WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for The Ford Trophy 2023-24, Match 20

It will be a clash of two titans.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 05 Feb 2024, 23:01 IST

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Preview

Wellington Firebirds will lock horns with Northern Districts in the 20th match of The Ford Trophy 2023-24 at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 6. Wellington Firebirds are in the second-last place, having won just one game out of six. While Northern Districts are at the top spot, having won just four games out of six games.

Wellington Firebirds faced Auckland Aces in the last match, where Wellington Firebirds elected to bowl after winning the toss. Batting from Auckland Aces, Sean Solia played a blistering knock of 92 runs and was the highest scorer, which was followed by Jimmy Neesham, who scored 81 runs. The team scored 295 runs for the loss of three wickets. Troy Johnson scored 97 runs, the highest for the Wellington Firebirds. Nick Kelly was the second-highest run-scorer and made 73 runs. Auckland Aces couldn’t complete their chase and Wellington Firebirds lost the match by ten runs by DLS method.

Northern Districts also last locked horns with Auckland Aces, and Auckland Aces chose to bowl after winning the toss. Northern Districts scored 319 runs for the loss of six wickets. Brett Hampton played a crucial role with the bat for the team and scored 126 runs, which was followed by Joe Carter, who hit 106 runs. Batting from Auckland Aces, Cole Briggs hit 30 runs, followed by George Worker and Cam Fletcher played a knock of 29 runs each. The team fell short of runs and Northern Districts won the match by 104 runs.

Match Information

Northern Districts vs Wellington, 20th match

The Ford Trophy, 5 Feb 2024, Mon, 3:00 AM IST ,Basin Reserve, Wellington

Live Stream

New Zealand Cricket YouTube Channel

Weather Report

Basin Reserve, Wellington

Clouds

17.9°C

55% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Northern Districts

W
NR
L
L
W

Wellington Firebirds

NR
L
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Joe Carter

ND - bat

350 Runs

10 Matches

2

346 Runs

9 Matches

3

Troy Johnson

WEF - bat

333 Runs

9 Matches

4

Nick Kelly

WEF - bat

252 Runs

9 Matches

5

Jeet Raval

ND - bat

252 Runs

10 Matches

6

Nick Greenwood

WEF - bat

250 Runs

9 Matches

1

Jesse Tashkoff

WEF - bat

122.86

4 Matches

2

116.89

9 Matches

3

Logan van Beek

WEF - bowl

113.57

9 Matches

4

Adam Milne

WEF - bowl

105.36

6 Matches

5

Tim Pringle

ND - bowl

102.44

10 Matches

6

Scott Johnston

ND - bat

100.00

2 Matches

1

Kristian Clarke

ND - bat

18 Wkts

10 Matches

2

Adam Milne

WEF - bowl

12 Wkts

6 Matches

3

Matthew Fisher

ND - bowl

12 Wkts

9 Matches

4

Tim Pringle

ND - bowl

11 Wkts

10 Matches

5

Nathan Smith

WEF - bat

11 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Peter Younghusband

WEF - bat

9 Wkts

9 Matches

1

Adam Milne

WEF - bowl

3.92

6 Matches

4.13

5 Matches

3

Tim Pringle

ND - bowl

4.30

10 Matches

4

Joe Walker

ND - bat

4.40

8 Matches

5

Ben Sears

WEF - bowl

5.19

8 Matches

6

Matthew Fisher

ND - bowl

5.21

9 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Northern Districts

Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval, Joe Carter (C), Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Brett Hampton, Matthew Fisher, Tim Pringle, Scott Johnston

Bench : Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Zak Gibson, Peter David Bocock, Neil Wagner, Joe Walker, Anurag Verma, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner, Frederick Walker, Bharat Popli, Trent Boult

Wellington Firebirds

Callum McLachlan (wk), Nathan Smith, Michael Bracewell, Peter Younghusband, NF Kelly (C), Nick Greenwood, Logan van Beek, Muhammad Abbas, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson, Tim Robinson

Bench : Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Gareth Severin, Jesse Tashkoff, AF Milne, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, Ian McPeake, James Hartshorn

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The track at Cello Basin Reserve is a batting pitch, meaning it is more favorable to the batters than it is to the bowlers. Pacers are expected to do well on this ground with some assistance offered from the pitch. Batters can look to play their shots after they are set. Teams prefer to chase first after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 244.

80%

Pace Bowling

20%

Spin Bowling

80%

Batting Pitch

244

Average Score

17%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Brett Hampton ND | BAT

Hampton is an experienced player of the format and has scored 314 runs in five games at a strike rate of 121.71. He has also picked four wickets and would make a fantastic choice for captaincy roles in your team.

7
C

Kristian Clarke ND | BAT

Clarke is another great choice to lead your team. He has scored 133 runs in five games at a strike rate of 77.78. He has also picked 11 wickets at an economy of 4.55.

7.5

Joe Carter ND | BAT

Carter has hit 271 runs in five games at a strike rate of 91.25. He is a must-have player for your fantasy team.

8

Adam Milne WEF | BOWL

Milne has scored 36 runs in four games at a strike rate of 201.72 and has grabbed nine wickets at an economy of 3.27. He is an impressive player and would be the perfect top pick buy for your fantasy team.

7

Tim Pringle ND | BOWL

Pringle could be an important pick for your team due to his ability to perform. He has made 56 runs in four games at a strike rate of 127.27. He has also picked seven wickets in five games at an economy of 4.37.

7

Matthew Fisher ND | BOWL

Fisher has scalped nine wickets in five innings at an economy of 4.82. He is a player worth having in your fantasy team.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Frederick Walker

ND | BAT

Walker can be avoided in the upcoming match due to the below-average performance in the last match he played.

8.5

Anurag Verma

ND | BOWL

Verma can be skipped in this game as there are other better players that can play as the same spot as his.

Last Updated On - Feb 5 2024 11:01 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ND

7 : 4

WEF

Credits Left
12.5/100

Head To Head
Tim Seifert

8

Troy Johnson

9

Jeet Raval

8

Joe Carter

7.5

Katene Clarke

6.5

Nathan Smith

8

Peter Younghusband

8.5

Logan van Beek

8.5

Scott Kuggeleijn

8.5

Kristian Clarke
VC

7

Brett Hampton
C

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ND

6 : 5

WEF

Credits Left
12.5/100

Mega League
Callum McLachlan

8

Troy Johnson

9

Jeet Raval

8

Joe Carter

7.5

Katene Clarke

6.5

Nathan Smith

8

Peter Younghusband

8.5

Logan van Beek

8.5

Scott Kuggeleijn

8.5

Kristian Clarke
VC

7

Brett Hampton
C

8

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