CTB vs OTG Dream11 Match Preview: Even after losing both of their previous two matches, Canterbury is still placed second on the points table and are looking good to qualify for the knockout stages. On the other hand, things have become really tricky for Otago after their last match got abandoned due to rain. Otago, who are placed fourth on the list, will now be facing Canterbury in a must-win game. Canterbury will also be trying their best to finish at the top of the points table in order to directly qualify for the finals of the tournament.
Match Details
Ford Trophy 2019-20- Match 27
Canterbury vs Otago
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
February 5, Wednesday at 3:30 AM IST
Head to Head: In their last five meetings, Canterbury has won two matches while Otago has finished on the winning side three times.
Canterbury Team News
Injury Status: There is no news on the injury unavailability.
Possible Changes: Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham will be leaving for New Zealand ODIs and they will most likely be replaced by Stephen Murdoch and Ken McClure.
Playing Combination
Playing XI:
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Jack Boyle, Stephen Murdoch, Andrew Ellis (C), Todd Astle, Cam Fletcher (wk), Henry Shipley, Theo van Woerkom, Will Williams, Andrew Hazeldine.
Canterbury Squad
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Jack Boyle, Stephen Murdoch, Andrew Ellis (C), Todd Astle, Cam Fletcher (wk), Henry Shipley, Theo van Woerkom, Will Williams, Andrew Hazeldine, Ed Nuttall, Cole McConchie.
Otago Team News
Injury Status: There are no updates on the injury unavailability.
Team Combination
Playing XI:
Mitch Renwick (c & wk), Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Anaru Kitchen, Nathan G Smith, Dale Phillips, Tommy Clout, Matthew Bacon, Josh Finnie, Travis Muller.
Otago Squad
Neil Broom, Mitch Renwick(w/c), Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly, Josh Finnie, Nathan G Smith, Anaru Kitchen, Dale Phillips, Travis Muller, Matthew Bacon, Tommy Clout, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rippon
Canterbury Fantasy Picks
Players to Avoid
Otago Fantasy Picks
Players to Avoid
Canterbury is the favourites to end up on the winning side.
WK: Cam Fletcher
BT: Nick Kelly, Neil Broom, Jack Boyle, Chad Bowes
ALL: Andrew Ellis, Anaru Kitchen, Dean Foxcroft
BW: Nathan G Smith, Will Williams, Andrew Hazeldine
Captain choices: Jack Boyle, Andrew Ellis, Dean Foxcroft, Anaru Kitchen.
Fantasy Tip: The bowlers from both the two teams are not in a good form and therefore, you should pick more batters and all-rounders in your team.