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Auckland Aces vs Central Stags, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
AUCK vs CD Win Probability
Toss Winner - Central Stags won the toss and choose to bowl first
Auckland Aces won by 8 runs (DLS Method)
Central Stags have won each of their last four Super Smash fixtures against Auckland, including once this season.
- Auckland Aces will need Dale Phillips, Cam Fletcher, and Harjot Johal to fire to get the job done.
- Central Stags’ main players are Dean Foxcroft, Dane Cleaver, and Ajaz Patel.
- The team batting first in Eden Park will need at least 180-190 to be able to apply some pressure on the chasing side.
We are backing Central Stags as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 18.1°C|Partly cloudy |
AUCK vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis
Auckland Aces will take on Central Stags in the final group match of the Super Smash 2026 at Eden Park. We've reached the critical stage now, and Auckland have positioned themselves well in second spot with 20 points from nine matches. The Stags, on the other hand, sit just one position behind with 18 points from their nine games. This match carries enormous weight as an Eliminator berth hangs in the balance. Based on recent performances, the Stags look like the more dangerous side, which gives them an advantage going into this contest.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
AUCK
L
L
W
W
L
AUCK
159/10 in 20.0 7.95
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 5 wickets161/5 in 18.4 8.62
216/6 in 20.0 10.8
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 17 runs199/4 in 20.0 9.95
CD
W
W
L
W
L
CD
134/4 in 19.3 6.87
SST20 2025-26
Central Stags beat Otago Volts by 6 wickets133/10 in 18.0 7.39
146/5 in 20.0 7.3
120/4 in 13.5 8.67
195/7 in 20.0 9.75
SST20 2025-26
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 2 runs197/3 in 20.0 9.85
139/6 in 20.0 6.95
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Central Stags by 9 wickets145/1 in 12.4 11.45
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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191/10 in 57.0
PS
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 61 runs
0/0 in 0.0
149/5 in 17.3
147/9 in 18.0
205/10 in 45.2
FT
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 39 runs
244/6 in 50.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Auckland Aces Preview
Auckland Aces have had a strong run in this year's Super Smash, winning four of their nine group matches and losing three to secure second spot on the table. Their batting and bowling units are working well in tandem, which puts them in a good position to make the Eliminator.
Dale Phillips has been their standout batter, scoring 248 runs across eight innings at a strike rate of 146.12. The seasoned campaigner has two half-centuries to his name and looks good for 30-40 runs in this match.
Cam Fletcher has been equally productive, compiling 155 runs from six innings at a strike rate of 155.
Auckland will feel the absence of Bevon Jacobs, their top run-scorer this season, as he's been called up for international duty. Without him available, Martin Guptill and Lachlan Stackpole will need to shoulder more of the batting load and deliver substantial contributions.
Their bowling attack has been equally effective, with Harjot Johal and Angus Olliver leading the way—they've taken 25 wickets between them. Ryan Harrison and Ben Lister add further depth as genuine wicket-takers in this lineup.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Sean Solia(c), Dale Phillips, Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher(w), Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Harjot Johal, Ben Lister
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Cameron Fletcher, Rohit Gulati, Angus Olliver, Dale Phillips, Sean Solia, Lachlan Stackpole, Adithya Ashok, Ryan Harrison, Harjot Johal, Adam Jones, Colin Munro
Central Stags Preview
Central Stags are third on the table with a 4-4 record. They've been pretty dependable on the whole and have hit some good form lately—three wins from their last four finished games heading into this one. This keeps them in a solid position to make the Eliminator.
Dean Foxcroft leads the run-scorers with 274 runs across eight innings, averaging 34.25 while striking at 131.
Dane Cleaver has been the other standout performer, smashing 241 runs in eight outings at a strike rate of 145.18.
Opener Will Young is another important part of this batting order, having made 169 runs in five matches at a rate of 155.
On the bowling front, Ajaz Patel and Joey Field have been the main threats for the Stags, taking 17 wickets between them. Jayden Lennox and Brett Randell have chipped in with 13 scalps combined, but there's not enough consistency in this attack to keep the opposition under pressure throughout.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Dean Foxcroft, Will Young, Dane Cleaver(w), Tom Bruce(c), Josh Clarkson, Sam Cassidy, Joey Field, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Brett Randell, Ajaz Patel
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Jayden Lennox, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Joey Field, Dean Foxcroft, Brett Randell, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Will Young, Sam Cassidy
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Straight boundaries are short at Eden Park Outer Oval, pushing teams to look skyward down the ground again and again. The square sides stretch further, so batters work gaps. The surface is firm and reliable with barely any change through forty overs. Bowlers turn to slower balls and wide channels instead of swing.
Cloudy skies are expected, and there is a chance of a morning shower.
AUCK vs CD Pitch Report
The average score at Eden Park Outer Oval this season in the Super Smash has been around the 200-run mark. For this crucial fixture, a first-innings score of 190+ would be needed to stay competitive.
Toss: To Bowl
With the weather expected to be cloudy and chances of rain around, the toss-winning skipper will prefer to bowl first in case the DLS comes into play in the second innings.
AUCK vs CD
Winning Prediction
The Stags have had Auckland's number lately—they've beaten them in all four of their most recent matchups, including once this season. Sure, Auckland sit second on the table right now, but they're struggling at the moment after losing their last two games. Losing Bevon Jacobs has been a real blow for them, and when you factor in that Central have won three of their past four matches, the Aces are facing an uphill battle. Auckland will need a big batting performance to turn things around here; otherwise we expect the Stags to cruise to another victory in this matchup.
We are backing Central Stags as the winners of this match.
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