In the 20th match of Ford Trophy 2021, Auckland and Central Districts are locking horns. So far, both teams are having a catastrophic tournament. Auckland won only one out of five matches they played in this tournament, and they are placed on the points table at the 5th spot.
On the other hand, the Central Districts have yet to open their winning account. They have as many as five matches that they have played and are placed on the points table at the bottom. Both teams are looking forward to winning this match and getting back on track with their momentum.
Weather
It will be a sunny day here in Auckland, with the temperature hovering around 24 degrees and the chance of rain are only 10%.
Pitch
The pitch at this venue has been slightly on the bowlers’ side. Batsmen can score high if they get set on this track. The average first inning score of this venue is 252.
Playing XIs:
Auckland
Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), Graeme Beghin, Cole Briggs, Louis Delport, Ryan Harrison, Ben Lister, Ross ter Braak, Sean Solia, Will Somerville, Will O’Donnell
Central Districts
Tom Bruce (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), Josh Clarkson, Joey Field, Jayden Lennox, Christian Leopard, George Worker, Ross Taylor, Blair Tickner, Ben Wheeler, Ajaz Patel
Auckland vs Central Districts Dream 11:
George Worker (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), Ben Horne (wk), Will O’Donnell, Robert O’Donnell, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Sean Solia, Will Somerville, Ross ter Braak, Jayden Lennox
According to our match prediction, Auckland is expected to win this match against Central Districts.