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AUK vs NK 3rd ODD Dream11 Team Prediction of The Ford Trophy 2018: Preview

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Auckland vs Northern Knights match. We are covering AUK vs NK 3rd ODD Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the ODD match. The match is to be played at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.

Northern Knights ended third on points table in Ford trophy 2017-18 but were eliminated in the qualifier. They will play without the services of many key players but still have a strong squad to challenge any opposition and will hope to get early momentum winning their first match of the ODD series.

Team Auckland the Champions of Ford Trophy 2017 will compete to retain the trophy and will hope to get a good start to the season. They will also lack the presence of their star players but still have enough firepower in their squad. They will hope to begin the tournament the way it ended last year.

A good match can be expected between both teams.

Also read: OTG vs CD 1st ODD Dream11 Team Prediction: Preview | Ford Trophy begins!

When and Where:

AUK VS NK, 3rd ODD, The Ford Trophy 2018.
Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.
24th October, 03:30 AM IST

Squads:

AUK:
Craig Cachopa (c), Finn Allen, Danru Ferns, Ben Horne, Mitchell McClenaghan, Matt McEwan, Robbie O’Donnell, Sean Solia, Will Somerville, Michael Barry, Graeme Beghin, Jamie Brown.

NK:
Trent Boult, Daryl Mitchell, Dean Brownlie (c), Daniel Flynn, Peter Bocock, Henry Cooper, Anton Devcich, Zak Gibson, Brett Hampton, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Neil Wagner.

Team News:

Auckland:

They announce their 12-man squad for this match.

Danru Ferns is most likely to miss out in the playing XI.

Sean Solia, Craig Cachopa, Robbie O’Donnell and Ben Horne will be the key batsman. Michael Barry and Matt McEwan will be the all rounders for team.

Will Somerville will lead the spin attack while Mitchell McClenaghan, Jamie Brown and Matt McEwan will be the key pacers along with Michael Barry and Sean Solia.

Northern Knights:

They have announced 12 man squad for the match. One among Brett Randell or Zak Gibson will play.

Dean Brownlie, Nick Kelly, Anton Devcich, and Daniel Flynn will be the key batsmen. Daryl Mitchell and Brett Hampton will play the role of all rounder.

Trent Boult and Neil Wagner will lead the pace attack along with Brett Hampton and Daryl Mitchell while Anton Devcich and Nick Kelly will be the key spinners for the team.

Probable Playing XI:

AUK:
Graeme Beghin, Sean Solia, Craig Cachopa (c), Finn Allen, Robbie O’Donnell, Ben Horne (wk), Michael Barry, Matt McEwan, Will Somerville, Mitchell McClenaghan, Jamie Brown.

NK:
Dean Brownlie (c), Daniel Flynn, Nick Kelly, Anton Devcich, Henry Cooper, Daryl Mitchell, Peter Bocock (wk), Brett Hampton, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner, Brett Randell/Zak Gibson.