AA vs CS T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024
Auckland Aces will be up against Central Stags in the 25th match of the Super Smash 2023-2024. The match will be played at Eden park, Auckland and will start at 8:30 AM IST on January 16
Auckland Aces have picked up great form as we move into the business end of the tournament. Auckland have moved to top of the points table and are unbeaten in the last four games. The team defeated Otago Volts in the last game after chasing the target of 139 in the 18th over.
Meanwhile, Central Stags also come into the game after two back to back wins. They are placed third on the points table after three wins, three defeats and as two no-results. They defeated Wellington by 6 wickets in the last game after chasing 148 in the 17th over.
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast the Super Smash 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 CS Match Toss Prediction
The conditions will be good for batting so the captains will be keen to bat first and put runs on the board.
AA vs CS Pitch Report
The pitch won’t have much help for the bowlers and the batters should enjoy their time out there in the middle. The boundaries in Auckland are very short so we can be in for a high scoring game.
Auckland Weather Report
There is no threat of rain and the sky will be very much clear. The temperature will range between 24 and 21 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Auckland Aces vs Central Stags, Super Smash 2024
Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11
AA Team News
Lockie Ferguson will miss the next few games as he is part of the New Zealand squad for the final three T20Is. The rest of the squad remains the same.
AA Key Players
- Sean Solia - Sean Solia is a very important player but he has been out of touch in the tournament. He scored 67 in the game against Brave but was again out cheaply in the previous game. Solia needs to find form if the team has to go on and win the tournament.
- Robert ODonnell - Robert ODonnell has blown hot and cold but among all, he has looked the best batter out there. He has scored 136 runs in six games so he needs to up his game from now onwards as every game going forward will be very important.
- Danru Ferns - Danru Ferns will be the key bowler for Auckland. He is the leading wickettaker of the Super smash 2023-24, with 13 wickets in six games. He bagged a three-fer in the last game.
AA Team Form
Auckland have picked up great form in recent times and are on a four match winning run.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing 11
Sean Solia, George Worker, Cole Briggs, Robert ODonnell (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), William O Donnell, Ryan Harrison, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Louis Delport, Ben Lister
CS Team News
The team is on a two match winning run so they won’t be keen on making changes to the squad. The squad has not been announced yet for the game but unless there is an injury concern, the franchise won’t make too many changes.
CS Key Players
- Will Young - Will Young has been in top form in last few games. He played a brilliant knock of 101 in the game against Otago Volts. He failed in the last game but he will be a key player for the Stags in the following matches.
- Dean Cleaver - Dane Cleaver has been the most consistent batter for the team in the tournament. He has scored 192 runs in seven games and is the leading run scorer for his team.
- Bevan Small - Bevan Small continues to be a thorn in the flesh for the oppositions. He has been in remarkable for this season. He is the joint highest wicket-taker so far, with 13 wickets to his name.
CS Team Form
Stags have blown hot and cold in the tournament. However, they have picked some form in the last few games and are on a two match winning run.
Will Young, Jack Boyle, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Doug Bracewell, William Clark, Bevan Small, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox
Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Head to Head
Auckland have dominated Central Stags in the history of the Super Smash, winning 19 of the 33 games they have played.
AA vs CS Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
AA Won |
OV Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
33 |
19 |
13 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Auckland to win. Auckland have picked great form heading into the business end of the tournament and have won their previous four games.
Who will win Auckland Aces vs Central Stags T20 Match?
Central Stags can be a good option to pick. Stags look a much better team on paper to us. The likes of Will Young and Dean Cleaver are in good form and the bowlers have also done well.
Both teams have played well in the tournament and are on an unbeaten streak. While Auckland have won four back to back games, Stags have won two. Auckland are getting better odds on paper but we feel that backing Stags to win won’t be a bad move. Stags have match winners like Will Young and Dane Cleaver, who have shown good form. Also, they have more depth in the team. Their bowlers have also done well consistently so we are backing Stags to win.
Central Stags to beat Auckland Aces
Jan 16, 2024
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Eden Park Outer Oval - Auckland, New Zealand
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