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Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces 11th T20 Super Smash Prediction

Match Details

| Match | Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces |
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| Date | Friday, 10th January 2025 |
| Time | 04:55 GMT |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Broadcast | Live Streaming on Fancode |

Match Summary

The 11th T20 Super Smash match promises an exciting contest between Canterbury Kings and Auckland Aces. While Auckland will look to continue their good form, Canterbury has the advantage of home conditions and key players like Matt Boyle and Henry Shipley. Expect a close game with Canterbury Kings likely to emerge victorious.

Team Previews

Canterbury Kings Preview

The Canterbury Kings find themselves at the bottom of the Super Smash points table with three consecutive losses. Despite flashes of brilliance, inconsistency in both batting and bowling has plagued their campaign.

In their latest match against Otago Volts, the Kings posted a competitive 169 for 7, thanks to standout performances by Matt Boyle and Henry Shipley. Boyle anchored the innings with a brilliant 81 off 51 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, while Shipley added a quickfire 40 from 17 balls, smashing five sixes. However, their efforts were in vain as Otago chased down the target in the 19th over, with Dean Foxcroft and Dale Phillips scoring match-winning knocks.

The Kings' bowling attack, led by Kyle Jamieson and Ish Sodhi, has yet to fire collectively. Sodhi impressed with figures of 2/24 in the last match, but Jamieson went wicketless. The team desperately needs their star bowlers to step up and deliver.

Batting remains a major concern, as seen in the previous game where five of the top seven failed to reach double figures. Captain Cole McConchie struggled with 16 off 20 balls, leaving much of the responsibility on Boyle. The Kings must improve their batting depth and consistency to secure their first win of the season.

Playing at home, the Kings' fans will expect a significant improvement in their performance as they take on a confident Auckland Aces side.

Auckland Aces Preview

The Auckland Aces have had a stronger start to their Super Smash campaign, sitting at third place with one win to their credit. They come into this match on the back of a solid 13-run victory over the Canterbury Kings.

In that game, Martin Guptill was in vintage form, smashing 60 off 35 balls with seven fours and three sixes. Bevon Jacobs added to the total with an explosive 53 off 33 balls, propelling the Aces to a formidable 185 for 8. While the middle order struggled, the openers laid the foundation for success.

The Aces' bowling attack was clinical in defending their total. Danru Ferns led the way with 3/35, supported by Jock McKenzie 3/31 and Adithya Ashok 2/35. Their ability to strike regularly kept Canterbury's batters under pressure, ultimately bowling them out for 172.

Guptill's resurgence has been a highlight for the Aces, showcasing his power and experience. He will be a key player in the upcoming clash, along with Jacobs, who demonstrated his finishing capabilities. The bowling unit, with Ferns and McKenzie in form, looks set to trouble Canterbury again.

The Aces' balanced approach in both departments positions them as strong contenders to secure another victory. As they take on the struggling Canterbury Kings, they will aim to build momentum and climb further up the points table.

Squad

Canterbury Kings Squad

• Chad Bowes (wk)
• Cole McConchie (c)
• Rhys Mariu
• Matthew Boyle
• Harry Chamberlain
• Michael Rippon
• Zakary Foulkes
• Henry Shipley
• Kyle Jamieson
• Ish Sodhi
• Michael Rae
• Ed Nuttall
• Sean Davey
• Ken McClure
• Angus McKenzie

Auckland Aces Squad

• Sean Solia (c)
• Cam Fletcher (wk)
• Martin Guptill
• William O'Donnell
• Michael Sclanders
• Bevon Jacobs
• Jock McKenzie
• Siddhesh Dixit
• Adithya Ashok
• Danru Ferns
• Ben Lister
• Simon Keene
• Louis Delport
• Quinn Sunde
• Matt Gibson

Dream11 Prediction

| Player | Role | Team |
| | | |
| Martin Guptill | Batter | Auckland Aces |
| Matt Boyle | Batter | Canterbury Kings |
| Bevon Jacobs | Batter | Auckland Aces |
| Chad Bowes | Batter | Canterbury Kings |
| Henry Shipley | All-Rounder | Canterbury Kings |
| Danru Ferns | Bowler | Auckland Aces |
| Ish Sodhi | Bowler | Canterbury Kings |
| Kyle Jamieson | Bowler | Canterbury Kings |
| Ben Lister | Bowler | Auckland Aces |
| Cam Fletcher | Wicketkeeper | Auckland Aces |
| Cole McConchie | All-Rounder | Canterbury Kings |

Fantasy Team Analysis

Top Picks:

• Martin Guptill: A proven match-winner and currently in fine form.
• Matt Boyle: Consistently scoring runs and leading the batting charge for Canterbury.

Players to Avoid:

1. Michael Rippon Canterbury Kings: Limited impact in recent matches.
2. William O'Donnell Auckland Aces: Struggling to find form this season.

Match Prediction

Our Winner: Canterbury Kings Will Win