ND vs AA T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024
Northern Brave will be up against Auckland in the 21st match of the Super Smash 2023-2024. The match will be played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui and will start at 8:30 AM IST on January 12.
Northern Brave have been poor in the tournament, losing four out of the five games. They started the tournament with a win over Central Stags but lost the following four games. They were thrashed by Canterbury in the previous game by 33 runs after they could only score 169 in chase of 203. The chances of Brave reaching the playoff are diminishing after every passing game.
Meanwhile, Auckland have faired well, with three wins and one defeat in the four completed games. Two of the matches were washed out due to rain. Auckland are placed second on the points table with 16 points. They defeated Canterbury by eight wickets in the previous game after they chased the target of 141 in the 16th over with eight wickets to spare.
Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces 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.
ND vs AA Match Toss Prediction
The wicket will be good for batting and the teams will be keen to chase as batting will get easier in second innings.
ND vs AA Pitch Report
The pitch will be good for batting. The conditions will be warm and there won’t be much help on offer for the bowlers. Batters should enjoy the conditions out there we could be in for a high scoring game.
Mount Maunganui Weather Report
The skies will be clear and rain will stay away from the game. The temperature will range between 21 and 16 degrees, making it very pleasant weather for cricket.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces, Super Smash 2024
Northern Brave Team News & Playing 11
ND Team News
Pete Bocock and Neil Wagner are back in the Brave Squad for the upcoming game against Auckland Aces. The team is likely to go with a similar combination, with Neil Wagner returning playing 11.
ND Key Players
- Tim Seifert- Tim Seifert will be a key player with the the bat for Brave. Seifert has been disappointing in the tournament so far but he is a quality batter and knows how to bounce back from these troublesome situations. He has played a couple of good innings for the team but has failed to carry on. He needs to ensure that once he is set he plays a big inning.
- Jeet Raval- Jeet Raval has batted well for the team, scoring 142 runs in five matches. Raval has also scored two fifties in the tournament. He too would like to carry the good form and play a big inning in the next game and help the team script a turn around.
- Scott Kuggeleijn- Scot Kuggeleijn is a very useful cricketer and has done well with both bat and ball. Kuggeleijn has picked crucial wickets for the team and have also chipped in with handy runs down the order.
ND Team Form
Brave have been terribly out of form and have lost four games on the trot. The team has been led down by the batters as none of them has shown any consistency.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing 11
Tim Seifert (wk), Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher
Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11
AA Team News
Finn Allen, Mark Chapman will miss the game against Northern Brave as they are part of the New Zealand squad for the T20 series vs Pakistan.
AA Key Players
- Martin Guptill- Martin Guptill score 85 in Auckland victory over Wellington. Guptill has runs behind him and in the absence of Allen and Chapman, will be the most important player for Auckland.
- Robert ODonnell- Robert ODonnell has played a couple of good innings for the team. He has scored 91 runs in four innings so far. ODonnell will be a key batter in the next game for Auckland.
- Danru Ferns- Danru Ferns has been top notch for Auckland in Super Smash 2023-24 season. He has taken nine wickets in just four innings for the team. Auckland will need him to continue good run with the ball in games to come.
AA Team Form
Auckland come into the match having picked up comprehensive victories over Wellington and Canterbury in last two games.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing 11
Cole Briggs, Sean Solia, Robert ODonnell (c), William ODonnell, Jock McKenzie, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Danru Ferns, Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Ben Lister
Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces Head to Head
Brave have been dominant against Auckland in Super Smash. The team is yet to lose a game against Auckland in last five matches. However, things can change in next game.
ND vs AA Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
ND Won |
AA Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
31 |
18 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Auckland to win. Auckland look a much more balanced team. They have the form and momentum on their side and deserve the favourites tag.
Who will win Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces T20 Match?
We suggest backing Auckland to win. Brave have been very ordinary so far, losing the last four games. The team has not shown any form in the tournament. Auckland, on the other hand, have been dominant.
Jan 12, 2024
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Bay Oval - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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