The Ford Trophy, 2019-20: Match 15, Canterbury vs Auckland – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 15th match of the Ford Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Canterbury and Auckland at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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

Preview:

Canterbury continues to dominate the points table with three straight wins which include a close 1-run win on Wednesday against Northern Districts. Canterbury did have a lucky break in the first match where they were put to chase a huge 340+ target but rain intervened to share the points. One of the key aspects in this winning spree of Canterbury is defending totals. However, they might face a tough task to do the same against Auckland on Friday. The Auckland team has won three matches and have posted big totals in the previous two matches.

Weather Condition/Report:

No threat from rain is expected at the Hayley Oval in Christchurch which is expected to be cloudy around 2 PM local time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The good one-day game was seen at the Hayley Oval on Wednesday where over 560 runs were aggregated in the match. Canterbury were good enough to defend their total of 283 though the winning margin was only one run. The Northern Districts chase proved that the venue is good to chase anything under 270. Earlier this week, Canterbury won defending their total of 292.

Average first innings score: 263 (List A matches since 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 5

Injury and Availability:

Todd Astle returns to Canterbury after he was released from New Zealand’s Test squad.

Lockie Ferguson is unavailable for this fixture as he is part of the New Zealand Test squad.

Probable Playing XIs:

Canterbury:

Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Steve Murdoch, Ken McClure, Cole McConchie (C), Andrew Ellis, Cameron Fletcher (WK), Henry Shipley, Todd Astle, Andrew Hazeldine, Ed Nuttall.

Bench – Leo Carter, Theo van Woerkom.

Auckland:

Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Glenn Phillips, Craig Cachopa (C), Sean Solia, Robert O’Donnell, Mark Chapman/Danru Ferns, Ben Horne (WK), Kyle Jamieson, Ben Lister, Will Somerville.

Bench – Matthew McEwan, Mark Chapman/Danru Ferns.

Top Picks:

Andrew Ellis extended his wickets tally to eight in this competition as he took a wicket in the last match and also scored 49 runs. The Canterbury skipper Cole McConchie scored fifties in the last two matches and also took a wicket in those two. Ben Lister is averaging 15.88 with the ball in this season as he picked up nine wickets from four games. Martin Guptill is averaging 57 after four innings in this season.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Cole McConchie

Vice-Captain – Andrew Ellis, Jack Boyle, Glenn Phillips

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Glenn Phillips

Batters – Jack Boyle, Martin Guptill (C), Colin Munro

All-Rounders – Andrew Ellis (VC), Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Sean Solia

Bowlers – Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lister, Will Somerville

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Glenn Phillips (VC)

Batters – Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Martin Guptill, Colin Munro

All-Rounders – Cole McConchie (C), Andrew Ellis, Sean Solia

Bowlers – Ed Nuttall, Ben Lister, Will Somerville

Expert Advice:

The Auckland’s top three of Martin Guptill, Colin Munro and Glenn Phillips are going to be crucial. Both the matches played at the Hagley Oval produced 280+ totals and same is expected on Friday.

Probable Winners:

The Auckland team could put an end to Canterbury’s unbeaten streak.

*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.