AUK vs NK Dream11 Prediction and Preview: Ford Trophy
Hello and Welcome to our preview for Auckland versus Northern Knights Ford Trophy match. We are covering AUK vs NK Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the ninth round of the tournament. The match is to be played at Lincoln No 3, Lincoln.
The Ford Trophy is rushing to its end and this is the third match for all the teams in the last five days. After this game, each team will play only one more match hence it will be a crucial encounter. Both Auckland and Northern Knights are in the middle of the table and we are all set for an exciting day. Auckland defeated NK by two wickets when they met the last time.
After the first three losses, NK gathered steam and have stitched together four consecutive wins under their belt. In their last match against Otago, they completed a comprehensive win of seven wickets. Despite Brett Randell (3 wickets) and Zak Gibson’s (2 wickets) best efforts, Otago scored 292 runs in their first inning. NK Captain Dean Brownlie made a fabulous 110 and with assistance from B Popli and N Kelly, they coasted to a seven-wicket win.
Auckland cruised to a four-wicket win over Central Districts in their last game. McClenaghan-Lister-McEwan picked three wickets each and halted the stags for 226 runs only. In the chase, Auckland stumbled from 121/1 to 136/5. Graeme Beghin scored a not out 56 to take the team home.
AUK VS NK, 27th ODD, Ford Trophy 2018
Lincoln No 3, Lincoln
03:30 AM IST, November 18th, 2018
AUK:
Ben Horne (wk), Craig Cachopa (c), Sean Solia, Michael Barry, William O Donnell, Graeme Beghin, Matt McEwan, Mitchell McClenaghan, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, Jamie Brown, Teja Nidamanuru, Ronnie Hira.
NK:
Dean Brownlie (c), Joe Carter, Anton Devcich, Brett Randell, Daryl Mitchell, Bharat Popli, Brett Hampton, Nicholas Frederick Kelly, Zak Gibson, Joe Walker, PD Bocock (wk), James Baker, Henry Cooper.
Since the teams were playing three matches in five days, they have retained the same squad for all these matches. This is the last of the three matches.
AUK:
Auckland did not include Jamie Brown and Teja Nidamanuru in their last match.
Sean Solia and Craig Cachopa lead the run-tally and have received ample support from Beghin, Barry and Wicketkeeper Horne.
McClenaghan will be the strike bowler alongside Ben Lister, McEwan and Danru Ferns.
Auckland could experiment by choosing Jamie Brown ahead of Ronnie Hira.
NK:
Northern Knights omitted James Baker and Henry Cooper for the last match from their 13-man squad.
They are a winning unit since the last four matches and will not be tinkering with the playing XI unless an injury occurs.
Captain Brownlie is the leading run-scorer for the team and he will be backed up by Popli, Kelly, Carter and Hampton.
Anton Devcich and Daryl Mitchell are having a wonderful season as an all-rounder and shall be the key players.
Brett Randell will lead the bowling attack alongside Zak Gibson.
AUK:
Sean Solia, Ben Horne (wk), Michael Barry, Craig Cachopa (c), William O Donnell, Graeme Beghin, Matt McEwan, Ronnie Hira/Jamie Brown, Mitchell McClenaghan, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister.
NK:
Bharat Popli, Dean Brownlie (c), Nicholas Kelly, Anton Devcich, Daryl Mitchell, Joe Carter, Brett Hampton, PD Bocock, Joe Walker, Brett Randell, Zak Gibson
Captain and Vc choices: S Solia, A Devcich, D Mitchell, C Cachopa.
AUK:
Sean Solia
Ben Horne
Michael Barry
Craig Cachopa
Greame Beghin
Matt McEwan
Mitchell McClenaghan
NK:
Bharat Popli
Dean Brownlie
Anton Devcich
Daryl Mitchell
Joe Carter
Brett Hampton
Brett Randell
If you liked AUK vs NK Dream11 prediction, then follow us on our Telegram Channel for Grand Leagues Teams and Latest Cricket News.