Central Stags vs Auckland Aces, Super Smash 2020-21, Today Match Prediction 31 Dec 2020

cd vs auc Match Prediction & Analysis

Cricket is finally having a great time with lot of matches taking place at the same time with 3 Boxing Day tests alongside the Super Smash and Big bash T20 Leagues. Auckland will take on the host Central Districts on which will be last match of the year 2020 in the Kiwi circuits. Central Districts registered their first points on board after their victory over Northern Knights in their previous encounter whereas Auckland are yet to open their account with two losses in as many matches. They will look to put their first points on board to end the year on a high while Central Districts will look to continue their winning momentum in their home yard.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Central Stags Preview

Central Districts batting unit was led by George Worker`s knock of 71 runs at the top. Dane Cleaver (27 runs) and Josh Clarkson (25 runs) played vital hands in the middle order. Doug Bracewell (55 runs) and Leopard (18 runs) score runs at a rapid pace to take their team to a massive total of 223 runs.

Blair Tickner, Doug Bracewell, and Joey Field combined together to reduce opposition to 56/5 in 10 overs. Noema-Barnett took 3 wickets in the middle overs to stop the opposition from building any momentum in the chase. Barring Anton Devcich they never allowed any other player to cross the 20-run mark.

Top players to bet on:

George Worker – Worker has scored 99 runs across 2 matches at a good strike rate of 140. He will look to continue his good form with the bat in this match too.

Joey Field – Field has bowling figures of 2/26 & 2/32 in the two matches played so far.  He will look to continue his impressive form with the ball in the upcoming matches too.

Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:

George Worker, Bayley Wiggins, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Doug Bracewell, Christian Leopard, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner

Central Stags Actual Playing XI:

Dane Cleaver, Josh Clarkson, Ajaz Patel, George Worker, Doug Bracewell, Bayley Wiggins, Christian Leopard, Blair Tickner, Joey Field, Tom Bruce, Kieran Noema-Barnett

Auckland Aces Preview

Auckland batting unit has performed well scoring 170+ runs in both matches. Ben Horne and Sean Solia have come up 50+ knocks so far. William Donnell, Robert Donnell, and Graham Beghin have contributed with crucial 20+ cameos to build momentum in the middle. Auckland batting unit needs to continue their good form with more than one player posting a big score.

Auckland bowlers were taken for a lot of runs in both the matches played so far. They gave away 219 runs in their last match. Glenn Philips was the only bowler to have decent outing with bowling figures of 4-0-22-2 when rest of the bowling unit went for runs at over 11 RPO.

Top players to bet on:

Sean Solia – Sean Solia is in good touch with score of 75 & 30 in the two matches played so far. He will need to get quick runs at the top to put pressure on the opposition bowlers early on.

Danru Ferns – Ferns have taken 5 wickets in the two matches but his economy rate of 10.5 RPO is a big worry for the team. He must look to restrict the run flow in the upcoming matches to help his team restrict the opposition.

Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:

Graeme Beghin, Glenn Phillips, Sean Solia, William O Donnell, Robert ODonnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), Bradley Rodden, William Somerville, Olly Pringle, Ben Lister, Danru Ferns

Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:

Sean Solia, Benjamin Lister, Graeme Beghin, Bradley Rodden, Robert O'Donnell, Glenn Phillips, Danru Ferns, William O'Donnell, William Somerville, Ben Horne, Olly Pringle

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

New Plymouth has a hot and sunny weather on the match day. We expect no disturbances on the weather front in this match.

Venue Details

Pukkekura Park is a batting paradise and has shorter boundaries which will make life difficult for batsmen. Last match had a match tally of over 400+ runs at this venue. Bowlers will need to execute their plans to perfection as they have no margin of error on this track.

Toss: To Bat

Teams batting first has 4-1 win-loss record in the league so far. Teams are posting big scores on board and chasing teams failing to will the matches owing to run rate pressure building up.