Plunket Shield, Match 18: CTB Vs CS Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11 Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details

Match 18 of the Plunket Shield 2020-21 season will be played between Central Stags and Canterbury on March 19, Friday. The match will start at 3 AM IST.

Preview

Both the teams are coming of comprehensive victories and will be eager to continue with the winning momentum. Canterbury in their encounter against Otago were put into bat first and posted a massive total of 517 courtesy of brilliant knocks by Leo Carter (169) and wicketkeeper Cam Fletcher (157). Otago had some small decent partnerships in their 1st innings and they declared their innings at the score of 375/6.

Strike bowlers Matt Henry and Will Williams from Canterbury looked impressive and they picked up two wickets each in first innings. Then with a lead of 143 runs, Canterbury captain Tom Latham gave an explosive start to the 2nd innings and scored 102 runs in just 82 balls taking the team total to 209.

Otago was made to chase a massive total of 353 runs and they never looked on course during the chase. The entire batting line up failed miserably and were bowled out for 163. Matt Henry and Cole McConchie picked up 3 wickets each and from Otago Anaru Kitchen top  scored with 45 runs. Canterbury ended up getting an emphatic victory by 188 runs.

In the encounter between Central Stags and Wellington, Wellington puts Central Stags to bat first and bundled them out for 175. Michael Snedden picked up 3 for 37 and was the stand out bowler for Wellington.  In reply to that total, Wellington bowled out for 104. Seth Rance (4/47), Blair Tickner (3/10) , Raymond Toole (2/23) and Josh Clarkson (1/20) gave an important 1st innings 71 runs lead to Central Stags.

Central Stags batted well compared to their 1st innings. Ajaz Patel (52) and Ross Taylor (50) helped them to reach a score of 245 and they declared the innings, giving a stiff target of 317 runs to win to Wellington. Wellington were bowled out for 256, captain Michael Bracewell (56) and Jamie Gibson (56) tried their best to win the game but in the end lost the match by a margin of 60 runs.

CTB Vs CS Weather Report for Match 18

Cloudy conditions are expected on most of the days of the game and expect bowlers to make merry of the conditions. Batting first and putting runs will help the bowling team to restrict the opposition.

Pitch Conditions/Report

Hagley Oval Christchurch is expected assist the fast bowlers throughout the game. The pitch will offer movement off the surface initially. Wind speed and overcast conditions will test the batting skills.

Average first innings score:

308 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 4, Lost – 1, Tie – 1

Injury and Availability News:

Players on International duty are expected to miss the game

CTB vs CS Probable Playing XI

Canterbury:

Cole McConchie (C), Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Leo Carter, Sean Davey, Cam Fletcher (WK), Ken McClure, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Theo Van Woerkom, Will Williams

Bench

Jackson Latham

Central Stags:

George Worker, Greg Hay (C), Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (WK), Joey Field, Jayden Lennox, Brad Schmulian, Ray Toole, Blair Tickner, Doug Bracewell.

Bench

Ben Smith

CTB vs CS Top Picks for Today’s Dream 11 Match:

Leo Carter is the man in form for Canterbury. He played crucial knock of 169 in their first innings and bailed the team out of tough situation. He has scored 393 runs at an average of 78.60, including one century and two half centuries

Will Williams is currently the leading wicket taker in Plunket Shield. He has picked up 23 wickets so far at an average of 14.86 and it includes two 5-wicket hauls.

Doug Bracewell has been the top all-rounder. He has played three matches and scored 152 runs apart from picking up 11 wickets as well.

Ray Toole has played four matches so far picking up 14 wickets. He is a very good bowler and can make the difference in this game.

Fraser Sheat is one of the top wicket-takers for his team accounting for 20 wickets in five matches thus far.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Leo Carter, Doug Bracewell

Vice-Captain Options – Will Williams, Cam Fletcher

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CTB vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper – Dane Cleaver, Cam Fletcher

Batsmen – Leo Carter, Greg Hay, Chad Bowes, Leo Carter (VC)

All Rounders – Fraser Sheat, Doug Bracewell (C), Fraser Sheat

Bowlers – Raymond Toole, Will Williams, Ed Nuttall

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CTB Vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper – Cam Fletcher (C)

Batsmen –Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Jack Boyle, Leo Carter

All Rounders – Cole McConchie, Brad Schmulian

Bowlers – Raymond Toole, Will Williams (VC), Theo van Woerkom, Blair Tickner

Expert Advice:

Cam Fletcher is one of the best players and can be made captain especially in GL. He has so far scored 309 runs at an average of 103.

Today’s CTB vs CS Probable Winners:

Canterbury is expected to win this match.

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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.