CTB vs ND T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Final Super Smash 2023
Canterbury Kings take on Northern Brave in the 2022-23 Super Smash Final on Saturday evening at the Hagley Oval. This is a repeat of the 2021-22 Super Smash Final which saw Northern Brave win by 56 runs in Hamilton last January. The Kings finished top of the group stage with Brave two points behind in third. Read on as we preview this game. The final gets underway in Christchurch at 18:30 local time.
Canterbury Kings have only lost one game since New Year’s Day and have plenty of winning momentum built up. They have had no problem against Northern Brave in both fixtures this season.
Northern Brave have won their last two games by four wickets and 16 runs. They have lost only one match in 2023 and will fancy their chances of causing Canterbury Kings some problems in the final.
Canterbury Kings vs Northern Brave T20 Live Streaming
This match will be shown live on BT Sport, SKY Sports NZ and Hotstar.
Super Smash 2022 Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and Hotstar.
CTB vs ND Match Toss Prediction
Fielding first has been the main choice of skippers across the tournament and at this venue. We predict that both captains will want to field first and bat second in this final.
CTB vs ND, Hagley Oval Pitch Report
Hagley Oval has a reputation for bringing the best out of the top batters and bowlers. There is something for everyone in the pitch and a par score will be no higher than 165-170.
Christchurch Weather Report
It will be partly cloudy throughout this evening game in Christchurch. The forecast is for the humidity levels to increase as the game progresses but there is no danger of rain.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Canterbury Kings vs Northern Brave, Final Super Smash 2023
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CTB Team News
After losing Match 28 to Otago Volts, by four wickets with three balls remaining, their first defeat after four successive victories, the Kings kept faith with the same group of players for their return fixture in Match 30. We expect to see the same XI again for this final.
CTB Key Players
- Chad Bowes - The right-handed 30 year old opener is the second highest run scorer in the tournament. He has hit four scores over 50 so far.
- Leo Carter - The number three batter is averaging 53.60 across this season and hit 29 not out from 20 balls in the final group stage game.
- Zakary Foulkes - The 20 year old right-arm medium pacer dismissed Josh Finnie and Matthew Bacon against Otago Volts. He is one of the most in-form bowlers in the competition.
CTB Team Form
Canterbury Kings have won five of their last six matches in the tournament.
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Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Todd Astle, William O’Rourke, Ed Nuttall
Northern Brave Team News & Playing 11
ND Team News
Ahead of the Elimination Final win over Otago Volts, Northern Brave made one change to their XI. Out went Frederick Walker with Mitchell Santner, who had just captained New Zealand during their ODI series in India, coming back into the side.
ND Key Players
- Katene Clarke - The 23 year old right-handed opener produced six fours and five sixes with an incredible innings of 73 runs from 39 balls in the Elimination Final.
- Neil Wagner - The left arm pace bowler is of international standard and has been excellent for Brave since returning to the side. He has eight wickets from his last three Super Smash 2023 games.
- Mitchell Santner - The bowling all-rounder came straight into the team and hit 18 not out from 10 balls but was expensive with the ball on Thursday. He is a top performer across bowling and batting.
ND Team Form
Northern Brave have not lost any of their last four matches and have picked up three victories during this run.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing 11
Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Brett Hampton, Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Mitchell Santner, Henry Cooper, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner, Joe Walker
Canterbury Kings vs Northern Brave Head to Head
These two teams have been very well matched over the years of the Super Smash with Northern Brave currently leading the overall head to head 17-16. However, Canterbury Kings have won both of the games this season.
CTB vs ND Head to Head Stats in T20's
|
Matches Played |
CTB Won |
ND Won |
Tie |
NR |
Overall |
34 |
16 |
17 |
0 |
1 |
Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Canterbury Kings vs Northern Brave Betting Odds
The bookmakers expect the form from the group stage to be replicated in this game. They have Canterbury Kings as the favourites to win this match.
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Who will win Canterbury Kings vs Northern Brave T20 Match?
There are some excellent T20 players on both teams and the additions of Mitchell Santner and Neil Wagner have made a big difference to Northern Brave. However, Canterbury Kings have been too strong across the tournament.
🏆 Canterbury Kings vs Northern Brave Prediction
It has been another exciting Super Smash competition and, with neither team running away with the group stage, we are expecting a close final to end the tournament. Neil Wagner and Brett Hampton will cause plenty of problems for Canterbury Kings’ batters but we think that the Kings bowlers will be equally as effective. Our prediction is for a competitive contest in Christchurch and a victory for Canterbury Kings.
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