The Ford Trophy, 2019-20: Match 9, Wellington vs Auckland – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Rachin Ravindra scored a quick-fire fifty in the last match.

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Match Details:

The 9th match of the Ford Trophy 2019-20 will be played between Wellington and Auckland 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:

Auckland team have made a great start to the tournament as they won both the games played thus far. They started with a comfortable 4-wicket win against the Wellington team and followed it with a huge 100-run win against Central Districts. The availability of big names has helped to start the tournament with back to back home wins. Wellington, the defending champions will once again come against Auckland in the tournament, this time in Lincoln. They sealed a 5-wicket win against Otago to bounce back after losing to Auckland.


Weather Condition/Report:

No rain is expected at the Lincoln No.3 ground on Monday.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Lincoln No.3 ground hosted only three matches in List A cricket; all during the last year’s Ford Trophy. All three matches recorded scores around 270 and the chasing teams won twice and lost closely in the other. Hence, we can assume the teams preferring to chase. The sides batting first might eye on 300 for having a chance of winning.

Average first innings score: 277 (List A matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)


Probable Playing XIs:

Wellington:

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

Bench – Iain McPeake, Ben Sears.

Auckland:

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

Bench – Danru Ferns/Will Somerville, Mark Chapman.


Top Picks:

Sean Solia is continuing his all-round performances which he showed up during the previous season. Lockie Ferguson is continuing his good work in the 50-over format. He picked up a 5-wicket haul in the previous match. Rachin Ravindra scored a quick-fire fifty in the last match and it was his first real contribution in a List A match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Martin Guptill, Sean Solia, Jimmy Neesham

Vice-Captain – Malcolm Nofal, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra


Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Devon Conway

Batters – Martin Guptill, Michael Bracewell, Robert O’Donnell

All-Rounders – Sean Solia, Kyle Jamieson, Jimmy Neesham (C), Rachin Ravindra

BowlersLockie Ferguson (VC), Ben Lister, Ollie Newton

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Devon Conway

Batters – Martin Guptill, Andrew Fletcher, Robert O’Donnell

All-RoundersSean Solia (C), Rachin Ravindra (VC), Malcolm Nofal, Jimmy Neesham

Bowlers – Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Ollie Newton


Expert Advice:

A lot of worthy players are present in the all-rounders’ category. Sean Solia, Jimmy Neesham and Rachin Ravindra are the three players whom anyone should not miss out on picking.

Probable Winners:

The Auckland team is expected to win their 3rd successive match.

*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.

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