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CD vs NK Dream11 Team Prediction of The Ford Trophy 2018: Preview

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Central Districts vs Northern Knights match. We are covering CD VS NK Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the ODD match. The match is to be played at Saxton Oval, Nelson.

Northern Knights are right at the bottom of the points table with two losses. In the last match, They lost to Otago by nine wickets. Batting first, top four failed miserably leading to early wickets. Experienced all-rounder Daryl Mitchell once again proved his worth scoring a crucial knock of 76 runs. Brett Hampton also scored a much-needed cameo of 33 runs to reach a total of 179. Their bowling department failed to give any challenge to Otago leading to a nine-wicket loss. A greater responsibility and performance will be expected from all players.

Central Districts are just above Northern Knights in the points table with one win and one loss. In the last match, no batsmen were able to put a good performance leading to a total of 163. Defending the target, only Doug Bracewell was able to put a good show taking two scalps leading to a five-wicket loss. They will hope to put a good show tomorrow and improve their standing in the points table.

A good match can be expected between both teams.

Also read: AUK vs CTB 8th ODD Dream11 Team Prediction: Preview | Matt Henry will not play

When and Where:

CD VS NK, 7th ODD, The Ford Trophy 2018.
Saxton Oval, Nelson.
31 October, 03:30 AM IST

Venue Stats:

Average 1st Innings score: 255
Average 2nd Innings score: 242

Squads:

CD:
Doug Bracewell (c), Josh Clarkson, Ma’ara Ave (wk), Greg Hay, Christian Leopard, Willie Ludick, Ryan McCone, Felix Murray, Navin Patel, Bevan Small, Ben Smith, Dean Foxcroft.

NK:
Daryl Mitchell, Dean Brownlie (c), Peter Bocock, Henry Cooper, Anton Devcich, Zak Gibson, Brett Hampton, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, James Baker, Joe Carter, Joe Walker.

Team News:

Central Districts:

They announced 12-man squad. Central Districts made one change in their squad. Kieran Noema-Barnett is out due to injury and Dean Foxcroft has replaced him in the squad. He will directly come in the playing XI.

Greg Hay, Ben Smith and Josh Clarkson will be the key batsmen. William Ludick, Doug Bracewell and C Leopard will play the role of an all-rounder.

Felix Murray will lead the spin attack whereas Ryan McCone, W Ludick, Doug Bracewell, C Leopard, and Bevan Small will be the key pacers.

Northern Knights:

They have announced 12 man squad for the match with three changes. James Baker, Joe Carter and Joe Walker are the entrants replacing Trent Boult, Neil Wagner and Daniel Flynn. Joe Carter will directly come into the playing XI in place of Daniel Flynn. Zak Gibson will also come into the playing XI.

If the team goes for another pacer then James Baker will play otherwise Spinner Joe Walker can also play. Dean Brownlie, Nick Kelly and HR Cooper will be the key batsmen. Anton Devcich, Daryl Mitchell and Brett Hampton will play the role of all-rounder.

Brett Randell and Zak Gibson 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:

CD:
Greg Hay, Ben Smith, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, W Ludick, Doug Bracewell (c), Christian Leopard, Ma’ara Ave (wk), Bevan Small, Felix Murray, Ryan McCone.

NK:
Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Nick Kelly, Anton Devcich, Daryl Mitchell, Dean Brownlie (c), Brett Hampton, Peter Bocock (wk), Joe Walker/James Baker, Brett Randell, Zak Gibson.