CS vs WF, Super Smash 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
Central Districts (CS) and Wellington (WF) collide with each other in the ongoing edition of the Super Smash League. Match No. 17 is all set to be played on Monday, January 08th, 2024, at McLean Park in Napier at 6:30 AM IST. Both sides will meet again in Match No. 22 in the reverse fixture on Saturday, the 13th at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Ahead of the game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
The Districts have played five matches so far with just one victory and two defeats to their name. Their two fixtures ended with no result. With eight points and a net run rate of -0.542, they are placed in the fifth position in the table.
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Meanwhile, Wellington has made a good start to their campaign as they have played five games with three victories and just one loss. Their one encounter also ended with no result. With 14 points and an NRR of +2.436, they are placed in the second spot in the table.
CS vs WF, Team Form Guide
Central Districts: L-W-L-L-L
Wellington: L-W-W-W-L
CS vs WF, Match 17: Pitch Report
The stadium will host its first game of the current campaign. McLean Park offers a batting-friendly surface and is a high-scoring venue with shorter boundaries. The captain winning the toss would like to field first here.
CS vs WF, Match 17: Top Player Picks
Dane Cleaver (CS)
- Wicketkeeper batter Dane Cleaver is averaging 25 this season.
- The right-handed batter has scores of 11, 42, 47 and 0 to his name.
Doug Bracewell (CS)
- Doug Bracewell has amassed the most runs for the Districts so far in this campaign.
- The right-handed player has an average of 56.50 and a deadly strike-rate of 230.61 with one half-century under his belt.
Tim Robinson (WF)
- Tim Robinson is the leading run-getter of Super Smash 2023-24 so far.
- The right-handed opening batter has struck 210 runs at an average of 70.00 and a strike-rate of 200.00 with one half-century.
Peter Younghusband (WF)
- Peter Younghusband is the joint-highest wicket-taker of the ongoing campaign.
- The spinner has snared nine scalps in four innings at a solid average of 11.11.
CS vs WF, Match 17: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Dane Cleaver | 100 Runs in 4 Innings | 59.33 |
| Doug Bracewell | 113 Runs in 3 Innings | 70 |
| Tim Robinson | 210 Runs in 4 Innings | 81.5 |
| Peter Younghusband | 9 wickets in 4 Innings | 78.25 |
CS vs WF, Match 17: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If WF bowls first | Tim Robinson | Michael Bracewell |
| If WF bats first | Tim Robinson | Nick Kelly |
CS vs WF, Match 17: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Wellington side has been in good form and they are expected to continue it. So back Wellington players for your Fantasy-XI side to earn more points.
CS vs WF, Match 17: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Dane Cleaver
Batters: Tom Bruce, Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly
All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Michael Bracewell, Peter Younghusband, Nathan Smith
Bowlers: Bevan Small, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears
Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-captain: Michael Bracewell
CS: 5 Players, WF: 6 Players
CS vs WF, Match 17: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Bayley Wiggins
Batters: Will Young, Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas
All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Michael Bracewell, Logan van Beek
Bowlers: Blair Tickner, Ajaz Patel, Adam Milne
Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-captain: Doug Bracewell
CS: 6 Players, WF: 5 Players
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