CTB vs CS T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024
Canterbury will be up against the Central Stags in the 14th match of the Super Smash 2023-2024. The match will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch and will start at 8:30 AM IST on January 5.
Canterbury Kings have enjoyed a decent season so far. They lost to Auckland by 27 runs in the first game but won their next game against Central Stags by 33 runs. They backed up the remarkable win over Stags with a four wickets victory over Otago Volts. The team restricted Otago to 171/5 before chasing the target in the 19th over, courtesy of Henry Nicholls 59 and Cole McConchie’s 39. They are placed second on the points table with 10 points against their name.
Central Stags, on the other, hand have lost two of their three completed games. They lost by 55 runs to Northern Kights before picking up the 56 runs victory over the same opposition. They lost to Canterbury Kings in the last game by 33 runs.
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast Canterbury Kings vs Central Stags match 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.
CTB vs CS Match Toss Prediction
The chasing teams have enjoyed a lot of success in the tournament so far. Also, the conditions will be overcast which may prompt the captains to bowl first.
CTB vs CS Pitch Report
The pitch will be a good batting surface but since the overhead conditions will be cloudy, pacers are likely to get some movement with the new ball. However, once the shine is lost, there won’t be much swing and batters can score big.
Christchurch Weather Report
There is 40 per cent chance of rain on the match day. The temperature will hover around 21 degrees and the humidity will be 71 per cent.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Canterbury Kings vs Central Stags, Super Smash 2024
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CTB Team News
Canterbury defeated Stags in the last game they played and the team is most likely to step on the park with the same set of players. Most of their players are in form so there is no need for a change in lineup.
CTB Key Players
- Henry Nicholls- Henry Nicholls played a brilliant 59 runs innings against Otago Volts. Nicholls is a very skilful batter who has earned a reputation of a match winner for the New Zealand side. Nicholls will look to replicate his performance with another match winning innings.
- Cole McConchie- Cole McConchie played a 79 run innings in 47 balls when Canterbury last played against Central Stags. McConchie also played a brilliant 39 runs innings in the previous game against Otago. McConchie can be backed to come good again.
- Zakary Foulkes- Zakary Foulkes has been in great wicket taking form in the last two games. He picked two wickets against Central Stags before backing up his performance with a three-wicket haul against Otago.
CTB Team Form
Canterbury has delivered consistent performance in the previous two games with the team registering comfortable wins. The likes of Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon have shown good form with the bat while the bowlers also been very disciplined.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie (c), Matthew Hay, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rae, William ORourke
CS Team News
Despite a defeat in the last game, Stags should also retain the same team given that they are playing with their best set of players.
CS Key Players
- Will Young- Will Young is a very important batter for the Stags. Young has been off colour so far but is a definite match winner for the team and will be eyeing a good return in the next game.
- Tom Bruce- Captain Tom Bruce will have to come good if the team wants to go the distance. Bruce has not been at his best in the two games he has played but carries the skills of a match winner and Stags will need its senior batter to find form soon.
- Jayden Lennox- Jayden Lennox has got his tournament off to a great start. The left arm spinner has taken six wickets in three games and will be eyeing another good show against Canterbury.
CS Team Form
The Stags have been ordinary with the bat in Super Smash 2023-24. They did post 206 against Northern Kights but have struggled to cross the 150 run mark in the next two games.
Tom Bruce (c), Will Young, Dane Cleaver (wk), William Clark, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Bayley Wiggins, Bevan Small, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox
Canterbury Kings vs Central Stags Head to Head
Canterbury have been very dominating against the Stags, especially in the last five games where they have won four games.
CTB vs CS Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
CTB Won |
CS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
32 |
17 |
14 |
0 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Canterbury Kings vs Central Stags Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Canterbury to win. The team has played good cricket in the tournament so far and also defeated Stags in the last game against them.
Who will win Canterbury Kings vs Central Stags T20 Match?
We suggest backing Canterbury to win as they are a better team, with most of their players in good form. Also, they have done well against Stags historically, winning four out of last five games.
Canterbury are clear favourites to win. The team has been very good in the on-going season, picking wins in two out of the three games. The likes of Henry Nicholls and Cole McConchie have been in great form with the bat while the bowlers have done well as well. Also, they have a great record against the Stags where they have won four out of the last five games so Canterbury are clear favourites to win.
Canterbury Kings to beat Central Stags
Jan 05, 2024
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
Leave Your Comment
We do our best to give you most accurate & useful match predictions and would love to hear from you. Let us know if we need to improve. Share your own predictions for the matches. Let's talk: