Probable XI –
Central Stags –
Bayley Wiggins, Greg Hay, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Christian Leopard, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner
Canterbury Kings –
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Mitch Hay, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk ), Leo Carter, Henry Shipley, Todd Astle, Blake Coburn, Ed Nuttall, Will Williams
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Dane Cleaver
2. Cam Fletcher
3. Ken McClure
4. Chad Bowes
5. Doug Bracewell(C)
6. Todd Astle
7. Cole McConchie(VC)
8. Tom Bruce
9. Seth Rance
10. Ed Nuttall
11. Blair Tickner
– Doug Bracewell looks safest captain choice considering his consistency with All-rounder role.
– Cole McConchie might be a good VC choice as he’s expected to bat at two down and bowl atleast 2-3 overs too.
– Cam Fletcher has averaged above 60 in 12 H2H innings which makes him a good pick.
– Ken McClure can be picked if Canterbury gets to bat first and Leo Carter should be preferred while chasing.
– Taking punt on Blair Tickner who hasn’t went wicketless at venue and H2H matches.
– Greg Hay or Josh Clarkson can be picked at the place of Dane Cleaver as he might not go big in three consecutive innings.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Cam Fletcher
2. Chad Bowes
3. Greg Hay
4. Tom Bruce
5. Doug Bracewell(VC)
6. Cole McConchie
7. Josh Clarkson
8. Seth Rance(C)
9. Ed Nuttall
10. Blair Tickner
11. Blake Coburn
– Seth Rance might be another good captain choice especially while bowling in first innings.
– Can go with Tom Bruce as VC who’s due to play a top knock from last two innings.
– Dropped Dane Cleaver as he might not go big in three consecutive innings.
– Josh Clarkson might be a decent punt if a couple of top order batters depart early.
– Taking punt on Blake Coburn who’s expected to bowl in death overs for Canterbury.
– Must try Blair Tickner as C/VC in 10-20-339 members league especially while bowling in first innings.
Grand League Combination –
1. Cam Fletcher
2. Leo Carter
3. Ken McClure
4. Tom Bruce
5. Doug Bracewell
6. Cole McConchie
7. Josh Clarkson/Bayley Wiggins
8. Seth Rance
9. Blair Tickner(C)
10. Will Williams
11. Blake Coburn(VC)
– Tickner and Blake Coburn looks open C/VC choices considering their good numbers at venue and H2H matches.
– Leo Carter will be a crucial pick if a couple of top order batters depart early.
– Ken McClure might be another good GL pick especially while batting first.
– Can take Bayley Wiggins at the place of Josh Clarkson who might score decent runs by opening up the innings.
– Will Williams can give atleast decent 25-30 considering his full overs with the bowl.
– Must try Ajaz Patel and Cam Fletcher as C/VC in a couple of GL combinations.
