Who Will Win Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights?
After two consecutive defeats, Canterbury Kings will look to get back on the winning track when they face Northern Knights in what will be the 21st game of the Super Smash 2017/18. The match is scheduled to be played on January 5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Live action will begin at 4:10 PM local time.
Canterbury vs Northern Knights: 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 Northern Knights, Super Smash 2017/18...
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
Their top-order batting will depend on Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham while Cam Fletcher who has scored the most runs for the Kings this season will be their biggest hope in the middle order. Latham looked in good form with a knock of 46 in his first game against Auckland and the team will want him to bat well against the Knights. Skipper Andrew Ellis has taken the most wickets in the tournament - 12 wickets in six matches - and he will be the key man in this bowling attack.
Canterbury Predicted Playing 11
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Andrew Ellis (c), Tom Latham (wk), Chad Bowes, Cam Fletcher , Ed Nuttall , Todd Astle, Jeremy Benton, Henry Nicholls, Tim Johnston, Cole McConchie, Michael Pollard
Northern Knights Team News & Playing 11
The opening pair of Anton Devcich and Tim Seifert will hold the key for the Knights when it comes to batting. Both are amongst the leading run-getters this season and scored 88* and 55 in the last game against Otago Volts. Devcich has also taken the most wickets for his side - 10 wickets in seven matches. He along with Daryl Mitchell who took a couple in the last game will be the main weapons with the ball.
Northern Knights Predicted Playing 11
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Dean Brownlie (c), Daniel Flynn, Chris Jordan, Sean Davey, Anton Devcich, Tim Seifert (wk), Brett Randell, Daryl Mitchell, Brett Hampton, Nicholas Frederick Kelly, Joe Walker
Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights Betting Odds
Northern Knights are the bookmakers' favorites to win this match at odds of 1.72 on Betfair, 1.70 on Unibet and 1.66 each on Bet365 and Betway. They are currently topping the points table with five wins and two losses in seven league matches. Canterbury Kings are fourth in the standings with three wins and as many defeats in six games. They are the underdogs at odds of 2.22 on Betfair, 2.20 on Bet365 and 2.15 each on Unibet and Betway.
Canterbury Kings vs Northern Knights Prediction
Canterbury Kings do have the home advantage on their side but they have not been as consistent as Northern Knights in this year's Super Smash. The Knights have won three out of the last five matches played against the Kings and this will give them plenty of confidence heading into this game. We thus predict the visitors to emerge victorious here.
Final Verdict: Back Northern Knights to beat Canterbury Kings at 1.72 on betfair, 1.70 on Unibet and 1.66 each on bet365 and betway.
Jan 05, 2018
08:40 IST / 3:10 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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