Match Details:
The 9th match of the Super Smash 2010-21 will be played between the Auckland Aces and Canterbury Kings at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.
This match is scheduled to start at 07:30 AM IST (02:00 AM GMT) (03:00 PM Local Time) and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
The Super Smash 2020-21 action comes to Auckland for the first time this season and this might be the change of fortunes for the home team Auckland Aces. The Aces have lost all three of their games this season and are placed fifth on the table. They are still searching for their first win of the season and there will not be a better opportunity than playing at home against a team who has played just one game so far.
Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, won their first and only game comprehensively by 61 runs against the Otago Volts. Their top-order looked solid and their bowlers were in great form. It wouldn’t be easy for the Auckland Aces to overhaul a strong looking Canterbury side. Home advantage might come in handy for them. It should be a cracking game between the two sides.
AA vs CK Weather Report for Match 9:
The weather in Auckland doesn’t look good as a thunderstorm is predicted for the day. The chance of precipitation during the game is 75 percent. The temperature will be around 22 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
The track at Eden Park Outer Oval is good for batting. The 190 run-mark has been breached on 10 occasions out of the 24 matches played here. Teams winning the toss will look to chase.
Average first Innings Score:
174 (All T20s played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 15, Lost – 8, Tie – 1
Injury and Availability News:
Matt Henry is not available as he has joined New Zealand squad as replacement for Neil Wagner for second Test against Pakistan.
AA vs CK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Auckland Aces:
Robert O’Donnell (c), Mark Chapman, Danru Ferns, Ben Horne, Ben Lister, William O’Donnell, Glenn Phillips, Ollie Pringle, Sean Solia, Will Somerville, Louis Delport/Ross ter Braak
Bench:
Ross ter Braak/Louis Delport
Canterbury Kings:
Jack Boyle, Leo Carter, Ken McClure, Chad Bowes, Todd Astle, Cloe McConchie (C), Matthew Hay, Ed Nutall, Cam Fletcher (WK), Will Williams, Fraser Sheat/Sean Davey
Bench:
Sean Davey/Fraser Sheat
AA vs CK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Glenn Phillips looked good in the last game scoring 42 off just 22 balls. He has been in good nick of late and is likely to earn you points.
Sean Solia has scored 113 runs in 3 innings with a high score of 75. He is the leading run-scorer for Auckland so far.
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Chad Bowes scored 72 off 48 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes in the only game Canterbury played so far.
Ed Nuttall, the left-arm quick, looked lethal against Otago picking up 3 wickets for just 18 runs in his 4 overs.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Glenn Phillips, Chad Bowes, Mark Chapman
Vice-Captain Options – Sean Solia, Ken McClure
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AA vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Glenn Phillips (C), Cam Fletcher
Batsmen – Mark Chapman, Chad Bowes, Robert O’Donnell, William O’Donnell
All-rounders – Sean Solia (VC), Danru Ferns
Bowlers – Ed Nutall, Will Somerville, Will Williams
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AA vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Glenn Phillips, Ben Horne
Batsmen – Chad Bowes (VC), Robert O’Donnell, Mark Chapman (C)
All-rounders – Sean Solia, Cloe McConchie
Bowlers – Ed Nutall, Will Somerville, Ben Lister
Expert Advice:
Considering the favourable chasing record at this venue, it is advisable to pick an extra batsman from the team batting second.
Today’s AA vs CK Probable Winners:
Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.
