Darwin and District ODD 2020: Final – Waratah Cricket Club vs Palmerston Cricket Club – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The final match of the Darwin and Districts ODD between Waratah Cricket Club and Palmerston Cricket Club will be played at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.

This match starts at 11 AM local time (7 AM IST) (1:30 AM GMT).

Preview

After an action-packed 50-overs competition, the Darwin and Districts ODD tournament culminates tomorrow with the final match. Waratah Cricket Club and Palmerston Cricket Club will battle each other in the summit clash. Both teams have been in exceptional form, winning four of their last five games.

While Palmerston Cricket Club recorded a close 10-run victory in their semifinal match, Waratah Cricket Club thumped Darwin Cricket Club by 124 runs. Waratah Cricket Club has a ton of momentum on its side. Also, it is worth noting that Waratah Cricket Club beat Palmerston Cricket Club twice in the previous rounds.

Weather Report

There are predictions for rainfall during the match time in Darwin. However, rain is not expected to be as heavy to wash away the match. The temperature will stay around 29 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report

The batsmen have enjoyed batting at this venue. Waratah Cricket Club scored 298 runs against Pint Cricket Club INC on this ground and won that match by 34 runs. Besides, Pint Cricket Club chased down a score of 224 against Nightcliff Cricket Club. 

Average 1st innings score: 261 (Last 2 One-day matches at this venue considered)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won –  1, Lost – 1

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Waratah CC:

James Seymour, Isaac Conway, Madura Weerasinghe, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Himesh Sandaradura, Sanka Wijegunarathne, Udara Weerasinghe, Shamindra Madushan, Tristan Glover, Riley Vernon, Ishara Gange.

Bench: Clancy McCormick, Sanka Wijegunarathna, Coopel Zobel, Ishara Gange, Sam Elder,  Dean Ennis, Chris Campbell, Jagmeet Singh, Muhammad Tahir, Pasindu Sandanayake

Palmerston CC:

Stephan Regan, Robert van der Meulen, Alex Bleakley, Kierran Toner, Hamish Martin, Michael McDonald, Shane Buttfield, Cameron Hyde, Lucas Nitschke, Jake Baker, Michael McDonald

Bench: Michael Richardson, Matthew Robertson, Malcolm Challen, Dean McArthur, Todd McCann, Darryl Lowe, Sunny Singh, Harshtik Bimbral

Top Picks

Isaac Conway has played one match at this venue, where he scored 82 runs at a strike rate of 71.30. He can be backed to play another big knock. He should be a part of your Dream11 fantasy team.

James Seymour hit his second century of the competition in the last match. He will be the number one choice for captaincy as he has also picked up 16 wickets in the tourney.

Alex Bleakley has been the most consistent batsman for Palmerston Cricket Club. His 114-ball 86* helped the team win the semifinal match by a close margin.

Hamish Martin has scalped 16 wickets in 12 matches of this event. The batsmen have found it extremely difficult to score runs off his bowling. He can be a match-winner for Palmerston CC.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options – James Seymour, Isaac Conway

Vice-Captain Options – Hamish Martin, Alex Bleakley

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Isaac Conway

Batters – Jake Baker, Stephan Regan, Ashley Chandrasinghe 

All-Rounders – Alex Bleakley (vc), James Seymour (c), Udara Weerasinghe, Shamindra Madushan

Bowlers – Michael McDonald, Himesh Sandaradura, Madura Weerasinghe

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Isaac Conway (c)

Batters – Jake Baker, Stephan Regan, Ashley Chandrasinghe, Sanka Wijegunarathne

All-Rounders – Alex Bleakley (vc), James Seymour,  Shamindra Madushan

Bowlers – Hamish Martin, Himesh Sandaradura, Madura Weerasinghe

Expert Advice

Udara Weerasinghe picked up a four-wicket haul in his only appearance for Waratah CC on this ground. He had an economy rate of 5.30 in that game. It is advisable to select him in your Dream11 team as he could emerge as a differential pick.

Probable Winners

Waratah CC is expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.