Dec 30, 2019
08:40 IST / 3:10 GMT
Eden Park - Auckland, New Zealand
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Wellington are favorites to win.
The 16th match of the Super Smash 2019 between Auckland and Wellington Firebirds is scheduled for December 30 at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland from 4:10 PM onwards (local time)
Having won 3 out of 4 matches in the league, Wellington Firebirds are at the top spot while Auckland Aces are still fighting hard to move up from the second last position in the point table. The Firebirds have won over their competitors in the previous matches with much effectiveness while the Aces have been lacking on putting up a good show on the field. The match will be an interesting watch with several factors like weather, pitch condition and overall team performances playing their own part in deciding the ultimate winner of the upcoming match.
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The team winning the toss would likely to bat first owing to the short boundaries of the pitch.
Light rain showers can hinder the pace of the game with temperature ranging between 15-20 degree Celsius.
The pitch can prove beneficial for the team batting first and a score of around 180 can be expected in the first innings. The short boundaries will aid the batsmen to hit some great shots.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Auckland vs Wellington, Super Smash 2019...
With a close win of 2 runs against Central Districts, the Aces were finally able to open their victory account in the league. The team is yet to explore its full potential as even the experienced and key players have performed alternatively well. The tinge of consistency is yet to be witnessed. However, batsmen like Guptill and Chapman performed tremendously in the last outing of the team where they both scored 27 and 63 runs respectively.
All rounder Munro has proved to be a weakling whereby his bowling has failed to impress and his bat has also not scored many runs. The bowling segment comprising of Hira, Braak and MClengan has backed the overall team performance. Yet, there are many elements that need to be corrected on part of the team, if they strive to win over the top shots Wellington Firebirds.
G Phillips: The wicketkeeper batsman has amassed a good quantum of runs for the team, trying to be as consistent as possible. He can definitely turn the table for the team onto the winning side, if he keeps up with his form and pace.
Guptill: The batsman has also been trying to keep pace with the expectations and made contributions to the score board of the team as well. And he can definitely prove to be a devastating batsman, if he starts off well in the upcoming match.
The team with 1 victory in 5 matches is still trying to make its impression in the league. The overall below average performance by the team has been disappointing and has many aspects that need to be worked on. Although players like Chapman, Guptill, Phillips, and Cachopa are putting their best foor forward in all the outings, yet the dearth of equal contribution from other players has been a weak point for the Aces.
Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Glenn Phillips(wk), Craig Cachopa(c), Mark Chapman, Corey Anderson, Sean Solia, Ronnie Hira, Ben Lister, Ross ter Braak, Mitchell McClenghan
| BATSMEN | ALL ROUNDER | WICKET KEEPER | BOWLER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | James Neesham | Devon Conway (c) | Ben Lister |
| Michael Pollard | Mark Chapman | Glenn Phillips | Ronnie Hira |
| Jamie Gibson | Mitchell McClenghan | ||
| Ollie Newton (vc) |
Sitting at the top spot of the point table of Super Smash 2019 as of now, the batting unit comprising of Pollard, Conway, Neesham has been in an attacking form and putting up a great score on board, irrrespective of batting first or second. However, the captain Michael Bracewell hasn't been performing up to the mark but is expected to make ameliorations in the upcoming match.
Ollie Newton clinched 5 wickets of Central Districts in 4 overs and choked the batting unit extensively. Following him is Neesham who has proved to be an all-rounder and made his ball roll straight into the wickets of the batsmen. R Ravindra and Bennett have also made their contributions to the wicket count of the team.
Ollie Newton: Previously considered as an underdog, he has made the critics silent with his 5 wickets in the last match. With total 8 wickets in the league as of now, he can be a huge threat for the Aces if he repeats his last match performance.
M Pollard: He has been a consistent performer from the batting unit and has gathered considerable runs for the team. His perseverance and beyond the edge performance has been unmatched. He can do wonders for the team yet again on the field.
The team has been in a good form and has bagged the top spot in the point table of the league. The players are playing well and to their utmost potential to maintain the might and hold over the competitors. The Wellington Firebirds will strive to register yet another victory and stick to their position.
Hamish Bennett, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell(c), Malcolm Nofai, Devon Conway(WK), Logan van Beek, Michael Pollard, Jamie Gibson, Ollie Newton, Rachin Ravindra, Fraser Colson
Both the teams will be locking horns for the first time in the Super Smash 2019.
Auckland Aces are more likely to win the match with odds of 1.72 at Bet365
Wellington Firebirds are being considered underdogs and higher prices are being offered for them with odds of 2.10 at Bet365.
However, as per our analysis of both the teams, Wellington Firebirds have an edge over the competitors towards winning the game.
The Wellington Firebirds are in a much stable position as compared to Auckland Aces owing to strong batting unit and better overall performance. The team is likely to win over the Aces considering the past performance and both records. The Aces have many factors that they need to work on, if they want to win over the top spot holders Wellington Firebirds.
Final verdict: Back Wellington Firebirds to beat Auckland Aces.
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