Probable XI –
Wellington Firebirds –
Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Jimmy Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Troy Johnson, Lauchie Johns, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Hamish Bennett, Michael Snedden
Central Stags –
George Worker, Dane Cleaver, Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, Kieran Noema Barnett, Josh Clarkson, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Lauchie Johns
2. Christian Leopard
3. Tom Bruce
4. Devon Conway
5. George Worker(VC)
6. Kieran Niema Barnett
7. Jimmy Neesham(C)
8. Rachin Ravindra
9. Blair Tickner
10. Michael Snedden
11. Hamish Bennett
– Jimmy Neesham looks safest captain pick as he has been a consistent performer from last couple of years in this league. He has also mustered 75 runs in the last two matches against the opponent.
– George Worker will be a good VC pick as he’s expected to open the innings for Central & bowl 2-3 overs too.
– Devon Conway has smashed 255 runs at an average of 51 with a strike rate of 145 in 5 H2H matches which makes him must pick
– Dropped Michael Bracewell as he hadn’t been at his best in H2H matches & might not get much opportunities to bat since Conway & Neesham are there.
– Kieran Noema Barnett might be a good punt as he’s expected to bat at middle order & bowl 2-3 overs too.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Dane Cleaver
2. Christian Leopard
3. Troy Johnson
4. Devon Conway(VC)
5. George Worker
6. Rachin Ravindra(C)
7. Jimmy Neesham
8. Kieran Noema Barnett
9. Michael Snedden
10. Hamish Bennett
11. Ajaz Patel
– Rachin Ravindra though failed in the last match but as he’s batting at one down & bowling 2-3 overs too so might become good captain pick.
– Devon Conway can be another good VC pick considering his phenomenal numbers against the opponent.
– Dane Cleaver has scored 109 runs at an average of 28 in 5 H2H matches so might give good points in this game.
– Ajaz Patel might be a good credit saver punt especially while bowling 2nd as he has taken wickets at an average 18 while doing so.
Grand League Combination –
1. Dane Cleaver
2. Christian Leopard
3. Troy Johnson
4. Devon Conway
5. Doug Bracewell
6. Rachin Ravindra
7. Jimmy Neesham(C)
8. Kieron Noema Barnett(VC)
9. Blair Tickner
10. Logan Van Beek
11. Michael Snedden
– Kieran Noema Barnett can be good VC pick in GL considering his good numbers in H2H matches with both bat and ball.
– Troy Johnson looked in good touch during the last match so might look to play good knock again in this match too.
– Logan Van Beek & Michael Snedden both bowled in death overs during the last match so might get 1-2 wkts easily.