AA vs CTB T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Final Super Smash 2024
Auckland Aces will be up against the Canterbury Kings in final of the Super Smash 2023-2024. The match will be played at Eden park, Auckland and will start at 9:00 AM IST on January 28.
Auckland Aces had a great tournament as they managed to win six out of 10 games and ended the league stage as the table toppers which allowed them to directly qualify for the final. Auckland started slowly but picked up great form heading into the business end, winning five out of the last six matches.
Meanwhile, Canterbury played Wellington in the Eliminator where they emerged victorious by four wickets. Canterbury restricted Wellington to 173-7 and chased the target on the last ball of the match, with four wickets to spare.
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings match in India. In UK, BT Sports will telecast the matches while Spark Sport have the rights for broadcast in New Zealand. Fans in South Africa will have to turn to Super Sport to watch the matches.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Hotstar and Website.
AA vs CTB Match Toss Prediction
The captains will be keen to bowl first as teams have preferred chasing in the tournament. Also, conditions will be good for bowling.
AA vs CTB Pitch Report
The pitch will offer some movement to the pacers early on as the conditions will be overcast and bowlers will get a lot of moment with the new ball.
Auckland Weather Report
There weather could play spoilsport in the final as there are over 75 per cent chance of rain. A lot of matches have already been washed out due to rain in Auckland but fans will hope that rain stays away from the summit clash.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings, Final Super Smash 2024
Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11
AA Team News
Finn Allen, Mark Chapman and Lockie Ferguson have been added in the Auckland squad for the final game of Super Smash 2023-24 against Canterbury King. All should find a place in the playing XI in place of George Worker, Cole Briggs and Jock McKenzie.
AA Key Players
- Finn Allen- Finn Allen had a great series vs Pakistan and demolished the star studded Pakistan attack. He also went on score a 48 ball century in the series and played a key role in New Zealand’s win in the series.
- Robert O’Donnell- The skipper blew hot and cold in the group stage but was the most consistent batter of the team. He played a 47 run knock in the last game vs Northern Brave and will head into the final with runs behind him.
- Danry Ferns- Danru Ferns enjoyed a great run in the group stage and took 18 wickets in eight games, ending the league matches as leading wickettaker of the tournament.
AA Team Form
Auckland had a great run in the league stage and topped the points table. The return of players like Finn Allen and Mark Chapman will boost the side.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing 11
Finn Allen Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, Robert ODonnell (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), William O Donnell, Ryan Harrison, Jock McKenzie/Lockie Ferguson, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Ben Lister
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CTB Team News
Michael Rae is unavailable due to injury, Angus McKenzie has flown up to Auckland to join the squad for the all-important final.
CTB Key Players
- Tom Latham- Tom Latham has blown hot and cold in the tournament but has mostly been good in the last few games. He was dismissed for a duck in the last game but his experience would be very handy in the final.
- Henry Nicholls- Henry Nicholls has also been consistent in the tournament and has scored 275 runs in 10 games. He has also scored three fifties in the Super Smash 2023-24. The team will expect him to fire in the final too.
- Matt Henry- Matt Henry did not have a great game with the ball against Brave but he made up for it with the bat as he scored 16 runs in 6 balls to help the team win. Henry will be high on confidence after the knock which should also help him deliver a good show with the ball.
CTB Team Form
The team picked form in the final leg of the tournament as they won four out of the last five matches.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie (c), Mitchell Hay (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, William ORourke
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings Head to Head
Auckland have enjoyed a decent lead over Canterbury in Head to Head records in Super Smash history.
AA vs CTB Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
AA Won |
CTB Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
36 |
22 |
13 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings Betting Odds
Canterbury Kings are favourites on betting sites. Canterbury have been on a roll in the last few games, winning four out the previous five matches. They also are a better team on paper, with more batting depth and quality in bowling.
Who will win Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings T20 Match?
We suggest backing Canterbury to win. Canterbury have been brilliant in the last five games, winning four times. Also, most of their players will head into the final with runs behind them. They have a bit more quality in their bowling.
🏆 Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings Prediction
We are backing Canterbury to win. There is very little to choose from the teams as both sides are evenly matched and have form behind them. However, we feel that Canterbury have a little more quality and depth than Auckland. Also, most of the team’s players are in form. Add to that the international experience they have in their bowling which could make a difference in pressure situations. It should be a close game but Canterbury are favourites to win.
Canterbury Kings to beat Auckland Aces
Jan 28, 2024
09:00 IST / 3:30 GMT
Eden Park - Auckland, New Zealand
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