ND vs CTB T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024
Northern Brave will be up against Canterbury Kings in the 26th match of the Super Smash 2023-2024. The match will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton and will start at 10:00 AM IST on January 18
Northern Brave has had a poor tournament. They have played seven games and lost five of the matches. They still, however, have a slim chance of qualifying for the playoffs if they win the remaining three games. The team managed to beat Wellington in the last game after bowling them out of 102 and then chasing the target with seven wickets to spare.
Meanwhile, Canterbury Kings have blown hot and cold. They have played eight games, winning three and losing three while two games were washed out due to rain. Canterbury suffered a 21 run defeat to Wellington in the last game.
Northern Brave vs Canterbury Kings T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast the Super Smash 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 CTB Match Toss Prediction
The captains have preferred to bat first as the conditions has eased out and it is always good to have runs on the board.
ND vs CTB Pitch Report
The pitch will be flat and good for run scoring. There won’t be much movement on offer and batters can easily adjust to the pace and bounce. It is a high scoring venue so we can be in for a run feast.
Hamilton Weather Report
The conditions will be cloudy, with a five percent chance of rain. Also, the humidity will be 65 percent and the temperature will range between 28 and 18 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Northern Brave vs Canterbury Kings, Super Smash 2024
Northern Brave Team News & Playing 11
ND Team News
Northern Brave have been very poor this season and their batters have been one of the main reasons for their poor show. However, team should not make many changes. Neil Wagner will return to the playing XI as he has been included in the squad for the next game.
ND Key Players
- Jeet Raval - Jeet Raval has blown hot and cold in the tournament but he has been the best batter for the Brave this season. Jeet Raval has scored 180 runs in 7 matches for the team.
- Scott Kuggeleijn - Kuggeleijn has often been promoted in the batting this season and he has played a couple of decent knocks. Also, he is a handy option with the bat so he can be a game changer for Brave this season.
- Matthew Fisher - Matthew Fisher has bowled well for Brave this season. Even though he has not picked many wickets, he has been consistent with lines and lengths so a match winning performance should not be counted out.
ND Team Form
Brave have been below par so far in Super Smash 2023-24. The team has been let down by the batters as none of the batters have been able to bat with any sort of consistency.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing 11
Katene Clarke, Peter Bocock (wk), Jeet Raval (c), Kristain Clarke, Zak Gibson, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Fisher, Tim Pringle, Freddy Walker/Neil Wagner
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CTB Team News
Canterbury as a team has been inconsistent but there have been a few good individual performance. The squad for the next game has not been announced but there should be no major changes in the team.
CTB Key Players
- Henry Nicholls - Henry Nicholls has found form after a slow start to the tournament. He has raced to 213 runs in 7 matches he has played in the Super Smash 2024. Nicholls has scored two fifties as well.
- Tom Latham - Tom Latham is a quality batter but has performed below expectations this season. However, he made 44 in the last game against Wellington and the knock would have got his rhythm back. Latham can play a big innings in next game.
- Zakary Foulkes - Zakary Foulkes has been the best bowler for Kings this season, taking nine wickets in eight games. One would feel that the wickets could have been more but he has been economical which has more than made up for the lack of wickets.
CTB Team Form
Canterbury has blown hot and cold. The team has been inconsistent in terms of batting performances. They have failed to put together back to back good performances with the bat.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Michael Hay (WK), Cole McConchie (c), Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, , Angus McKenzie, Frazer Sheat, William ORourke
Northern Brave vs Canterbury Kings Head to Head
It has been a very close fight between the teams in Super Smash. Canterbury have managed to win 17 games while Brave have won 18 games. Canterbury defeated Brave in the first meet of the on-going tournament.
ND vs CTB Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
ND Won |
CTB Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
35 |
18 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Brave vs Canterbury Kings Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Canterbury to win. They have been the better of the two teams, winning three matches. Also, they have more players in form.
Who will win Northern Brave vs Canterbury Kings T20 Match?
We suggest backing Canterbury to win. While both teams have been inconsistent, Canterbury seem to have more players in form. The likes of Henry Nicholls and Cole McConchie have done well with the bat while the bowlers have also been decent. For Brave, none of the batters have been in form.
Jan 18, 2024
10:00 IST / 4:30 GMT
Seddon Park - Hamilton, New Zealand
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