Northern Knights vs Auckland, Super Smash 2020-21
Northern Knights bid for a third straight win in the 2020-21 Super Smash against an Auckland Aces team who, despite recording their first win of the season last time out, remain bottom of the table. The match, on January 29, takes place at Hamilton’s Seddon Park and the match is slated to start at 15:20 local time.
The Knights beat Auckland in a rain-affected match when they last met, and then beat Canterbury Kings in another rain-shortened game last time out. They have three wins to their name in total but have climbed away from the bottom with their recent form.
Auckland, meanwhile, had Mark Chapman to thank as they bounced back from that defeat with their first win of the season. He smashed 73 from 34 balls in a total of 199/6 against Central Stags last time out, who could only reach 182/7 in reply.
NK vs AUK Live Streaming
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NK vs AUK Toss Prediction
Northern Knights have been happy to win the toss and field in their last two games and could be keen to do the same again.
Pitch Report
Seddon Park has seen some low scores so far, with bowlers on top.
Weather Report
Warm and dry all day, there will be no repeat of Northern’s recent rain-shortened games.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Northern Knights vs Auckland, Super Smash 2020-21.
Northern Knights Team News & Playing 11
NK Team News
Northern Knights have their New Zealand contingent available again, having welcomed back Kane Williamson for a rare appearance last time out. Stacked with international talent, the Knights could welcome another Black Cap international back too – Mitchell Santner is likely to slot straight back into the XI.
NK Key Players
- Kane Williamson: The New Zealand captain scored a tidy 34* from 27 balls to help the Knights to victory last time out and his rare availability bolsters their batting considerably.
- Tim Southee: The paceman has taken 1-18 and 2-30 in the last two matches, and he can swing the bat if he is called upon to as well.
- Trent Boult: The New Zealand opener is another key figure in this strong, international-packed Northern Districts’ bowling line-up.
NK Team Form
Northern Knights have won their last two matches, both of which were affected by rain, to climb away from the bottom of the table. They were set 107 in 11 overs to beat Auckland Aces in the first of those games, and got home with a ball to spare thanks to Mitchell Santner’s late hitting. Then, last time out, the bowlers shared the wickets as they bowled Canterbury Kings out for 118. In reply, they were set 91 in 14 overs and Kane Williamson’s 34* helped them to an eight-wicket win.
Northern Knights Predicted Playing 11
Tim Seifert (wk), Katene Clarke, Kane Williamson, Colin de Grandhomme, Anton Devcich (c), Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee, Anurag Verma, Joe Walker, Trent Boult
Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11
AUK Team News
After a first win of the season last time out, Auckland Aces could stick with a winning side, with Martin Guptill opening with Sean Solia, and Glenn Phillips coming in at three.
AUK Key Players
- Martin Guptill: The big-hitting opener’s reputation in T20 cricket goes before him and the Aces will be keen for him to start firing again in Super Smash.
- Glenn Phillips: Another big-hitting batsman up the order, who has made his name around the globe when it comes to T20 cricket.
- Kyle Jamieson: Took 11 wickets in the second test against Pakistan before linking up with Auckland, who will hope he can replicate that form. He took 1-23 and 0-25 in the two matches prior to this one.
AUK Team Form
Auckland Aces claimed their first win of the season last time out. After a rain-affected loss when these teams last met, the Aces bounced back as Mark Chapman smashed 73 from 34 balls in a total of 199/6 against Central Stags. In reply, the Stags could only manage 182/7.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing 11
Martin Guptill, Sean Solia, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Ross ter Braak, William Somerville, Louis Delport, Benjamin Lister
Northern Knights vs Auckland Aces Head to Head
Northern Knights have won seven of their last eight meetings against Auckland Aces, including each of the last three in a row. They won both last season and maintained that form as Mitchell Santner’s late hitting got them over the line in a rain-shortened chase last time out. Glenn Phillips had previously smashed 68 from 33 balls in Auckland’s 140/6 from 14 overs, before Santner helped the Knights to 109/5 in 9.5 overs, chasing 107 from ten overs.
NK vs AUK Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
NK Won |
AUK Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 27 |
14 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Knights vs Auckland Aces Betting Odds
Northern Knights are big favourites to win this match with their international players all available, and the Aces out of form this season too.
Northern Knights Bet365 Odds
- NK to win: Northern Knights are 1.57 favourites to win with Bet365.
- NK top team batsman: Kane Williamson top-scored on his return last time out and he and Tim Seifert are both 3.50 to finish this game as the Knights’ top team batsman. Anton Devcich is 5.00, while Colin de Grandhomme is 6.00. Mitchell Santner is 10.00 after his match-winning knock last time these teams met.
- NK top team bowler: Trent Boult and Tim Southee are both 3.75 to be Northern Knights’ top team bowlers in this game as the Knights profit from having their New Zealand stars available. Scott Kuggeleijn is 4.50, as are Mitchell Santner and Anurag Verma.
Auckland Aces Bet365 Odds
- AUK to win: Auckland Aces are 2.37 outsiders with Bet365.
- AUK top team batsman: Big-hitting opener Martin Guptill is 3.60 to be Auckland Aces’ top team batsman, while Glenn Phillips can be backed at 3.75. Mark Chapman is priced at 5.00 with Bet365 and Robert O’Donnell is available at 6.00.
- AUK top team bowler: William Somerville is 3.50 to be Auckland Aces’ top team bowler with Bet365 and Kyle Jamieson, back in the team after his test heroics, is 3.75. Benjamin Lister is 5.00 and Louis Delport is 5.50 after his wickets of late too.
Northern Knights Betway Odds
- NK to win: Northern Knights are 1.57 favourites to win with Betway.
- NK top team batsman: Kane Williamson is 2.80 favourite to be Northern Knights’ top team batsman with Betway, while Tim Seifert can be backed at 3.25. Colin de Grandhomme is 5.50 with Betway and captain Anton Devcich is as high as 8.00. Mitchell Santner is 13.00.
- NK top team bowler: Betway are offering 4.00 on Tim Southee to be Northern Knights’ top team bowler and the same on Trent Boult. Scott Kuggeleijn is 4.75 with Betway, as is Anurag Verma, but Mitchell Santner is a shorter price of 4.33.
Auckland Aces Betway Odds
- AUK to win: Auckland Aces are 2.25 outsiders to win with Betway.
- AUK top team batsman: Glenn Phillips and Martin Guptill can both be backed at 3.25 with Betway to be Auckland Aces’ top team batsman in this match. Mark Chapman, their star man last time out, is then 4.75 with Betway. Sean Solia and Robbie O’Donnell are 5.50 and 7.00 respectively.
- AUK top team bowler: Kyle Jamieson has taken one wicket in his two appearances so far but Betway have him listed as 3.25 favourite to be the Aces’ top team bowler after his recent international form. Ben Lister is next on the list at 3.60 and William Somerville is 3.75. Ross ter Braak is 4.00 and Louis Delport can be backed at 4.50.
🏆 Northern Knights vs Auckland Aces Prediction
Northern Knights have their international stars all available and they can earn a third straight win as they bid to take full advantage of that.
Jan 29, 2021
07:50 IST / 2:20 GMT
Seddon Park - Hamilton, New Zealand
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