Ford Trophy 2021/22, Match No. 23, CS vs WF Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and other updates.

Ford Trophy 2021/22, Match No. 23, CS vs WF Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and other updates.

Central Stags will be up against Wellington Firebirds in the 23rd match of the Ford Trophy 2021/22 on Friday. The CS vs WF battle will be played at the Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. Wellington Firebirds in their previous completed game played against Canterbury in which they got a tough fought win. Chasing a target of 219, the Wellington Firebirds were struggling at 6-140, but a partnership between Nathan Smith and Logan Beek finished the game for them. They are currently placed at the 2nd spot on the table with 23 points from 8 games. 

Central Stags, on the other hand, handed a humiliating defeat to the Otago Volts in their previous game by 200 runs. Chasing a target of 315, the Otago batter were back in the hut with just 114 runs on the board. Bayley Wiggins scored a magnificent 80 off just 64 balls for the Stags. They are currently holding the top spot on the league table with 23 points from 7 games.

Ford Trophy 2021/22, Match No. 23, CS vs WF Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and other updates.

Match Details

Date: 18 Feb 2022

Time: 3:30 AM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time

Venue: Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Where to Watch: Fancode

Pitch Report

The wicket here at Pukekura Park will tend to assist the batters more and there will be slight help for the bowlers as well. It will be interesting how the wicket behaves in this match as not much cricket has happened here lately.

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Weather Report

The conditions will be clear and pleasant during the CS vs WF contest. The average temperature will be lingering around 25 degrees Celcius. There will be no interruptions by rain although some cloud cover will remain.

CS vs WF: Dream 11 Top Picks

Joe Carter is the highest run-getter for the Northern Districts. He has scored 197 runs in 4 innings at an average of 65.66 and a strike rate of 100.

Mitchell Santner has played in 3 games so far for the Northern Districts this season. The left-hander has scored 79 runs at an average of 39.5. Along with this he has also taken 4 wickets at an average of 28.

Matthew Bacon has picked up 12 wickets at an average of 21.83, which is the most for Otago Volts in this tournament this season. He is a clever bowler and a good pick for your fantasy teams.

Michael Rippon is the MVP so far for the Otago Volts with his all-around skills. He has scored 118 runs at an average of 59 in 2 innings. In addition to this, he has also picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 4.55

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 for CS vs WF

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 for CS vs WF

Wicketkeepers: Fin Allen, Bayley Wiggins

Batsmen: Ben Smith, Luke Georgeson, Troy Johnson

All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Michael Bracewell, Logan van Beek

Bowlers: Seth Rance, Ollie Newton, Nathan Smith

CS vs WF: Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain choice for today’s match.

Captain: Troy Johnson

Vice-captain: Logan van Beek

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 for CS vs WF

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 for CS vs WF

Wicketkeepers: Fin Allen, Bayley Wiggins

Batsmen: Ross Taylor, Luke Georgeson, Troy Johnson

All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, James Neesham, Logan van Beek

Bowlers: Adam Milne, Seth Rance, Ollie Newton

CS vs WF: Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain choice for today’s match.

Captain: Doug Bracewell

Vice-captain: Ross Taylor

Probable XI for CS vs WF

Central Stags: Bayley Wiggins, Ross Taylor, Doug Bracewell, Adam Milne, Seth Rance, Ben Smith, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Jayden Lennox, Mason Hughes

Wellington Firebirds: Fin Allen, Troy Johnson, James Neesham, Logan van Beek, Michael Bracewell, Ollie Newton, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Jakob Bhula, Luke Georgeson, Jamie Gibson

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Who Will Win – Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, the Central Stags are expected to win this game. Wellington Firebirds will be missing the services of Devin Conway and Tom Blundell who were an integral part of the team.

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.