Auckland vs Canterbury Kings, SS T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 08 January 2023

auc vs ck Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Auckland be looking to make a strong comeback when they take on Canterbury in the 15th match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition played at Josh Davies Oval in Queenstown on Sunday.

With one victory in four matches, Auckland are lying in the bottom half of the league table. Captain Robert O’Donnell will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show with the bat and ball.

On the other hand, Canterbury were completely outplayed by Wellington in all three departments. Captain Cole McConchie will be hoping that the side an learn from their mistakes and put in an improved performance against Auckland.

Earlier this season, Auckland registered a hard-fought win over Canterbury in a game played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Auckland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of George Worker, Mark Chapman, Cole Briggs, Robert O’Donnell, William O’Donnell and Ben Home to deliver the bulk of the runs in this fixture.

With 98 runs in four innings, wicket-keeper Ben Home topped the batting charts for Auckland In the previous match, George Worker found form with the bat for Auckland and scored 28 runs off 23 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Adithya Ashok and Matt Gibson to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Louis Delport was the standout bowler on display for Auckland and claimed 2 for 23 in his four overs.

Auckland Predicted Playing XI:

George Worker, Cole Briggs, Mark Chapman, Robert ODonnell (c), William O Donnell, Sean Solia, Ben Horne (wk), Louis Delport, Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns, Matt Gibson

Auckland Actual Playing XI:

Sean Solia, Cole Briggs, Matthew Gibson, George Worker, Ben Horne, Mark Chapman, Adithya Ashok, Robert O'Donnell, Danru Ferns, William O'Donnell, Louis Delport

Canterbury Kings Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Matthew Boyle, opener Chad Bowes, Leo Carter, wicket-keeper Cam Fletcher and skipper Cole McConchie, to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Canterbury failed to get going in their innings and could only score 132 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

In the previous match, Skipper Cole McConchie scored 35 runs off 36 balls with the help of four boundaries. Wicket-keeper Cam Fletcher scored 29 runs off 23 with the help of two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of, Henry Shipley, William O’Rourke, Blake Coburn, Ed Nuttal and Cole McConchie to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Henry Shipley bowled well for Canterbury and conceded 29 runs in his three overs.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Mitchell Hay, Henry Shipley, Todd Astle, Blake Coburn, William ORourke, Ed Nuttall

Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:

Leo Carter, Todd Astle, Angus McKenzie, Chad Bowes, Cameron Fletcher, Ken McClure, Zakary Foulkes, Cole McConchie, Ed Nuttall, Mitchell Hay, William O'Rourke

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Josh Davies Oval is going to provide some assistance to the quick bowlers. The batsmen will need to stay at the crease to produce notable scores. The weather forecast for Sunday's match looks perfect with sunny weather with light breeze.

Venue Details

Josh Davies Oval in Queenstown will host the 17th match of the 2022-23 Ford Trophy between Auckland and Canterbury.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 140 runs. The average first inning score at Queenstown is around 150 runs