Canterbury will be up against the Auckland Aces in the 32nd match of the The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin on 2nd March 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.
CTB vs AA (Canterbury vs Auckland Aces), Final - Match Information
Match: Canterbury vs Auckland Aces, Final
Date: 2nd March 2025
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
CTB vs AA, University of Otago Oval, Dunedin Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 260 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.
Weather Report for University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
Temperature will hover around 20.93 °C with 64% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.32 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
CTB vs AA, Head to Head
In the 83 matches played between these 2 teams, Auckland Aces Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Canterbury.
CTB vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Fletcher | 5 | 235 | 58.8 | 0 | - | 3, 31, 66, 55, 80 | - |
| Rhys Mariu | 5 | 195 | 39 | 0 | - | 87, 4, 19, 44, 41 | - |
| Henry Nicholls | 5 | 40 | 8 | 0 | - | 8, 6, 8, 18, 0 | - |
- Cameron Dean Fletcher
Cam Fletcher is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Cam Fletcher has scored 3, 31, 66, 55, 80 runs averaging 58.8 per match.
- Rhys Andrew Mariu
Rhys Mariu is a Batter and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 195 runs at an average of 39 per match.
- Henry Michael Nicholls
Henry Nicholls is a Batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Henry Nicholls is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 8, 6, 8, 18, 0 runs averaging 8 per match.
CTB vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Shipley | 3 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 17.7 | 0, 12, 0, 3, 0 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Adithya Ashok | 4 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 25.6 | 23, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 2 |
| Danru Ferns | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 40.3 | 6, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
- Henry Burton Shipley
Henry Shipley can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Henry Shipley bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 17.7. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3, 0, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Henry Shipley has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 4, 0 wickets.
- Adithya Ashok
Adithya Ashok is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Adithya Ashok is a leg break googly Bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 25.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Daniel Kruger Ferns
Danru Ferns is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Danru Ferns has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 40.3. Danru Ferns has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 4, 0, 3 wickets.
CTB vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Neesham | 3 | 186 | 62 | 4 | 23 | 128, 0, 7, 0, 51 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
| Michael Rippon | 3 | 94 | 94 | 2 | 42.5 | 28, 0, 51, 15, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Cole McConchie | 4 | 255 | 85 | 0 | - | 10, 67, 130, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is an All Rounder and has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. James Neesham is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 186 runs at an average of 62 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 23 wickets per match. James Neesham has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Michael James Grattan Rippon
Michael Rippon is an All Rounder and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Michael Rippon is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 94 runs at an average of 94 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling left-arm wrist spin and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 42.5 per match. Michael Rippon has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Cole Edward McConchie
Cole McConchie is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Cole McConchie is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 255 runs at an average of 85 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Cole McConchie has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
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CTB vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Neesham | 3 | 186 | 62 | 4 | 23 | 128, 0, 7, 0, 51 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
| Henry Shipley | 3 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 17.7 | 0, 12, 0, 3, 0 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Adithya Ashok | 4 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 25.6 | 23, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 2 |
| Michael Rippon | 3 | 94 | 94 | 2 | 42.5 | 28, 0, 51, 15, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Cole McConchie | 4 | 255 | 85 | 0 | - | 10, 67, 130, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. James Neesham is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 186 runs averaging 62 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 23 wickets per match. James Neesham has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 3, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Henry Burton Shipley
Henry Shipley is a Bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Henry Shipley is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 17.7. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3, 0, 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Henry Shipley has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 4, 0 wickets.
- Adithya Ashok
Adithya Ashok is a Bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg break googly Bowler and in the last 4 matches Adithya Ashok has taken 0, 3, 1, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 25.6. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Michael James Grattan Rippon
Michael Rippon can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Michael Rippon is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 28, 0, 51, 15, 0 runs at an average of 94 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling left-arm wrist spin and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 42.5 per match. Michael Rippon has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Cole Edward McConchie
Cole McConchie is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Cole McConchie is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches he has scored 10, 67, 130, 48, 0 runs at an average of 85 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Cole McConchie has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
CTB vs AA Squad Information
Auckland Aces (AA) Squad: Martin Guptill, James Neesham, Cam Fletcher, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Finn Allen, Sean Solia, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, William O'Donnell, Adithya Ashok, Jock McKenzie, Quinn Sunde, Simon Keene, Matthew Gibson, Michael Sclanders, Jordan Sussex, Harjot Johal, Bevan John Jacobs, Nikith Perera, Lachlan Stackpole and Angus Olliver
Canterbury (CTB) Squad: Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie, Chad Bowes, Ed Nuttall, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Sean Davey, Ken McClure, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Rae, Henry Shipley, Fraser Sheat, Jesse Frew, Rhys Mariu, Angus McKenzie, Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Matthew Boyle, Cameron Paul, Matt Rowe and Scott Janett
CTB vs AA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Cam Fletcher
Batters: Henry Nicholls and William O'Donnell
All-Rounders: James Neesham, Michael Rippon and Jock McKenzie
Bowlers: Henry Shipley, Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns, Zakary Foulkes and Michael Rae
Captain: Henry Shipley
Vice-Captain: Adithya Ashok
CTB vs AA (Canterbury vs Auckland Aces), Final Preview
Canterbury have played 8 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Auckland Aces have played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Auckland Aces beat Canterbury by 7 wickets (DLS method). Zakary Foulkes scored the highest fantasy points for Canterbury with 59 match fantasy points while Simon Keene topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Auckland Aces with 151 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Northern Districts vs Canterbury Last Match Scorecard) played by Canterbury against Northern Districts, Canterbury beat Northern Districts by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Canterbury was Rhys Mariu who scored 110 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Central Stags, Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 91 runs. The top fantasy player for Auckland Aces was James Neesham who scored 253 fantasy points.