Who will win Canterbury vs Northern Knights, Super Smash 2020?
Canterbury Kings and Northern Knights, the two bottom teams in the Super Smash 2019-20 table, meet at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on January 5. The match is scheduled to start at 16:10 local time.
Canterbury Kings have won just once so far this season, losing three times with a further no result. Most recently, they posted 194/3 against Auckland Aces only to fall to a seven-wicket defeat.
Northern Knights, meanwhile, have played seven games – six of which have been completed. Defeat to Wellington Firebirds last time out was their fourth of the tournament, however, to leave them just one place above the Kings.
CAN vs NK, Super Smash 2020: Where to watch/Live streaming
Live TV: Sky Sport NZ, Radio Sport, Star Sports
Live streaming: Sky Go, Hotstar
CAN vs NK Toss Prediction
Northern Knights lost the toss in both matches against Wellington so they are due a change of fortune. They could stick to chasing, however.
CAN vs NK Weather Report
While it is set to be windy and overcast, there is virtually zero chance of rain on the forecast for Christchurch.
CAN vs NK Pitch Condition
The Hagley Oval tends to be well-balanced when it comes to its pitches, offering a little something for everyone.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Canterbury vs Northern Knights, Super Smash 2020...
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CAN Team News
With their international stars away, Canterbury Kings were unchanged again last time out. An improved batting performance last time out should provide some confidence, but the bowling was a problem instead.
CAN Key Players
Jack Boyle: After a strong start to the tournament – his first major T20 tournament – the Canterbury opener hit his first half-century in the format last time out when he finished unbeaten on 69.
Cole McConchie: Took his sixth wicket of the tournament as he recorded economical figures of 1-23 last time out, having taken on a more prominent role with the ball so far.
Chad Bowes: Back to his best last time out when he thumped 90 from 42 balls, including nine fours and six sixes. It was his ninth T20 half-century in 44 innings and his highest score in the format.
CAN Team Form
Canterbury Kings have lost their last two matches in a row, failing to build on their only win of the season. In the first, they conceded 190/5 against Otago Volts and were bowled out for a miserable 139 in reply. Then, against Auckland Aces, a much-improved batting performance led by Chad Bowes (90) and Jack Boyle (69*) led them to 194/3. They lost by seven wickets with three balls to spare, however.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Stephen Murdoch, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Andrew Ellis, Leo Carter, Henry Shipley, Will Williams, Blake Coburn, Ed Nuttall
Northern Knights Team News & Playing 11
NK Team News
Northern Knights stuck with the same team that beat Wellington Firebirds but suffered a bad defeat last time out. Like Canterbury, they are without several international players due to New Zealand’s tour of Australia, so options for changes are limited.
NK Key Players
Daryl Mitchell: Took his eight wicket of the tournament last time out, but could not build on his good batting form, which had included a half-century in the win against Wellington.
Ish Sodhi: Wicketless last time out, but he was the most economical of the Knights’ bowlers as he looked to back up his excellent 3-12 from the previous game.
Anton Devcich: Still looking to find his best batting form at the top of the order, where he can be an explosive big-hitter if he gets back to top shape. He did take a wicket with the ball last time out though.
NK Team Form
Northern Knights beat Wellington Firebirds on New Year’s Day as Ish Sodhi hit 3-12 and Daryl Mitchell scored 58 in a five-wicket win.
They could not back it up last time out, however – falling to a miserable 136 all out as they chased 189 against the Firebirds in the reverse fixture.
Northern Knights Predicted Playing 11
Anton Devcich, Tim Seifert (wk), Dean Brownlie (c), Daryl Mitchell, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Daniel Flynn, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi, Anurag Verma, Brett Randell
Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights Head to Head
Northern Knights won both matches against Canterbury Kings last season and they have now won their last three in a row. Overall, both teams have now beaten the other 12 times. Last season, the Knights posted 154/5 and defended it to win by eight runs at Seddon Park, one week on from a high-scoring win at the Hagley Oval. On that occasion. Chad Bowes hit 67 in a total of 193/5, but the Knights chased it down with two balls and two wickets to spare.
CAN vs NK Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
PRS Won |
HBH Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 25 |
12 |
12 |
0 |
1 |
Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights Betting Odds
Northern Knights are in slightly better form than Canterbury Kings this season and are favourites to win as a result.
CAN Bet365 Odds
- CAN to Win the Match: Bet365 have priced Canterbury Kings as 2.00 outsiders to beat Northern Knights.
- CAN Top Batsman: Chad Bowes is 4.00 favourite to be Canterbury Kings’ top team batsman, while Jack Boyle is 4.50 and Stephen Murdoch is 5.00. Bowes and Boyle shared a big opening partnership last time out.
- CAN Top Bowler: Cole McConchie is 4.33 joint-favourite to be Canterbury Kings’ top bowler having been in good form so far this season. Blake Coburn is listed at the same price, while Ed Nuttall, Andrew Ellis and Will Williams are all 5.00.
NK Bet365 Odds
- NK to Win the Match: Northern Knights are 1.80 favourites to beat Canterbury Kings with Bet365.
- NK Top Batsman: Tim Seifert is 3.75 favourite to be Northern Knights’ top batsman, as he was in their most recent game. Anton Devcich is 4.33, while Daryl Mitchell is as high as 6.00 with Bet365 despite his recent good batting form.
- NK Top Bowler: Mitchell is 4.50 to be their top bowler, meanwhile, but there are three bowlers with a lower price. Brett Randell and Ish Sodhi are both 4.00 apiece, while Scott Kuggeleijn can be backed at 4.33.
🏆 Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights Prediction
Canterbury Kings have just one win to their name so far and, while Northern Knights were poor last time out, they looked good in their win before that and it should give them confidence.
Jan 05, 2020
08:40 IST / 3:10 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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