Preview:
Central Stags will take on Canterbury Kings in the 18th match of the Super Smash 2021/22 on Friday. Both sides are well placed at the top half of the standings. It’s a crucial game for them as they will be aiming to finish at the top spot. Central Stags are out of touch at the moment, having lost two back-to-back matches against Northern Brave and Auckland Aces. They didn’t stick to their plans which has cost them hugely.
Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, had a good last game against Otago Volts as they wrapped up a convincing win by 36 runs. They are positioned at the second spot in the standings with 12 points.
Match Details:
Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings, Match 18
Venue: Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Date & Time: December 31st at 7:10 AM IST and 2:40 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The bowlers will get additional support from the surface. The batters will find it difficult to tackle the seamers. Anything over 150 is a good score on this wicket.
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Probable Playing XIs for CS vs CTB:
Central Stags
Bayley Wiggins, Greg Hay, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Christian Leopard, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner
Canterbury Kings
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Mitch Hay, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Leo Carter, Henry Shipley, Todd Astle, Blake Coburn, Ed Nuttall, Will Williams
Top Picks for CS vs CTB Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Central Stags
Dane Cleaver is extending his dream run in this tournament. In 6 matches, he has scored 282 runs at an average of 56.4 and a strike rate of 169.87, with the highest score of 114*.
Doug Bracewell is the underrated all-rounder when it comes to the T20 format. In 5 matches in this tournament, he has scalped 7 wickets and scored 50 runs with the bat.
Top Picks – Canterbury Kings
Chad Bowes is doing really well for Canterbury Kings while opening the batting. In 5 matches in this tournament, he has scored 129 runs at an average of 25.8 with a strike rate of 135.78.
Cole McConchie can make a huge difference both with bat and ball. He has mustered 111 runs in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 22.2 and picked up 2 wickets as well.
CS vs CTB Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Dane Cleaver | 282 runs | 426 |
| Doug Bracewell | 7 wickets and 50 runs | 271 |
| Chad Bowes | 129 runs | 245 |
| Cole McConchie | 111 runs and 2 wickets | 216 |
| Greg Hay | 208 runs | 293 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CS vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Dane Cleaver (c), Ken McClure, Chad Bowes (vc), Greg Hay, Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, Cole McConchie, Seth Rance, Ed Nuttall, Blake Coburn, Blair Tickner
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CS vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Dane Cleaver, Cam Fletcher, Chad Bowes, Greg Hay, Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell (vc), Cole McConchie (c), Josh Clarkson, Ajaz Patel, Ed Nuttall, Blake Coburn
Today’s CS vs CTB Probable Winners:
Northern Brave are expected to win this match.
