Preview:
Wellington Firebirds will take on Canterbury Kings in the 14th match of the New Zealand ODI Series on Friday. Wellington Firebirds had a good first half of the tournament where they won 3 of their 4 matches played and currently sit at the top spot in the standings with 13 points. They are returning to this format after a gap of one month and it will be interesting how they approach this match.
Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, have won only one game so far in this tournament. They too haven’t played the 50 over format in the last 30 days. They sit at the bottom of the standings with 6 points to their name.
Match Details:
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings, Match 14
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Date & Time: February 4th, 3:30 AM IST and 11:00 PM Local Time
Pitch Report:
The batters have found more success in the past playing on this surface. It’s a high-scoring venue and we can expect a run-fest in this game. Bowling first is a good option here.
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Probable Playing XIs for WFI vs CKI:
Wellington Firebirds
Finn Allen (wk), Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Jimmy Neesham, Michael Bracewell (c), Troy Johnson, Ollie Newton / Nathan Smith, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband
Canterbury Kings
Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Ken McClure, Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Ed Nuttall, Theo Van Woerkom, Will Williams / Will O’Rourke
Top Picks for WFI vs CKI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Devon Conway will be playing his first game of the tournament. He is an all-format player and has done exceedingly well in domestic cricket. He must be picked up for his experience and the current run of form.
Troy Johnson is 2nd on the list of most run-scorers in this tournament. In 4 matches, he has scored 253 runs at an average of 63.25 with the highest score of 88.
Tom Latham is a stylish elegant left-hand batter and this format of the game will suit him perfectly. He is all set to start his tournament campaign from this game.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WFI vs CKI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Devon Conway (c), Finn Allen, Tom Latham (vc), Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Troy Johnson, Cole McConchie, Rachin Ravindra, Ed Nuttall, Peter Younghusband, Will Williams
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WFI vs CKI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell (vc), Troy Johnson (c), Henry Shipley, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Ollie Newton, Will Williams
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Devon Conway, Troy Johnson
Vice-Captain Options: Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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