Who Will Win Auckland Aces vs Central Districts, Super Smash 2017-18?
The opening fixture of the Super Smash 2017-18 will see Auckland Aces take on the Central Districts. The match is scheduled to be played on December 13 at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland. Live telecast will begin at 5 PM local time.
Auckland vs Central Districts: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sky Sport, Fox Sports
Live streaming: Bet365, Sky Go
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Auckland vs Central Districts, Super Smash 2017-18...
Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11
Their batting looks really strong with the likes of Colin Munro, Glen Phillips and Mark Chapman. Phillips topped the runs charts of the 2016-17 season and he forms a vital component in this lineup. Mitchell McClenaghan and Lockie Ferguson are the key men in the pace department while spinners Mark Chapman and Tarun Nethula who took the most wickets for the Aces last year bring variety to the team's bowling attack.
The team will look to their skipper Will Young, Dane Cleaver, Jesse Ryder and Tom Bruce to deliver the goods with the bat. Cleaver recently hit a century in a Ford Trophy game against Otago and the Stags will hope that he brings his good form into this tournament. Doug Bracewell took three wickets in that match and he will be the team's go-to bowler when it comes to pace bowling. Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel could be handy here in curbing the flow of runs.
Auckland vs Central Districts Betting Odds
Auckland Aces are the bookmakers' favorites to win this opening game of the Super Smash 2017-18 at odds of 1.89 on Betfair and 1.90 on Bet365. They are the most successful team in the tournament having clinched the title four times in the past. Central Districts went all the way to the finals last season but lost to Wellington Firebirds in a closely-fought contest. They are priced at 1.90 on Bet365 and slightly higher at 2 on 1xbet.
Auckland vs Central Districts Prediction
Central Districts have beaten Auckland Aces four times in their previous five Super Smash meetings and they also won both their encounters against them in the last season. This should give the Districts plenty of confidence going into this game. With that said, the Aces appear more well-balanced as an outfit and have more number of in-form players in their ranks. Home advantage is also going to be in their favor and so we predict them to kick-off their campaign with a win.
Final Verdict: Back Auckland Aces to beat Central Districts at 1.89 on 1xbet and 1.90 on Bet365.
Dec 13, 2017
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Eden Park - Auckland, New Zealand
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