Hobart vs. Northern Districts: CLT20 Date, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview
Northern Districts could significantly strengthen their chances of progressing to the next round of the Champions League Twenty20 if they beat Hobart Hurricanes on Tuesday.
Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Dates: Tuesday, September 23
Start time: 3:30 p.m. BST (8 p.m. local time)
TV and live stream: STAR Cricket (India), Ten Sports/PTV Sports (Pakistan), SuperSport (South Africa), Eurosport (UK/Europe), Sky TV (New Zealand), Network Ten/Fox (Australia), CSN/Star Cricket (Sri Lanka), Star Cricket (Bangladesh), ESPN (USA and Caribbean), Willow Cricket (USA)
Weather: There is good news on the weather front as AccuWeather.com forecasts a clear day with no chance of rain or thunderstorms to intervene with play.
Overview
Northern Districts are on a roll and will be looking to get one foot in the next round by beating Hobart on Tuesday. The New Zealand team remains unbeaten so far, including their run in the qualifier stage. This match will only be their second from the main draw, but it will give them a solid chance of progressing to the next round.
Hobart have won just one out of their two games, with their most recent win coming thanks to their opposition losing their nerve. They are by no means out of the contest and they have everything to play for when the two teams meet.
Kane Williamson has been in outstanding form for the Northern Districts, while Trent Boult and Tim Southee have been excellent with the ball. For Hobart, Aiden Blizzard has been a saviour with the bat, while Ben Laughlin has made a solid contribution in the bowling department.
On paper, Northern Districts should be favourites to win the clash. Their consistent wins, as well as a number of players in good form all sets them up for beating Hobart.
However, as this tournament has shown, things can change in an instant and often do when the pressure starts to build.
Key players
Northern Districts
While Northern Districts have centred their batting around Kane Williamson, others have also contributed. B.J. Watling scored a half-century during the qualifiers and a nifty 32 in their opening group game against the Cape Cobras. His middle-order prowess will be tested should any of the big name top-order players fumble.
Hobart Hurricanes
Ben Dunk's contribution during Hobart's previous outing helped to set up a big win. He notched up 54 off 35 balls at the top of the order and will need to repeat that feat against Northern Districts. With Southee and Boult on the prowl, Dunk will have to prove he's not just a one-hit wonder.
Squads
Hobart
Tim Paine (captain and wicketkeeper), Jonathan Wells, Evan Gulbis, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus, Dominic Michael, Sam Rainbird, Travis Birt, Doug Bollinger, Aiden Blizzard, Cameron Boyce, Joe Mennie, Ben Laughlin, Ben Dunk, Shoaib Malik.
Northern Districts
Ish Sodhi, Jono Boult, Brad Wilson, Kane Williamson, Daniel Flynn (captain), B.J. Watling, Graeme Aldridge, Anton Devcich, Tim Southee, Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Daniel Harris, Scott Styris, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner.
All quotes and information obtained firsthand or via ESPN Cricinfo, unless otherwise stated.
