Match Details:
The 21st match of the Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Auckland Aces and Central Stags at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.
This match will start at 07:40 AM IST (03:10 PM Local Time) (02: 10 AM GMT) and will be streamed libe on FanCode.
Preview:
The 21st match of the ongoing Super Smash will be played between the Auckland Aces and Central Stags. The Aces haven’t won even a single game so far in six outings and have been knocked out of the tournament. On the other hand, the Stags are sitting pretty at the second spot with five wins in seven matches and if they win this match, they have every chance of taking the top spot in the points table.
AUC vs CST Weather Report for Match 2:
The weather in Auckland will be cloudy but there are no chances whatsoever of rain. The temperature will be in the early 20s during the match.
Pitch Report:
The surface at the Eden Park Outer Oval is very good for batting and the teams have been successful chasing the total at this venue. Expect the team winning the toss to bowl first.
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Average first innings score:
168 (All T20s played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 17, Loss – 8, Tie – 1
AUC vs CST Probable Playing XIs:
Auckland Aces:
Robert O’Donnell (c), Mark Chapman, Louis Delport, Martin Guptill, Danru Ferns, Ben Lister, Kylie Jamieson, Ben Horne, Glenn Phillips, Sean Solia, Will Somerville
Bench:
Ross Ter Braak
Central Stags:
Tom Bruce (c), Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, George Worker, Dane Cleaver, Joey Field, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Ross Taylor, Blair Tickner, Kieran Noema-Barnett
Bench:
Christian Leopard
AUC vs CST Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Sean Solia has been in brilliant form with 183 runs to his name at an SR of 124.48. Mark Chapman has played only in a solitary game so far but looked impressive during his 13-ball 25. Ross Taylor has scored 58 runs in two matches. George Worker is the highest run-getter having amassed 351 at an average of over 50 and a strike-rate of 147.32 while Will Young is also a great option to become a top pick.
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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – George Worker, Will Young, Ross Taylor
Vice-Captain Options – Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, Martin Guptill
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUC vs CST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Horne
Batsmen – Martin Guptill (VC), Ross Taylor, Will Young, Mark Chapman, George Worker (C)
All-Rounders – Danru Ferns, Doug Bracewell
Bowlers – Blair Tickner, Joey Field, Will Somerville
12th Man – Dane Cleaver
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUC vs CST 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batsmen – Robert O’Donnell, Will Young (VC), Ross Taylor (C), George Worker
All-Rounders – Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell
Bowlers – Blair Tickner, Will Somerville, Kyle Jamieson, Joey Field
12th Man – Ben Horne
Expert Advice:
George Worker has been pretty consistent this season and he can be made captain of your Fantasy teams.
Today’s AUC vs CST Probable Winners:
Central Stags are expected to win this match.
