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Auckland Aces vs Northern Brave, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
AUCK vs ND Win Probability
Toss Winner - Auckland Aces won the toss and choose to bowl first
Northern Brave won by 107 runs
Can Auckland stop the in-form Northern Brave?
- Northern Brave have won 4 matches in a row
- Auckland Aces have won both home games so far
- Northern Brave have an in-form top order
Auckland Aces to win
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.2°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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AUCK vs ND Match Prediction & Analysis
Auckland Aces will take on Northern Brave at Eden Park Outer Oval in the 26th match of Super Smash 2025-26. The second-placed hosts will face a tough challenge from the table-toppers who are coming in red-hot form.
Aces have a strong overall squad and have won four of their eight matches so far, while losing just two. Their batting has been pretty impressive until the last game against the Central Stags, where they suffered a collapse, resulting in a 10-run loss while chasing a small total.
For the Northern Brave, their top order has been crucial in delivering consistent match-winning performances. The middle and lower middle order haven’t been exposed as much, and if the hosts get through the top 3 in the power play, the visitors will find themselves in unknown territory.
With Ben Lister, Siddesh Dixit, and Harjot Johal in the side, the Auckland Aces pack a strong punch in the bowling attack. They will pose a threat to the visiting side, with their in-form and consistent wicket-taking.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AUCK
L
W
W
L
W
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
200/6 in 20.0 10
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 88 runs112/10 in 15.1 7.38
ND
W
W
W
W
L
ND
146/5 in 20.0 7.3
120/4 in 13.5 8.67
240/4 in 20.0 12
SST20 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Canterbury Kings by 87 runs153/9 in 20.0 7.65
181/10 in 19.5 9.13
SST20 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Brave by 13 runs194/3 in 20.0 9.7
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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187/5 in 20.0
SST20
Northern Districts beat Auckland Aces by 5 wickets
193/5 in 19.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Auckland Aces Preview
Auckland Aces will be aiming for the top spot in the points table. They are just one win away from toppling the Brave from their number 1 spot in the points table.
They have an in-form bowling attack that has delivered impactful performances consistently in the last few games. Though the batters failed to chase down 143 runs in the last match, the Auckland Aces will still be confident coming to Eden Park Outer Oval for their remaining two matches of the season.
They have been excellent at home, and the batters scored 200+ in their last game against Northern Knights, which was abandoned due to rain. Martin Guptill led the side while also opening the innings in the absence of Sean Solia in the last outing.
Sean Solia, Martin Guptill, and Dane Phillips are the reliable top-order batters in this lineup. These three bring in plenty of experience, and we expect them to deliver a great start to the Aces’ innings.
Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, and Cam Fletcher are other big names in the middle order. Of these three, only Jacobs featured in the last match, as others like Lachlan Stackpole and Ryan Harrison joined the batting order.
The change in the middle order could have affected the team’s overall balance in the last game. Nevertheless, they should still manage to stage a comeback in this game with the top 3 batters leading the charge for Auckland Aces.
Harjot Johal is in fine rhythm with the ball and, along with Siddhesh Dixit, will be a key wicket-taker to watch out for. These two will lead the bowling attack, and the inclusion of Ben Lister has further strengthened the bowling department. He was wicketless in the last match, but has been one of the key performers for Auckland Aces over the years.
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Martin Guptill (c), Dale Phillips (wk), Adam Jones, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Ryan Harrison, Siddhesh Dixit, Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver, Rohit Gulati, Ben Lister
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Cameron Fletcher, Benjamin Lister, Angus Olliver, Dale Phillips, Sean Solia, Lachlan Stackpole, Adithya Ashok, Martin Guptill, Ryan Harrison, Harjot Johal, Colin Munro
Northern Brave Preview
Northern Brave feature a strong and experienced batting lineup. They will be put to the test if the in-form Aces’ bowling attack sends the top order batters packing early in the game.
Katene D Clarke’s hundred in the last match propelled Northern Brave to a massive 233-run total. He has been supported by Brett Hampton quite well in the last few outings. These two opening batters are key to a big score.
After Mitchell Santner and skipper Ben Pomare failed to deliver anything significant in the middle order, there was a rejig in the batting lineup, with Joe Carter and Robert ODonnell coming in at 3 and 4.
ODonnell was also the skipper for the last match. He scored 41 off 19 balls at number 4, helping Northern Brave finish on a high. Scott Kuggeleijn comes in at number 5, followed by Xavier Bell and wicket-keeper Ben Pomare.
On paper, it is a solid batting lineup with plenty of match-winners in key positions and the opening batters delivering consistently. However, in case of an early collapse, there may be a crisis with a lot of pressure on the underperforming middle order.
There is a great variety in the bowling attack. Northern Brave have some promising players in the bowling department who will be crucial in restricting the hosts to a par score. Matthew Fisher and Scott Kuggeleijn will lead them with their consistent performances, while supported by Zak Gibson and all-rounders Brett Hampton and Tim Pringle.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Katene D Clarke, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Robert ODonnell (c), Xavier Bell, Ben Pomare (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Ollie White, Zak Gibson, Matthew Fisher
Northern Brave Actual Playing XI:
Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Zak Gibson, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Ben Pomare, Fergus Lellman, Josh Brown, Robert O'Donnell, Xavier Bell
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
While there is a chance of light rain early in the morning in Auckland, we expect mostly sunny skies around the match time with a high of 24 degrees Celsius. There should not be any interruptions during the game, and with the overcast conditions, the pacers might find some movement through the air.
AUCK vs ND Pitch Report
It is a balanced wicket at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland, with the average first innings score in the last 10 T20s played here being 165 runs. In the first match played here this season, Auckland Aces scored 200 runs while batting first. However, the bowlers had the upper hand in the second game, as the hosts bowled out the Canterbury Kings for 132 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
There hasn’t been any clear advantage to either batting or bowling first on this ground this season. The team batting first has won one of the two matches played here so far. However, in the previous season, teams batting first won all the 4 matches played on this ground. Considering the current form of both teams, we reckon that batting first and having runs on the board will be the preferred strategy in this game.
AUCK vs ND
Winning Prediction
The hosts will have the upper hand with the home conditions favouring them. They have a great record here, and this year, the Aces have outplayed the opposition in both home games so far. Northern Brave’s middle order could be a vulnerability, while their bowling is also dependent on a few players. As such, Auckland Aces will start as the favourites in our match prediction.
Auckland Aces to win
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