Probable XI –
Wellington Firebirds –
Finn Allen (wk), Luke Georgeson, Michael Bracewell (c), Troy Johnson, Nathan Smith, Jamie Gibson, Tim Robinson, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Hamish Bennett
Canterbury Kings –
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher, Mitchell Hay, Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Will Williams, Todd Astle, Ed Nuttall
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Finn Allen
2. Michael Bracewell(VC)
3. Chad Bowes
4. Luke Georgeson
5. Logan Van Beek
6. Cole McConchie(C)
7. Hamish Bennett
8. Ben Sears
9. Matt Henry
10. Ed Nuttall
11. Will Williams
– Cole McConchie looks safest captain choice considering his two down batting and full overs with the bowl.
– Michael Bracewell might be a good VC choice as he’s expected to bowl atleast 3-4 overs and bat at one down.
– Chad Bowes might be a decent punt considering his batting average of 26 & 24 at venue and H2H innings respectively.
– Ben Sears and Will Williams haven’t gone wicketless at venue and H2H matches which makes them good punts.
– Logan Van Beek will be another good VC choice considering his All-rounder role.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Finn Allen
2. Michael Bracewell(C)
3. Chad Bowes
4. Troy Johnson
5. Cole McConchie
6. Logan Van Beek(VC)
7. Hamish Bennett
8. Ben Sears
9. Nathan Smith
10. Ed Nuttall
11. Will Williams
– Going a bit heavy on Wellington Firebirds as they’re the favourites to win this match.
– Michael Bracewell and Logan Van Beek will be another good C/VC combo in SL considering their All-rounder roles.
– Troy Johnson might be a decent punt especially if any of the Wellington opener depart early.
– Dropped Matt Henry for Nathan Smith who’s expected to bat at 3-4 down and bowl in death overs too.
– Can take Matt Henry at the place of Ed Nuttall especially while bowling second.
– Hamish Bennett might be a good C/VC choice for 10-20-339 members league especially while bowling first.
Grand League Combination –
1. Finn Allen
2. Michael Bracewell
3. Leo Carter
4. Chad Bowes
5. Logan Van Beek
6. Cole McConchie
7. Henry Shipley
8. Hamish Bennett(C)
9. Ben Sears(VC)
10. Nathan Smith
11. Will Williams
– Hamish Bennett and Ben Sears looks open C/VC choices in GL considering their good numbers at venue and H2H innings especially while bowling first.
– Can take anyone from Leo Carter or Ken McClure as both have shown decent form in recent years.
– Henry Shipley might give decent fantasy points with the help of bat and ball.
– Nathan Smith will be another good C/VC choice especially while bowling in second innings.
– Must try Will Williams as C/VC in a couple of grand league combinations.
