WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for The Ford Trophy 2023-24, Match 20

WF vs ND will clash on each other in the 20th match of The Ford Trophy 2023-24 at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington on February 6. Wellington Firebirds are in the second-last place, having won just one game out of six. While Northern Districts are at the top spot, having won just four games out of six games.

Wellington Firebirds faced Auckland Aces in the last match, where Wellington Firebirds elected to bowl after winning the toss. Batting from Auckland Aces, Sean Solia played a blistering knock of 92 runs and was the highest scorer, which was followed by Jimmy Neesham, who scored 81 runs. The team scored 295 runs for the loss of three wickets. Troy Johnson scored 97 runs, the highest for the Wellington Firebirds. Nick Kelly was the second-highest run-scorer and made 73 runs. Auckland Aces couldn’t complete their chase and Wellington Firebirds lost the match by ten runs by DLS method.

Northern Districts also last locked horns with Auckland Aces, and Auckland Aces chose to bowl after winning the toss. Northern Districts scored 319 runs for the loss of six wickets. Brett Hampton played a crucial role with the bat for the team and scored 126 runs, which was followed by Joe Carter, who hit 106 runs. Batting from Auckland Aces, Cole Briggs hit 30 runs, followed by George Worker and Cam Fletcher played a knock of 29 runs each. The team fell short of runs and Northern Districts won the match by 104 runs.

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The track at Cello Basin Reserve is a batting pitch, meaning it is more favorable to the batters than it is to the bowlers. Pacers are expected to do well on this ground with some assistance offered from the pitch. Batters can look to play their shots after they are set. Teams prefer to chase first after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 244.

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