WEL vs CD Dream11 Match Prediction: Wellington will be playing hosts to Central Districts for the sixth match of the super smash T20 tournament. In terms of the standings, Wellington Firebirds has won one game from one game but are third due to the NRR. Whereas, Central Districts occupy the second spot after one win under their belt.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, December 18 | Kick-Off- 8:40 AM (IST)
Wellington
Devon Conway and Michael Pollard will be expected to open the innings. M Bracewell should be coming in at number three, while Rachin Ravindra and James Neesham would be in charge of the middle order. Hamish Bennett, Logan van Beek would be leading the bowling attack. Former New Zealand spinner, Jeetan Patel will be featuring in his very final game for Wellington.
Squad- Michael Bracewell (c), Hamish Bennett, Fraser Colson, Devon Conway, Jamie Gibson, Jimmy Neesham, Ollie Newton, Malcolm Nofal, Jeetan Patel, Michael Pollard, Rachin Ravindra, Logan Van Beek
Central Districts
George Worker and Cleaver should be in charge of opening the innings for their side. Christian Leopard and the skipper Tom Bruce would continue at number three and four. Kieran Noema-Barnett and JA Clarkson are likely to be in charge of the late onslaught. Ben Wheeler, Seth Rance, Ajaz Patel and Noema-Barnett are the candidates to lead the bowling attack.
Squad- Tom Bruce (c), Jayden Lennox, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Christian Leopard, Willem Ludick, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, George Worker, Blair Tickner, Ryan Watson, Ben Wheeler, Ajaz Patel, Seth Rance.
WEL (Expected playing 11)- Hamish Bennett, Jamie Gibson, Ollie Newton, James Neesham, Logan van Beek, Rachin Ravindra, Jeetan Patel, Michael Bracewell, Malcolm Nofal, Devon Conway, Michael Pollard
CD (Expected playing 11)- Christian Leopard, Willem Ludick, Ryan Watson, Seth Rance, Ben Wheeler, Dane Cleaver, Kieran Noema-Barnett, George Worker, Tom Bruce, Ajaz Patel, Josh Clarkson.
James Neesham has scored 1531 runs in 88 T20 games with a strike rate of 137.80, while also bagging 106 wickets in the process.
George Worker has scored 2479 runs from 103 innings at strike rate of 124.32 while also having 40 wickets in the process.
Jeetan Patel has featured in 223 T20 games and has 232 wickets to his name.
Kieran Noema-Barnett has 1496 runs from 102 innings while having a strike rate 137.62 and 41 wickets as well.
Both sides are fresh with a win and have quality players on board. Having said that, Central Districts might be able to nick a win considering that they’ve beaten Wellington thrice from the last four meetings.
Team 1
Wicket-Keeper- Dane Cleaver
Batsmen- M Bracewell, M Pollard, T Bruce
All-Rounders- J Neesham (VC), K Noemma Barnett, G Worker (C), R Ravindra
Bowlers- A Patel, J Patel, S Rance
Team 2
Wicket-Keeper- Dane Cleaver
Batsmen- M Bracewell, M Pollard, T Bruce
All-Rounders- K Noemma Barnett (C), J Neesham, G Worker, R Ravindra
Bowlers- A Patel, J Patel (VC), S Rance
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