Friday, January 21, 2022

Super Smash 2021/22, Match 28: AA vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill. (Photo by Michael Steele-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Preview:

Auckland Aces will square off with Central Stags in the 28th match of the Super Smash 2021/22 on Saturday. Auckland Aces will be fighting to finish in the third spot and they must win this game to keep their hopes alive, while Wellington must lose their final league fixture to keep Auckland’s hopes alive. Despite having great depth in their squad they weren’t consistent and hopeful of giving their best one last time in the league stages.

On the other hand, Central Stags as they are already out of the tournament. They didn’t look good at all in the second half of the tournament as they lost 5 matches on the trot before heading into this match. With 3 wins and 6 losses, they have positioned themselves at the fifth spot in the standings with 12 points.

Match Details:

Auckland Aces vs Central Stags, Match 28

Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

Date & Time: 22nd January at 6:10 AM IST and 1:40 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

The surface is conducive for the bowlers and the batters need to show more character here. Anything more than 150 is a defendable score on this wicket.


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Probable Playing XIs for AA vs CS:

Auckland Aces

George Worker, Martin Guptill, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, William O’Donnell / Ross Ter Braak, Robert O’Donnell (c), Sean Solia, William Somerville, Lockie Ferguson, Adithya Ashok, Ben Lister

Central Stags

Ben Smith, Will Young, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Joey Field, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner, Adam Milne


Top Picks for AA vs CS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Auckland Aces

Martin Guptill has scored 135 runs in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 33.75 and a strike rate of 125. He is returning to the squad after missing the last few matches.

Mark Chapman is a reliable batter for Auckland Aces, though he has failed to score runs in the last 3 matches. Overall in this tournament, he has accumulated 179 runs at an average of 22.37 and even picked up a wicket as well.

Top Picks – Central Stags

Ben Smith was the leading run-scorer for Central Stags in the previous game against Northern Brave with 68 runs from 53 balls. Overall in 4 innings in this tournament, he has accumulated 125 runs at an average of 41.66.

Dane Cleaver has had a great tournament so far. In 8 matches, he has smashed 349 runs at an average of 49.85, with the highest score of 114*.

AA vs CS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Player Statistics (This Tournament) Dream11 Points
Martin Guptill 135 runs 213
Mark Chapman 179 runs and one wicket 297
Lockie Ferguson 15 wickets and 93 runs 599
Ben Smith 125 runs 177
Dane Cleaver 349 runs 557

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

Dane Cleaver (vc), Martin Guptill (c), George Worker, Mark Chapman, Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Seth Rance, Lockie Ferguson, William Somerville, Ben Lister

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

Dane Cleaver, Glenn Phillips, Martin Guptill, Robert O’Donnell, Mark Chapman (c), Ben Smith (vc), Doug Bracewell, Sean Solia, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner, William Somerville


Today’s AA vs CS Probable Winners:

Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
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.