Pitch Report:
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
This wicket should be neutral with batsmen getting some extra advantage. Pace bowlers also gets some movement in the initial overs. Generally scores in the range of 165-180 are seen here.
Canterburry Team Preview:
They were in very good form in the recent FORD trophy and had won 4 out of the 5 matches till now.
They have won their both matches of Super Smash. Matt Henry and D Mitchell are available for selection.
Probable11 of Canterburry:
Ken Mcclure, Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, C Mcconchie(off Break), D Mitchell, Cam Fletcher, Leo Carter, Todd Astle(Leg Spin), Sean Davey, W Williams, Ed Nuttall,
Recent Performances:
- C Fletcher: 35,
- C Bowes: 72, 39
- J Boyle: 4, 1,
- L Carter: 12,
- M Mcclure: 40, 15
- D Mitchell:
- T Astle: 23/1(4), 15/0
- C Mcconchie: 9+36/1(4),
- E Nuttall: 18/3(4), 9/1
- W Williams: 22/1(3), 9/1
- M Henry: 25/3(3.4),
- S Davey: 8/1
- F Sheat: 10/1
- H Shipley:
- B Coburn:
CS Team Preview:
They have won 3 and lost 2 matches till now. T Bruce is not available for selection in this match also but their team is strengthened by the arrival of Ross Taylor.
Probable11 of CS:
G Worker, B Wiggins, W Young, Ross Taylor, D Cleaver, J Clarkson, D Bracewell, K Noema Barnett, J Field, Ajaz Patel(LAO), B Tickner,
They can even drop B Wiggins and in that case W Young or D Cleaver will open the inning.
Expected Death Overs: D Bracewell and B Tickner/J Field
Main Batters: G Worker, Ross Taylor, W Young and J Clarkson
Main Bowlers: Ajaz Patel(LAO), B Tickner, J Field and D Bracewell
Recent Performances:
- G Worker(LAO): 27, 71, 79+12/1(1), 23+18/0(2), 106
- B Wiggins: 17, 1, 0, 16
- W Young: 50
- D Cleaver: 29, 27, 9, 17, 1
- T Bruce(RAO): 1+22/0(2), 2, 21,
- J Clarkson: 30, 25, 78+10/1(1.4), 0, 33+12/0(2)
- K Noema Barnett: 6+17/1(2), 12+37/3, 7+24/0, 4+9/0(1), 18/0
- D Bracewell: 2+40/1, 55+32/1, 17+19/0, 9+12/0, 6+41/2
- C Leopard: 7, 18, 6+4/2, 23, 1
- J Field: 32/2, 26/2, 37/2, 30/1
- Ajaz Patel(LAO): 32/0, 46/0, 27/1, 19/0, 34/3
- B Tickner: 30/2, 35/1, 23/2, 35/2, 34/1
- J Lennox: 17/2
