Super Smash 2019-20, Match 13: Central Districts vs Auckland : Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 13th match of the Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Central Districts and Auckland at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.

The match starts at 4:10 PM local time (3:10 AM GMT) (8:40 AM IST). The live stream for Super Smash in India will be available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Weather Condition/Report:

With no chances of rain, it is expected to be a perfect day for a cricket match. However, the temperature is expected deviate between 11 and 18 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Report

Fans will get to see a good fight between the bat and ball on an even track at Pukekura Park. The pacers will get some bounce from the wicket in the starting whereas batsmen will have to get settled on the wicket before they start smashing the bowlers. However, the side winning the toss will look to bat first because defending the target at this venue is relatively easy.

Average first innings score: 196 (In one game played at this venue in this season of  Super Smash)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 0

Team News:

(Will update if there is any news)

Probable Playing XIs:

Central Districts:

George Worker, Dane Cleaver (WK), Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce (C), Kieran Noema-Barnett,  Josh Clarkson, Willem Ludic, Ajaz Patel, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner, Ben Wheeler.

Bench: Jayden Lennox, Ryan Watson.

Auckland:

Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Glenn Phillips (WK), Mark Chapman, Craig Cachopa (C), Corey Anderson, Sean Solia, Ronnie Hira, William Somerville, Mitchell McClenaghan, Ross ter Braak

Bench: Ben Lister

Top Picks

Glenn Phillips is in red-hot form with the bat, who has scored 107 runs in his two games at a strike rate of 167.19. He would be a wise pick for any fantasy side. Tom Bruce will also be an important pick for a fantasy team, who is currently the leading scorer of his side with 135 runs in four matches. Ajaz Patel will play an important role in the outcome of the match as he is currently bowling at his best and leading the tally of most wickets in Super Smash 2019-20.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Glenn Phillips, Colin Munro, Mark Chapman`

Vice-Captain –Martin Guptill, Dane Cleaver, Kieran Noema-Barnett

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Glenn Phillips (C), Dane Cleaver

Batters – Tom Bruce, Christian Leopard, Martin Guptill (VC), Craig Cachopa

All-Rounders – George Worker, Kieran Noema-Barnett

Bowlers – Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Ross ter Braak

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Glenn Phillips

Batters – Colin Munro (C), Craig Cachopa, Josh Clarkson

All-Rounders – Mark Chapman (VC), Sean Solia, Corey Anderson, Willem Ludic

Bowlers – Seth Rance, Ben Wheeler, Mitchell McClenaghan

Expert Advice

Martin Guptill is a proven opener, who has a vast experience of playing for the national side. But, currently, he is struggling with the poor form as he has failed to play good knocks with the bat and he might click a good knock against Central Districts. However, looking forward to Guptills’s form, he could be a risky pick but will be worth for any Grand League Side.

Probable Winners

Auckland is expected to win this match against Central Districts.

*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.