OTG vs WEL Dream 11 Prediction: Preview| Ford Trophy Final
Hello and Welcome to our preview for Otago vs Wellington Ford Trophy Final. We are covering OTG vs WEL Dream 11 Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Final. The match is to be played at University Oval, Dunedin.
After completing 31 matches, we are all set to enjoy the final of the Ford Trophy – New Zealand’s 50-over domestic competition. We will have a new champion this year as Auckland was knocked out in the Preliminary final, and it will be one between Otago and Wellington.
Otago ended at number one in the league stage with seven wins under their belt in ten matches. The top position catapulted them into the final and also earned the advantage of hosting it. Otago won their last two group matches and will be heading with confidence in this match. A lot will depend on the shoulders of Captain Jacob Duffy and batsman Neil Broom.
Wellington qualified for the final by beating Auckland. Ollie Newton bowled an extraordinary spell and reduced Auckland to 58/5. The batting side recovered and reached 236 runs. Wellington was jolted early and lost two quick wickets. James Neesham scored a fantastic 120 to take the team into the final single-handedly.
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OTG vs WEL, FINAL, The Ford Trophy 2018
University Oval, Dunedin
December 1st, Saturday, 03:30 IST
Average 1st innings score: 253
Average 2nd innings score:199
The venue will act as the home ground of Otago. Otago has all three matches played at this ground so far in the Ford Trophy.
OTG:
Neil Broom, Christi Viljoen, Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon, Jacob Duffy, Shawn Hicks, Josh Finnie, Brad Wilson, Warren Barnes, Nathan Smith, Matthew Bacon, Mitch Renwick, Ben Lockrose.
WEL:
Hamish Bennett (c), James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Malcolm Nofal, Devon Conway, Ian McPeake, Michael Pollard, Ollie Newton, Ben Sears, Peter Younghusband, Lauchie Johns, Jakob Bhula, Andrew Fletcher.
Otago:
Otago has released their 13-man squad for the match. They will miss Hamish Rutherford since he is with the NZ A team.
Matt Bacon was rested in the last game and Warren Barnes played in his place. Bacon is likely to be drafted back in the side.
Ben Lockrose and Warren Barnes are the probable reserves.
Wilson and Renwick will open the innings. Broom, Hicks and Finnie will solidify the middle order. Anaru Kitchen, Nathan Smith, Viljoen and Rippon will be the all-rounders.
Captain Jacob Duffy will handle the new ball alongside Bacon.
Wellington:
Wellington has declared the 13-man squad for this match and it is unchanged. After a win in the last match, they are likely to continue with the same combination.
Andrew Fletcher is the leading run-scorer of the tournament. He will open the inning with Jacob Bhula. Conway and Bracewell complete the batting middle-order.
Wellington possesses incredible all-rounders in James Neesham and Malcolm Nofal. Johns will be the keeper.
Bennett, Newton and McPeake will be the strike bowlers. Younghusband will be the leg-spinner of the team.
OTG:
Brad Wilson, Mitch Renwick (wk), Neil Broom, Nathan G Smith, Shawn Hicks, Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon, Josh Finnie, Christi Viljoen, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon/W Barnes
WEL:
Andrew Fletcher, Jakob Bhula, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Malcolm Nofal, Peter Younghusband, Lauchie Johns (wk), Ian McPeake, Hamish Bennett, Ollie Newton
Suggestions:
Captain and Vc choices: A Fletcher, J Neesham, N Broom, Nathan Smith, H Bennett, M Rippon, J Duffy.
Otago:
Mitch Renwick
Neil Broom
Nathan G Smith
Anaru Kitchen
Michael Rippon
Christi Viljoen
Jacob Duffy
Wellington:
Andrew Fletcher
Devon Conway
James Neesham
Malcolm Nofal
Peter Younghusband
Hamish Bennett
Ollie Newton
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