Ford Trophy 2022/23 will get underway from Tuesday as Wellington Firebirds will take on Canterbury Kings in the opening game of the tournament and it will be played in a 50-over format. Troy Johnson leads firebirds whereas Cole McConchie will be leading Canterbury. Both sides are excited to kick off their campaign with a win.
Match Details:
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings, Match 1
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Date & Time: November 22nd, at 3:30 AM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time
What is the pitch report for WF vs CTB, Ford Trophy 2022/23, Match 1?
The wicket will slow down as the game progresses. Considering the previous records the team batting first has found more success on this venue. The par score is between 250-260 and whoever wins the toss should bat first.
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Recent form:
| Team | Last 5 Matches Performances | ||||
| Wellington Firebirds | Lost | Lost | No Result | No Result | No Result |
| Canterbury Kings | Lost | Lost | No Result | No Result | No Result |
WF vs CTB, Ford Trophy 2022/23, Match 1 Probable Winners:
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for WF vs CTB, Ford Trophy 2022/23, Match 1?
Wellington Firebirds
Luke Georgeson, Troy Johnson (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Iain Mcpeake, Logan van Beek, Ollie Newton, Tim Robinson, Michael Snedden, Peter Younghusband
Canterbury Kings
Chad Bowes, Leo Carter, Tom Latham (wk), Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie (c), Henry Shipley, Theo van Woerkom, Sean Davey, Matt Henry, Angus McKenzie, Ed Nuttall
Injury Updates:
All the players in the squad are completely fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for WF vs CTB, Ford Trophy 2022/23, Match 1?
Top Pick – Batter
Troy Johnson is hopeful of recreating last season’s heroics where he collected 281 runs in 7 matches at an average of 40.14 with the highest score of 88.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Rachin Ravindra has represented in New Zealand Test and T20I and he needs to perform well in this tournament to don colors in the ODIs. In 2 matches last season, he scored 80 runs and picked up a wicket.
Top Pick – Bowler
It’s a preparatory game for Matt Henry ahead of the 3 matches ODIs series against India. He will trouble the batters with his genuine swing bowling. He has managed to pick up 4 wickets in his last 3 outings for Canterbury.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Tom Latham’s International experience will boost Canterbury Kings for sure. Due to National commitments, he featured in the only one game last season. He averages 34.8 in the ODIs.
X-Factor:
Henry Nicholls rotates the strike well and carries the team’s responsibilities on his shoulders every time. In his 58 ODIs, he has scored 1590 runs at an average of 35.33.
What are the fantasy suggested teams for WF vs CTB, Ford Trophy 2022/23, Match 1?
1. Tom Latham, Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Troy Johnson, Logan van Beek (vc), Cole McConchie (c), Rachin Ravindra, Luke Georgeson, Matt Henry, Ollie Newton, Ed Nuttall
2. Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Chad Bowes, Leo Carter (c), Troy Johnson (vc), Cole McConchie, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Matt Henry, Theo van Woerkom, Ollie Newton
Pre-Match Analysis:
Wellington Firebirds has potential players in their arsenal with the likes of Troy Johnson, Tom Blundell, and Logan van Beek. Playing on their home turf will maximize their chances of winning this match. They finished 2nd in the standings last year and still couldn’t make it to the finals.
On the other hand, Canterbury Kings had a disappointing tournament last year as they finished at the bottom of the standings with 12 points. They managed to win only one of their 6 matches played whereas the other 4 were washed out. They are a star-studded unit with big names such as Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie, and Matt Henry.
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