CTB vs CS Live Score, 18th Match, Plunket Shield Live Score, CTB vs CS Live Score Updates

Date:            19th March 2021

Time:            04:00 AM IST.

Venue:          Mainpower Oval, Rangiora.

Match Preview

Strike bowlers Matt Henry and Will Williams from Canterbury looked impressive and they picked up two wickets each in first innings. Then with a lead of 143 runs, Canterbury captain Tom Latham gave an explosive start to the 2nd innings and scored 102 runs in just 82 balls taking the team total to 209.

Otago was made to chase a massive total of 353 runs and they never looked on course during the chase. The entire batting line up failed miserably and were bowled out for 163. Matt Henry and Cole McConchie picked up 3 wickets each and from Otago Anaru Kitchen top  scored with 45 runs. Canterbury ended up getting an emphatic victory by 188 runs.

In the encounter between Central Stags and Wellington, Wellington puts Central Stags to bat first and bundled them out for 175. Michael Snedden picked up 3 for 37 and was the stand out bowler for Wellington.  In reply to that total, Wellington bowled out for 104. Seth Rance (4/47), Blair Tickner (3/10) , Raymond Toole (2/23) and Josh Clarkson (1/20) gave an important 1st innings 71 runs lead to Central Stags.

Central Stags batted well compared to their 1st innings. Ajaz Patel (52) and Ross Taylor (50) helped them to reach a score of 245 and they declared the innings, giving a stiff target of 317 runs to win to Wellington. Wellington were bowled out for 256, captain Michael Bracewell (56) and Jamie Gibson (56) tried their best to win the game but in the end lost the match by a margin of 60 runs.

CTB vs CS Squads

Canterbury

Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Cam Fletcher (WK), Cole McConchie (C), Leo Carter, Ken McClure, Sean Davey, Will Williams, Fraser Sheat, Ed Nuttall and Jackson Latham

Central Stags

George Worker, Greg Hay (C), Tom Bruce, Dean Cleaver (WK), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Blair Tickner, Ben Smith, Ray Toole, Brad Schmulian and Jayden Lennox

Weather Report & Pitch Condition

Cloudy conditions are expected on most of the days of the game and expect bowlers to make merry of the conditions. Batting first and putting runs will help the bowling team to restrict the opposition.

Hagley Oval Christchurch is expected assist the fast bowlers throughout the game. The pitch will offer movement off the surface initially. Wind speed and overcast conditions will test the batting skills.

CTB vs CS Top Picks

• Leo Carter is the man in form for Canterbury. He played crucial knock of 169 in their first innings and bailed the team out of tough situation. He has scored 393 runs at an average of 78.60, including one century and two half centuries
• Will Williams is currently the leading wicket taker in Plunket Shield. He has picked up 23 wickets so far at an average of 14.86 and it includes two 5-wicket hauls.
• Doug Bracewell has been the top all-rounder. He has played three matches and scored 152 runs apart from picking up 11 wickets as well.
• Ray Toole has played four matches so far picking up 14 wickets. He is a very good bowler and can make the difference in this game.
• Fraser Sheat is one of the top wicket-takers for his team accounting for 20 wickets in five matches thus far.

Suggested Playing XI for CTB vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Fantasy Suggestion #1: C Fletcher, L Carter, G Hay, T Bruce, C Bowes, D Bracewell, F Sheat, G Worker, R Toole, W Williams and B Tickner

Captain: D Bracewell, Vice-Captain: L Carter

Fantasy Suggestion #2: D Cleaver, L Carter, G Hay, T Bruce, C Bowes, D Bracewell, F Sheat, C McConchie, R Toole, W Williams and B Tickner

Captain: T Bruce, Vice-Captain: D Bracewell