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Central Stags beat Northern Brave by 64 runs when the two sides met earlier this season.
Back Central Stags as the winners of this game.
Tournament: | Super Smash, 2024-25 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 16.3°C|Light rain |
Northern Brave and Central Stags will face off in Hamilton this Tuesday for the 21st match of the Super Smash season. The Central Stags are riding high this season, securing the top spot with 20 points across seven games. Meanwhile, the Brave are not far off, positioned at third with 14 points gathered from six games. With one victory over the Brave already this season, Central Stags enter this encounter as the favorites.
142/8 in 20.0 7.1
165/9 in 20.0 8.25
187/5 in 20.0 9.35
SST20
Northern Districts beat Auckland Aces by 5 wickets
193/5 in 19.1 10.07
166/4 in 18.2 9.06
160/8 in 20.0 8
244/8 in 50.0
FT
Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 28 runs
272/7 in 50.0
Northern Brave have experienced a mixed bag in this Super Smash season, with three wins and two losses so far. Their recent 23-run victory against Canterbury has propelled them into the top three, giving the side a much-needed boost as they look to build consistency.
Katene D Clarke has led the batting charge, amassing 249 runs across five matches with a strike rate of 145. Joe Carter has also been reliable, contributing 181 runs at a brisk rate of 152, while Robert O’Donnell has shown glimpses of promise but hasn’t quite found his rhythm yet.
Clarke has made his presence felt in the bowling attack as well, taking 7 wickets in five games, though his economy rate of 10.70 has been a challenge. Neil Wagner and Frederick Walker have also chipped in effectively, claiming 7 and 6 wickets, respectively, to strengthen the team’s bowling options.
Joe Carter, Katene D Clarke, Ben Pomare (wk), Robert O’Donnell, Mitchell Santner, Brett Hampton, Jeet Raval (c), Kristian Clarke, Neil Wagner, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher
Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Robert O'Donnell, Brett Hampton, Ben Pomare, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner, Kristian Clarke, Mitchell Santner
Central Stags have had an impressive campaign so far, with five victories and just two losses. Their latest triumph against Canterbury saw them set a solid target of 190-4 while successfully defending it, restricting their opponents to 175-8.
Tom Bruce has led from the front, smashing 284 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 175.30. Jack Boyle has been a reliable partner at the top, contributing 268 runs in seven innings with a strike rate of 137.43. Curtis Heaphy offers a dependable presence in the middle order, capable of steadying the innings when required.
On the bowling side, Blair Tickner has stood out, claiming 13 wickets in just four matches, albeit with an economy of 10.70. Jayden Lennox and Angus Schaw have collectively added 14 wickets to the tally, providing much-needed balance to the Stags’ bowling lineup.
Jack Boyle, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Angus Schaw, Brett Randell, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Toby Findlay
Dane Cleaver, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, William Clark, Jack Boyle, Toby Findlay, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Will Young
Seddon Park in Hamilton provides a decent batting track, with a consistent bounce that allows batters to swing with confidence. Quick bowlers can get the ball moving early, especially if the weather’s a bit cloudy, and spinners tend to get some turn later on. The outfield’s pretty fast, meaning well-hit shots can rack up the runs. Teams usually opt to chase here, thanks to the pitch staying pretty even throughout the game.
Weather-wise, Hamilton’s looking at cloudy and breezy conditions, with a slight chance of rain making an appearance.
The average score at Seddon Park in domestic T20s is 165. In this season, the highest score achieved at the venue is Northern Brave’s 193-5 (19.1 overs) while chasing versus Auckland.
Two of the three completed games in Hamilton in this season of the Super Smash have gone to the team batting second. Given this trend, both teams are likely to field first in this match.
Northern Brave and Central Stags have enjoyed commendable runs this season. The Stags will look to strengthen their lead at the summit, while the Brave will be focused on breaking into the top two. Both teams are evenly matched on paper, but the Stags seem to have an advantage and are in better form overall. Moreover, they will be confident after defeating the Brave in their previous encounter. As a result, we’re backing the Stags to claim victory in this upcoming contest.
Back Central Stags as the winners of this game.
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