Watson.

Bench – Ray Toole.

Top Picks:

Rachin Ravindra had an amazing start to the season as scored a quick-fire fifty in the first match and followed with his maiden hundred. He also picked up a couple of wickets against Auckland and is now the most picked captain for this game. Tom Bruce has been a reliable batsman as he scored 36 runs in last game after a couple of 56-run knocks. Ollie Newton claimed 9 wickets in this season with exactly three wickets in all three matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, George Worker, Tom Bruce

Vice-Captain – Andrew Fletcher, Willem Ludick, Jimmy Neesham

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Dane Cleaver

Batters – Tom Bruce (VC), Michael Bracewell, Andrew Fletcher

All-Rounders – George Worker, Willem Ludick, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra (C)

Bowlers – Seth Rance, Logan Van Beek, Ollie Newton

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Devon Conway

Batters – Tom Bruce, Andrew Fletcher, Josh Clarkson

All-Rounders – Rachin Ravindra (VC), Malcolm Nofal, George Worker (C), Willem Ludick

Bowlers – Seth Rance, Ajaz Patel, Ollie Newton

Expert Advice:

A lot of expectations were there on Jimmy Neesham in terms of fantasy cricket in this tournament. However, the all-rounder has not made big scores thus far and bowled just seven overs in two appearances. Hence, we have not picked him as a multiplier in any of the two teams.

Probable Winners:

Wellington team is expected to record their 3rd successive 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.