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Auckland vs Central Stags T20 Prediction

  • date Jan 04, 2020
  • Start Time 08:40 IST / 3:10 GMT
  • Stadium Name Eden Park - Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Aces AKL
Central Stags CD

AKL vs CD Betting Tips

  • Auckland Aces are bidding to complete a double over the defending champions, Central Stags - a result which will see them leapfrog their visitors in the Super Smash table.
  • Central Stags have won three matches so far, getting back to winning ways thanks to a five-wicket win - chasing 185 - against Otago Volts last time out.
  • Auckland Aces, however, beat the Stags by two runs when they last met - after posting 210/4 - and the batting-friendly Eden Park pitch may mean another high-scoring game.

AKL vs CD Win Probability

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AKL CD

Our Prediction

Auckland are favorites to win.

Who will win Auckland vs Central Stags, Super Smash 2020?

Auckland Aces are seeking a second win against defending champions Central Stags as they look to move into the top three in the 2019-20 Super Smash table. The match takes place at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, on January 4 and the live action starts at 16:10 local time.

The Aces beat the Stags when they last met and go into this game after successfully chasing 195 to beat Canterbury Kings on New Year’s Day. Martin Guptill hit 83* from 52 balls as they recorded their second win of the tournament.

Central Stags, meanwhile, got back to winning ways last time out as they chased 185 to beat Otago Volts. The defending champions now have three wins to their name and sit two points ahead of the Aces in the table.

AUK vs CS, Super Smash 2020: Where to watch/Live streaming

Live TV: Sky Sport NZ, Radio Sport, Star Sports

Live streaming: Sky Go, Hotstar

AUK vs CS Toss Prediction

Auckland Aces are due to lose the toss, having had a run of good fortune. Central Stags may look to set a target if they win the toss this time.

AUK vs CS Weather Report

Strong winds should blow away any cloud cover by the time this game starts. There is zero chance of rain but the wind may be a factor for the bowlers to contend with.

AUK vs CS Pitch Condition

Scores at Eden Park’s Outer Oval have generally been high and this match is unlikely to be any different.

Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Auckland vs Central Stags, Super Smash 2020...

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Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11

AUK Team News

Glenn Phillips’ New Zealand call-up means there will be a change behind the stumps for Auckland Aces. The wicket-keeper-batsman will be replaced by Ben Horne. Louis Delport has been replaced in the squad by Robert O’Donnell, meanwhile.

AUK Key Players

Martin Guptill: The big-hitting opener has hit top form with scores of 43, 42 and 83* in his last three matches. He hit six fours and five sixes in his 52-ball unbeaten innings last time out.

Colin Munro: Another to get back to his big-hitting best last time out, having come into the Super Smash on the back of some big one-day innings for Auckland. If he and Guptill fire, Auckland could post a big score.

Mitchell McClenaghan: The left-arm paceman was expensive last time out, but he is in high demand on the T20 circuit for a reason, and his five wickets so far highlight why.

AUK Team Form

Auckland Aces have got back on track with two wins in their last three games – both built on big batting performances. Mark Chapman top-scored with 63* from 29 balls as they posted 210/4 when they last met the Stags, before they claimed a two-run win. A below-par 133/9 against Wellington Firebirds led to a seven-wicket loss, but they were back to their best last time out as Martin Guptill (83*) led  a chase of 195 to beat Canterbury Kings by seven wickets.

Auckland Aces Predicted Playing 11

Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Mark Chapman, Corey Anderson, Ben Horne (wk), Craig Cachopa (c), Robert O’Donnell, Sean Solia, Ronnie Hira, Benjamin Lister, Mitchell McClenaghan

AKL vs CD Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keeper

Glenn Phillips is away on international duty, so your choice is between the two players listed at 8.5 credits – Dane Cleaver for Central Stags or Ben Horne for Auckland Aces. Cleaver has previous in this match and will be up the order, so he is definitely a top pick.

Batsmen

It is difficult to ignore either of Auckland Aces’ big-hitting New Zealand international openers. Both Martin Guptill and Colin Munro recaptured their best form last time out too, so both are worth picking up despite their high price. The same is true of Central Stags’ big-hitting captain Tom Bruce.

All-rounders

George Worker is another key batsman for the Stags but he costs 10.5 credits at the top of the order. Nevertheless, he is worth picking up as you can balance that cost with in-form Stags all-rounder Kieran Noema-Barnett and Willem Ludick, who nearly pulled off a stunning final over with the bat when these teams last met.

Bowlers

Onto the bowlers, and other options for saving credits include Ajaz Patel, who costs just 8.5 credits. For the Aces, Benjamin Lister took two wickets when these teams last met but costs just eight credits, which leaves enough free for Mitchell McClenaghan (or, alternatively, Ben Wheeler) and Ronnie Hira (or, again if you would prefer a Stag, Blair Tickner).

Captain/Vice-captain

Kieran Noema-Barnett’s has made an impact with either the bat or the ball in almost every game so far, taking ten wickets and scoring half-centuries in two of the last three matches. He is hard to ignore as potential captaincy material. For Auckland, Martin Guptill is an ever-present threat at the top of the order – on a batting-friendly wicket, he could go big again and would be a good vice-captain choice if he does.

AUK vs CS Dream11 Team

BATSMEN ALL ROUNDER WICKET KEEPER BOWLER
Martin Guptill (vc) George Worker Dane Cleaver Ajaz Patel
Colin Munro Kieran Noema-Barnett (c)   Ronnie Hira
Tom Bruce Willem Ludick   Mitchell McClenaghan
      Benjamin Lister

Central Stags Team News & Playing 11

CS Team News

Seth Rance paid the price for his expensive bowling when these teams last met, when he was replaced by Ben Wheeler for the win against Canterbury Kings last time out. Wheeler claimed 2-35

CS Key Players

Tom Bruce: The big-hitting captain scored his second half-century of this year’s tournament when he hit 67 in the last meeting between these sides. He now has 241 runs in seven innings.

Kieran Noema-Barnett: The all-rounder has taken ten wickets so far with his medium-pace bowling, while he has starred with the bat of late too – hitting half-centuries in two of his last three innings.

George Worker: The left-handed opener scored the 15th T20 half-century of his career when these teams last met, hitting 62 at the top of the order. He now has 209 runs in this year’s tournament.

CS Team Form

Central Stags bounced back from three consecutive defeats when they beat Canterbury Kings last time out. Defeats to Canterbury, Wellington Firebirds and Auckland Aces – when they fell just two runs short in reply to 210/4 at New Plymouth – had derailed the defending champions after a good start.

But Kieran Noema-Barnett’s half-century helped lead the chase of 185 to beat Otago Volts last time out – the Stags getting home with five wickets and one over to spare.

Central Stags Predicted Playing 11

George Worker, Dane Cleaver (wk), Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce (c), Kieran Noema-Barnett, Josh Clarkson, Willem Ludick, Ben Wheeler, Ryan Watson, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner

AKL vs CD Team Form in Last Five Matches

AKL : W L W L NR

CD : W L L L NR

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Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Head to Head

Auckland Aces’ high-scoring win when these teams last met was their 16th against Central Stags, whereas the Stags have won ten. In fact, the Stags have only won one of their last four meetings but that was the preliminary final last year when Will Young (83) and Dane Cleaver (77*) helped them to 219/4 and they restricted Auckland to 175/5 in reply. In this year’s meeting, Mark Chapman top-scored for the Aces with 63* from 29 balls in a total of 210/4. Both George Worker (62) and Tom Bruce (67) kept Central Stags in contention, but they fell just two runs short despite Willem Ludick hitting three sixes and a four off Colin Munro’s final over. The final ball, which went for the four, meant the Stags finished 208/7.

AUK vs CS Head to Head Stats

Matches Played AUK Won CS Won Tie No Result
28 16 10 0 2

Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Betting Odds

Auckland Aces beat Central Stags when they last met and they are favourites to win again in this match.

AUK Bet365 Odds

  • AUK to Win the Match: Auckland Aces are 1.72 favourites to beat Central Stags with Bet365.
  • AUK Top Batsman: Martin Guptill was in fine form for the Aces last time out and he is 3.00 to be their top team batsman with Bet365. Colin Munro is 3.60 alongside him at the top of the order, while Mark Chapman – who top-scored for Auckland when these teams last met – is 7.00.
  • AUK Top Bowler: Mitchell McClenaghan leads the Aces’ pace attack and is 4.00 to be their top bowler, while Benjamin Lister – who took two wickets when these teams last met – is 4.50. Ronnie Hira can be backed at 5.00.

CS Bet365 Odds

  • CS to Win the Match: Central Stags are 2.10 outsiders to win with Bet365.
  • CS Top Batsman: George Worker hit a half-century when these teams last met and he is 4.00 favourite to be the Stags’ top batsman with Bet365, just ahead of in-form Tom Bruce (4.33) and Dane Cleaver (4.50). Kieran Noema-Barnett has also found some good form and he is 7.00 in the middle order.
  • CS Top Bowler: Noema-Barnett is 4.50 to be the Stags’ top team bowler, meanwhile. Ajaz Patel is 4.00 favourite with Bet365, while Ben Wheeler is 4.33 and Blair Tickner can be backed at 4.50.

🏆 Auckland Aces vs Central Stags Prediction

Central Stags got back to winning ways last time out, but so did Auckland Aces and if Martin Guptill continues to fire the hosts could be in the runs once more.

Posted On 3rd January 2020 04:31:20 PM
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