The Ford Trophy, 2019-20: Match 2, Auckland vs Wellington – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd match of the Ford Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Auckland and Wellington at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.

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 Ford Trophy will clash against Auckland on the first day of the 2019-20 season. The Auckland team finished at No.3 last year only by losing to Wellington in the Elimination final. The game was played at the Eden Park Outer Oval which will be hosting the Sunday’s fixture. Auckland is boosted by the inclusion of Martin Guptill and Colin Munro at the top. Wellington, on the other hand, is missing some of their star players from the last tournament. However, Jeetan Patel, who didn’t feature in the last Ford Trophy, will make his presence felt this time.

Weather Condition/Report:

Rain might not make its presence at the Eden Park Outer Oval on Sunday as this is a day match and could finish by 6 PM local time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland has witnessed totals around 270 since the start of 2018. The chasing team won only two of the five matches in this period. However, a couple of the wins for the teams batting first came by close margins. Auckland sneaked in a 3-run win against Canterbury and a 13-run victory against Wellington during 2018/19.

Average first innings score: 269 (List A matches since 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Auckland:

Martin Guptill, Sean Solia, Colin Munro, Mark Chapman, Craig Cachopa (C), Robert O’Donnell, Ben Horne, Jamie Brown, Danru Ferns, Ben Lister, Matthew McEwan.

Bench – Louis Delport.

Wellington:

Andrew Fletcher, Jakob Bhula, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell (C), Jamie Gibson, Lauchie Johns (WK), Malcolm Nofal, Ollie Newton, Jeetan Patel, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek.

Bench – Iain McPeake.

Top Picks:

Sean Solia aggregated 383 runs in the last edition and also claimed 10 wickets. Malcolm Nofal struck three fifties in 10 innings and claimed 12 wickets at an economy of 4.08 in that tournament. Andrew Fletcher scored three centuries and three fifties during the last season across 12 innings. Colin Munro hit a 143-run knock in the previous edition. Ollie Newton took 20 wickets in that tournament at an average 16.75.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Martin Guptill, Sean Solia, Andrew Fletcher

Vice-Captain – Malcolm Nofal, Colin Munro, Craig Cachopa

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lauchie Johns

Batters – Martin Guptill (C), Colin Munro, Andrew Fletcher (VC), Michael Bracewell, Craig Cachopa

All-Rounders – Sean Solia, Malcolm Nofal

Bowlers – Danru Ferns, Ollie Newton, Jeetan Patel

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Horne

Batters – Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Andrew Fletcher, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell

All-Rounders – Sean Solia (C), Malcolm Nofal (VC)

Bowlers – Danru Ferns, Ollie Newton, Logan Van Beek

Expert Advice:

Last time Martin Guptill turned up in a Ford Trophy match, he scored 112 for the Auckland team. He played some good knocks in the T20I series against England surviving the threat from the swing.

Probable Winners:

The top players in the Auckland team could help them start with a home win.

*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.