2nd Semi-Final of the IMC Over-40s Cricket World Cup, 2024 will be played between Australia Over-40s and New Zealand Over-40s (NZ-40 vs AUS-40) at the Main Oval, Rondebosch Boys High School on 27th February at 01:45 PM IST.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 (New Zealand Over-40s vs Australia Over-40s), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: New Zealand Over-40s vs Australia Over-40s, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 27th February, 2024
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Main Oval, Rondebosch Boys High School
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 (New Zealand Over-40s vs Australia Over-40s), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Australia Over-40s have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while New Zealand Over-40s have played 5 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
IMC Over-40s Cricket World Cup, 2024 Points Table
The points table of IMC Over-40s Cricket World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-40 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +1.716 |
| NZ-40 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +2.250 |
| SA-40 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.586 |
| AUS-40 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.521 |
| USA-40 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.260 |
| IND-40 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.031 |
| SRI-40 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.119 |
| ZIM-40 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.376 |
| CAN-40 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.880 |
| UAE-40 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.611 |
| NAM-40 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -1.896 |
| WAL-40 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2.321 |
In the last match played by Australia Over-40s against Zimbabwe Over-40s, Australia Over-40s beat Zimbabwe Over-40s by 41 runs. The top fantasy player for Australia Over-40s was Scott Jarvis who scored 138 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against UAE Over-40s, New Zealand Over-40s beat UAE Over-40s by 102 runs. The top fantasy player for New Zealand Over-40s was Greg Johnson who scored 131 fantasy points.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40, Main Oval, Rondebosch Boys High School Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Main Oval, Rondebosch Boys High School is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 4 matches is 170 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeep Singh | 4 | 339 | 113 | 1 | 39 | 89, 0, 0, 113, 137 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Cos Beadle | 4 | 234 | 78 | 0 | - | 8, 64, 74, 88 | - |
| Greg Johnson | 3 | 214 | 107 | 0 | - | 109, 5, 100 | - |
- Hardeep Singh
Hardeep Singh can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, Hardeep Singh has scored 339 runs averaging 113 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Jarvis | 3 | 8 | - | 9 | 12.2 | 8, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 2, 3 |
| Nick Smith | 4 | 4 | - | 6 | 18.5 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 2, 2 |
| Tim Macdonald | 1 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 26 | 23, 0 | 0, 1 |
- Nick Smith
Nick Smith is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. Nick Smith bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 1, 1, 0, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 18.5.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rapson | 3 | 101 | 50.5 | 5 | 12.4 | 18, 0, 0, 6, 77 | 0, 3, 2, 0, 0 |
| Ryan Snape | 3 | 50 | 50 | 4 | 19.5 | 22, 0, 0, 28, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| Richie Wyld | 3 | 23 | 11.5 | 4 | 25.3 | 23, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
- Ben Rapson
Ben Rapson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Ben Rapson is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 18, 0, 0, 6 and 77 runs averaging 50.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Ryan Snape
Ryan Snape is an all-rounder with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Ryan Snape bowls leg-spin and in the recently played matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 19.5. This player is also a handy batter and in recent matches, he has scored 50 runs, averaging at 50 runs per match.
- Richie Wyld
Richie Wyld is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Richie Wyld is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 25.3.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Jarvis | 3 | 8 | - | 9 | 12.2 | 8, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 2, 3 |
| Greg Johnson | 3 | 214 | 107 | 0 | - | 109, 5, 100 | - |
| Ben Rapson | 3 | 101 | 50.5 | 5 | 12.4 | 18, 0, 0, 6, 77 | 0, 3, 2, 0, 0 |
| Hardeep Singh | 4 | 339 | 113 | 1 | 39 | 89, 0, 0, 113, 137 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ryan Snape | 3 | 50 | 50 | 4 | 19.5 | 22, 0, 0, 28, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| Steven Baker | 2 | 48 | 24 | 0 | - | 44, 4 | - |
The top point-getters for Australia Over-40s are Scott Jarvis with 138 match fantasy points, Ryan Snape with 99 match fantasy points and Steven Baker with 65 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for New Zealand Over-40s are Greg Johnson with 131 match fantasy points, Ben Rapson with 124 match fantasy points and Hardeep Singh with 111 match fantasy points.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeep Singh | 4 | 339 | 113 | 1 | 39 | 89, 0, 0, 113, 137 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Scott Jarvis | 3 | 8 | - | 9 | 12.2 | 8, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 2, 3 |
| Ben Rapson | 3 | 101 | 50.5 | 5 | 12.4 | 18, 0, 0, 6, 77 | 0, 3, 2, 0, 0 |
| Cos Beadle | 4 | 234 | 78 | 0 | - | 8, 64, 74, 88 | - |
| Greg Johnson | 3 | 214 | 107 | 0 | - | 109, 5, 100 | - |
- Hardeep Singh
Hardeep Singh is a batter with an average of 116 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Hardeep Singh has scored 339 runs at an average of 113 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wicket.
- Ben Rapson
Ben Rapson is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Ben Rapson is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 18, 0, 0, 6 and 77 runs at an average of 50.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 Squad Information
Australia Over-40s (AUS-40) Squad: Justin Poole, Andrew Downton, Steven Baker, Cos Beadle, Danny Batra, Grant Milbanke, Greg Hunt, Jamie Panelli, Jeff Hemming, Luke Jackson, Peter Atkinson, Richie Wyld, Ryan Armstrong, Ryan Snape, Scott Jarvis, Tim Macdonald and Tony Wilson
New Zealand Over-40s (NZ-40) Squad: James Marshall, Peter Connell, Nick Horsley, Beau Dench, Adam Hastilow, Greg Johnson, Juan Le Maitre, Scott Marra, Farhan Mirza, Simon Murphy, Leighton Parsons, Ben Rapson, Hardeep Singh, Nick Smith, Paddy Sullivan and Jerem Wylie
NZ-40 vs AUS-40 Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Steven Baker
Batters: Hardeep Singh, Cos Beadle, Greg Johnson and Justin Poole
All-Rounders: Ben Rapson, Ryan Snape and Jerem Wylie
Bowlers: Scott Jarvis, Jamie Panelli and Richie Wyld
Captain: Justin Poole
Vice-Captain: Steven Baker
Photo credit: Alamy
