Auckland vs Northern Knights, SS T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 30 January 2023

auc vs nk Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Auckland will be looking to put on a decent show when they take on Northern Knights in the 26th match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition played at Josh Davies Oval in Queenstown on Monday.

In the previous match, Auckland Aces were completely outplayed by Northern Knights in all three departments. With two wins out of eight matches played, Auckland Aces are lying at the bottom of the league table.

On the other hand, Northern Knights will need to win their remaining two fixtures in order to keep their playoff hopes alive in the tournament. Captain Jeet Raval will be hoping that the side can bring their best cricket to the fore in this all-important clash.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Auckland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Cole Briggs, William O’Donnell, Robert O’Donnell, George Worker, Sean Solia and wicket-keeper Ben Home to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Auckland Aces struggled to get going in their innings and could only score 135 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

Tail-ender Kyle Jamieson scored 45 not out off 36 balls with the help of six fours and one six. Besides Jamieson, George Worker scored 23 runs off 28 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kyle Jamieson, Matt Gibson, Danru Ferns, Sean Solia, Louis Delport and Adithya Ashok to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Adithya Ashok was the standout bowler on display for Aces and claimed 2 for 36 in his four overs.

Auckland Predicted Playing XI:

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

Northern Knights Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tim Seifert, opener Katene Clark, Joe Carter, captain Jeet Raval, Henry Cooper and all-rounder Brett Hampton to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 152 runs in seven innings, wicket-keeper Tim Seifert is currently leading run-scorer in the tournament so far this season. Besides Seifert, Joe Carter has showcased excellent form for Knights and accumulated 137 runs at an average of 45.66.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Neil Wagner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Joe Walker, Brett Hampton, Frederick Walker and Kristiane Clark to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

With 8 wickets to his name, Brett Hampton is leading the bowling charts for Knights so far this season.

Northern Knights Predicted Playing XI:

Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Neil Wagner, Frederick Walker, Joe Walker

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Josh Davies Oval will provide a tight contest between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the Monday’s game is going to be sunny intervals with moderate breeze.

Venue Details

Josh Davies Oval in Queenstown is going to host the 26th match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition between Auckland Aces and Northern Knights.

Auckland Aces lost both their matches played at Queenstown.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The two previous matches played at Josh Davies Oval have been won by side batting second.