Thursday, February 4, 2021

Super Smash T20 2020-21, Match 28: Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details

The 28th match of Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Central Stags and Canterbury Kings on 5th February, at the McLean Park in Napier.

The match is scheduled to start at 11:40 AM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview

Central Stags will face Canterbury Kings in the 28th match of Super Smash 2021. Central Stags are currently placed at the 3rd spot on the points table. They have won five out of nine matches they have played so far. They lost their last match against Wellington Firebirds by 8 wickets. The Stags will be looking forward to getting back on track in this upcoming match.

Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, are just above them on the points table, having won six out of nine matches they have played so far. They are having a decent season so far. The Kings will come into this match high on confidence after winning their last match by 6 wickets against Otago Volts.


CS vs CK Weather Report for Match 28:

The weather on Friday is expected to remain mostly cloudy throughout the day. The temperatures will be hovering around the 19 Degrees Celsius mark.

Pitch Condition/Report

The track here at McLean Park is flat, in which it becomes very easy to bat and we can witness a high scoring match on Friday. Chasing would be preferable at this venue as the wicket gets better to bat on as the match progresses.

Average first innings score

183 (Last 4 T20 matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams

Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tied – 0


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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

CS vs CK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Central Stags

Tom Bruce (C), Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, George Worker, Dane Cleaver (WK), Joey Field, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Ross Taylor, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox

Bench:

Christian Leopard

Canterbury Kings

Cole McConchie (C), Todd Astle, Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Leo Carter, Blake Coburn, Cam Fletcher (WK), Matt Henry, Ken McClure, Daryl Mitchell, Ed Nuttall

Bench:

Will Williams


CS vs CK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

George Worker is the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament so far. He has scored 418 runs at a brilliant strike-rate of 140 in his 9 outings.

Daryl Mitchell has been in brilliant form with both bat and ball. He has scored 216 runs at an average of 31 and also picked up 7 wickets in seven matches he played for his team.

Doug Bracewell is in brilliant form with both bat and ball in this season so far. He has scored 208 runs at an average of 69.33 and also picked up 10 wickets in 9 matches.

Cole McConchie has been in decent form with the bat for Canterbury Kings. He has scored 229 runs at an average of 46 in his 8 innings.

Blair Tickner has been in brilliant form with the ball in this season. He is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far. He has scalped 14 wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of 8.1 runs per over.

Matt Henry is currently the best bowler for Canterbury Kings in this season. He has scalped 11 wickets at an economy of 8 runs per over in eight matches he played for his team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – George Worker, Doug Bracewell

Vice-Captain Options – Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell


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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CS vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Dane Cleaver

Batters – George Worker (c), Jack Boyle, Ken McClure

All-Rounders – Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie (vc), Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson

Bowlers – Blair Tickner, Joey Field, Matt Henry

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CS vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Cam Fletcher

Batters – George Worker, Leo Carter, Will Young, Ross Taylor

All-Rounders – Daryl Mitchell (vc), Todd Astle, Doug Bracewell (c)

Bowlers – Blair Tickner, Joey Field, Ed Nuttall


Expert Advice:

It is advisable to pick all four all-rounders in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams, as they can get you some crucial points with both bat and ball.

Today’s CS vs CK Probable Winners:

Canterbury Kings are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.