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CD vs WEL Dream11 Team Prediction of Super Smash: Preview

By Omkar91

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds match. We are covering CD vs WEL Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Super Smash 2018-19 match. The match is to be played at the Pukekura Park, New Plymouth.

Central Stags began the Super Smash 2018-19 with an away win but fell short in their home game. Playing against Auckland Aces, the Stags folded up in 107 runs while batting first. Eight of their batsmen went back to the pavilion for a single digit score. Will Young, George Worker and Noema-Barnett got into the 20s. Ben Wheeler and Doug Bracewell made a match of it but the total was too less.

Wellington Firebirds are yet to taste victory. After three matches, they have two losses and one washed out the game. They now face Stags at their home ground. Firebirds fell agonizingly short against Otago. James Neesham’s four-wicket haul meant Wellington had to chase 168. After a 100-run opening partnership between Conway and Bracewell, they fell away in a collapse. In the last over, they needed 11 runs to win but they could manage only nine.

These two teams now square off against each other. Stags will be seeking to make the most of their home advantage while Wellington will be wanting to script their first win.

When and Where:

CD vs WEL, 8th Match, Super Smash T20, League 2018-19
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
31st December, 8:30 AM

Venue Details:

Average 1st innings score: 134
Average 2nd innings score: 133

Pukekera Park will be the home ground for Central Stags. Auckland played here with two spinners and both had success, their pace bowlers were successful too. The history suggests that run-making is difficult here.

Squads:

CD:
Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (w), Willem Ludick, Felix Murray, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner, Ben Wheeler, George Worker, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft.

WEL:
Jeetan Patel, Hamish Bennett (c), Luke Woodcock, Michael Bracewell, Malcolm Nofal, Devon Conway, Adam Hose, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Pollard, Ollie Newton, B Sears, Troy Johnson, Logan Van Beek.

Team News:

Central Stags:

They have declared their 12-man squad for the home game. There is one change from the last match.

Doug Bracewell has been called up for the New Zealand international team for ODIs. He has been replaced by Dean Foxcroft, who was impressive in the recent Ford Trophy. The off-spinner/batsman will make his T20 debut.

The Stags open with George Worker and the keeper Dane Cleaver. Young, Tom Bruce and J Clarkson occupy the middle order.

Dean Foxcroft and Kieran Noema-Barnett will be the all-rounders. Felix Murray will be the other spinner alongside Foxcroft.

Ben Wheeler, Seth Rance and Blair Tickner make up the pace bowling attack.

Willem Ludick will be the 12^th man.

Wellington Firebirds:

They have also announced the 13-man squad for the match. Peter Younghusband has been dropped while James Neesham not available for selection. they have added B Sears, Troy Johnson and Logan Van Beek in the squad.

M Bracewell and Devon Conway will open the innings. Adam Hose will bat at number three. Blundell (wk) and M Pollard complete the middle order.

Jeetan Patel will be the lead spinner.

Troy Johnson, the off-spinner, could get a look at this track.

Hamish Bennett and Ollie Newton will be the pair of pace.

Probable Playing XI:

CD:
George Worker, Dane Cleaver (wk), Will Young, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Dean Foxcroft, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Ben Wheeler, Seth Rance, Felix Murray, Blair Tickner.

WEL:
Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Adam Hose, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Pollard, M Nofal/Troy Johnson, Luke Woodcock, L Van Beek, Ollie Newton, Jeetan Patel, Hamish Bennett (c).