Ford Trophy 2021/22, Match No. 24, AA vs CTB Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and other updates.

Auckland Aces battle it out against the Canterbury Kings in the 24th match of the Ford Trophy 2021/22 on Friday. The AA vs CTB battle will be played at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland. Auckland Aces in their previous game played against the Central Stags in which they had to face a humiliating defeat by 113 runs. Will Young’s century helped Stags post a total of 296 on the board. In reply, Aces failed to get anywhere near the target with only Martin Guptill Showing some resistance with a fifty. Aces are currently sitting at the bottom of the table with just 8 points from 5 games.

Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, lost in their previous game against the Wellington Firebirds. Batting first, even after Chad Bowes’s knock of 99, Canterbury was able to post only 218 on the board. In reply, Wellington was able to reach the target with 3 wickets in hand riding on Finn Allen’s 68. Canterbury holds the fifth spot in the league standings with just 8 points in the tournament.

Match Details

Date: 18 Feb 2022

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

Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

Where to Watch: Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch at this venue looks to be a neutral one. Both the batters and the bowlers have to be at their best on this wicket. As the game progresses, it is expected to become slower and start assisting the spinners as well.

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Weather Report

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

AA vs CTB: Dream 11 Top Picks

Glenn Worker is the highest run-getter for the Auckland Aces. He has scored 286 runs in 5 innings at an average of 57.20 and a strike rate of 89.65. Glenn has two centuries to his name in this tournament so far.

Lockie Ferguson has played in 3 games so far for the Auckland Aces this season. The right-arm quick has picked up 7 wickets at an average of just 13.57 while giving away just 4.75 runs per over.

Leo Carter has been the top scorer for the Canterbury Kings so far with 173 runs in 4 innings at an average of 57.66. He has scored at a strike rate of 92.51 with his highest score being 63.

Henry Shipley has been the most productive player so far for the Otago Volts with his all-around skills. He has scored 147 runs at an average of 49 in 3 innings. In addition to this, he has also picked up 3 wickets with his bowling.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 for AA vs CTB

Wicketkeepers: Glenn Phillips, Ben Horne

Batsmen: Robert O’ Donnell, Glenn Worker, Leo Carter, Chad Bowes

All-rounders: Henry Shipley, Mark Chapman

Bowlers: Will Williams, Lockie Ferguson, Danu Ferns

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

Captain: Glenn Worker

Vice-captain: Henry Shipley

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 for AA vs CTB

Wicketkeepers: Glenn Phillips, Cam Fletcher

Batsmen: Glenn Worker, Chad Bowes, Ken McClure

All-rounders: Theo van Woerkom, Henry Shipley, Sean Solia

Bowlers: Edward Nuttal, William Somerville, Lockie Ferguson

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

Captain: Glenn Phillips

Vice-captain: Theo van Woerkom

Probable XI for AA vs CTB

Auckland Aces: Glenn Worker, Martin Guptill, William Somerville, Ben Horne, Mark Chapman, Robert O’ Donnell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Sean Solia, Danu Ferns, Adithya Ashok

Canterbury Kings: Cole McConchie, Chad Bowes, Edward Nuttal, Theo van Woerkom, Leo Carter, Ken McClure, Will Williams, Henry Shipley, Cam Fletcher, Todd Astle, William O’ Rourke

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Who Will Win – Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, Auckland Aces are expected to win this game. However, both teams have been struggling in the tournament so far. They are at the bottom two spots on the league table. Therefore it will be a tough matchup.

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.