Preview:
Northern Brave will go one-on-one against Canterbury Kings in the Final of the Super Smash 2021/22 on Saturday. Northern Brave directly cemented their spot in the finals as they emerged as table toppers with 32 points. They have lost only one game so far in this tournament, which shows their level of consistency.
Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, had to take an extra route to reach the finals. In a close contest, they defeated Wellington Firebirds by 6 wickets in the Eliminator. Thanks to special innings from Cam Fletcher who finished the things for the Kings. Both teams have got star players in their line-up and we can expect a thrilling contest between them.
Match Details:
Northern Brave vs Canterbury Kings, Final
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Date & Time: 29th January at 11:20 AM IST and 6:50 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The runs will come quick and fast on this surface. As usual, the seamers can generate more pace and bounce. It’s a high-scoring venue and we can expect a run-fest in this match.
Probable Playing XIs for NB vs CTB:
Northern Brave
Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval (c), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Henry Cooper, Anurag Verma, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Joe Walker, Trent Boult
Canterbury Kings
Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Todd Astle, Mitch Hay, Ed Nuttall
Top Picks for NB vs CTB Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Northern Brave
Tim Seifert is back into his best of form which is quite relieving for Northern Brave. In 9 matches in this tournament, he has scored 234 runs at an average of 33.42 with the highest score of 88*
Mitchell Santner is an X-factor for Northern Brave. In 4 matches in this competition, he has scalped 7 wickets at an economy of 6.46 and has scored 66 runs in 3 innings.
Top Picks – Canterbury Kings
Cam Fletcher played a sensational knock in the run-chase against Wellington in the Eliminator, where he scored unbeaten 63 runs from just 25 balls, which includes 6 fours and 3 sixes. Overall in this tournament, he has accumulated 296 runs at an average of close to 50.
Daryl Mitchell brings more balance into the side in any form of the game. In 4 matches in this competition, he has smashed 140 runs at an average of 46.66 and has also picked up a wicket
NB vs CTB Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Tim Seifert | 234 runs | 399 |
| Mitchell Santner | 7 wickets and 66 runs | 300 |
| Cam Fletcher | 296 runs | 553 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 140 runs and one wicket | 252 |
| Tom Latham | 150 runs | 239 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NB vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Tom Latham (vc), Tim Seifert (c), Cam Fletcher, Chad Bowes, Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Anurag Verma
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NB vs CTB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Tom Latham, Tim Seifert, Cam Fletcher, Leo Carter, Chad Bowes, Katene Clarke, Colin de Grandhomme (vc), Daryl Mitchell (c), Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry
Today’s NB vs CTB Probable Winners:
Canterbury Kings are expected to win this match.
