Who Will Win Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces?
Auckland Aces will look to extend their lead at the top of the points table when they go head-to-head with Canterbury Kings in this 18th match of Super Smash 2017/18. The match is scheduled to be played on January 1, 2018 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Live telecast will begin at 3:10 PM local time.
Canterbury vs Auckland: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sky Sport, Fox Sports
Live streaming: Bet365, Sky Go
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Canterbury vs Auckland, Super Smash 2017/18....
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
They were let down by their batsmen in the last game against Wellington Firebirds and they will be hoping for a better batting display against the Aces. Cam Fletcher will be the key man here. He is averaging 74.5 and is right up there amongst the season's leading run-scorers. Andrew Ellis is currently topping the wickets charts with ten wickets in five matches and he will be Canterbury's trump card with the ball. Tim Johnston who took two wickets last time will also be crucial with his off-spin.
Canterbury Predicted Playing 11
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Andrew Ellis (c), Chad Bowes, Michael Pollard, Leo Carter, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie, Cam Fletcher (wk), Todd Astle, Tim Johnston, Will Williams, Ed Nuttall
Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11
Robert O'Donnell is doing a good job with the bat. The middle-order batsman has a striking average of 143 and he along with Mark Chapman will be the key figures in this line-up. Even the skipper Craig Cachopa got into the groove with an unbeaten fifty against Otago Volts. Benjamin Lister notched up three wickets in that game and he will be spearheading Auckland's pace attack. Leg-spinner Tarun Nethula who has eight wickets in four games could also cause a few problems for Canterbury.
Auckland Predicted Playing 11
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Craig Cachopa (c), Sean Solia, Ben Horne (wk), Robert O'Donnell, Mark Chapman, Michael Barry, Benjamin Lister, Sam Curran, Ronnie Hira, Teja Nidamanuru, Tarun Nethula
Canterbury vs Auckland Prediction
While Canterbury Kings faced defeat in their last game, Auckland Aces are coming off back-to-back wins which means the momentum is going to be with them. The Kings however will be playing on their home ground where they have lost just once in their last five matches. But that solitary defeat had come against the Aces in the previous season. The Aces have beaten the Kings in their last three attempts and this will give them an upper hand going into this game. We thus predict Auckland to win this face-off.
Final Verdict: Back Auckland Aces to beat Canterbury Kings.
Jan 01, 2018
07:40 IST / 2:10 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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