Super Smash 2024-25, Match 15
- Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Time: 03:25 am GMT / 08:55 am IST / 4:25 pm local time
- Venue: McLean Park, Napier
- Live Stream: Spark Sport, TVNZ Duke, TVNZ
Match Overview
The Auckland Aces are set to face the Central Stags in the 15th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 at McLean Park, Napier. Both teams will aim to improve their standings, with Central Stags looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Otago Volts, and Auckland Aces seeking consistency in their campaign.
Team Form and Analysis
Auckland Aces
- Strengths:
- Experience in the batting lineup with players like Martin Guptill and Sean Solia.
- All-round contributions from James Neesham and Jock McKenzie.
- Weaknesses:
- Inconsistency in bowling, especially in defending totals.
- Struggles in the middle order.
- Recent Performance: A, NR, W, L, L.
Central Stags
- Strengths:
- Strong leadership from Tom Bruce and dependable top-order performances.
- Effective spin options with Ajaz Patel and Jayden Lennox.
- Weaknesses:
- Lower-order batting under pressure.
- Dependence on key players like Tom Bruce and Dane Cleaver for runs.
- Recent Performance: W, L, W, W, L.
Head-to-Head Records
- Overall Matches: 34
- Auckland Aces Wins: 19
- Central Stags Wins: 15
- Last 5 Matches:
- Auckland Aces: 1 win
- Central Stags: 4 wins
Venue Analysis – McLean Park, Napier
- Pitch Report:
The McLean Park surface is generally batting-friendly, with true bounce and a fast outfield. Pacers may extract early movement, while spinners could play a key role as the match progresses. - Average Score: 160-170 (T20 format).
Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, as chasing has been successful at this venue in recent matches.
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Captain: Jock McKenzie
- Vice-Captain: Tom Bruce
- Key Picks:
- Batsmen: Martin Guptill, Jack Boyle, William Clark, Tom Bruce.
- All-Rounders: James Neesham, Sean Solia, Josh Clarkson.
- Bowlers: Blair Tickner, Ajaz Patel, Danru Ferns.
Possible Playing XI
Auckland Aces
- Sean Solia (C)
- Martin Guptill
- Simon Keene
- William O’Donnell
- Cam Fletcher (WK)
- Jock McKenzie
- James Neesham
- Danru Ferns
- Benjamin Lister
- Louis Delport
- Michael Sclanders
Central Stags
- Tom Bruce (C)
- Curtis Heaphy
- Jack Boyle
- Dane Cleaver (WK)
- William Clark
- Blair Tickner
- Ajaz Patel
- Jayden Lennox
- Joey Field
- Ewald Schreuder
- Toby Findlay
Prediction
The Auckland Aces have a stronger head-to-head record, but the Central Stags are currently in better form. McLean Park’s conditions favor chasing, so the toss could play a crucial role.
Predicted Winner: Central Stags by a narrow margin.
Expected Scores:
- If Aces bat first: 165-175.
- If Stags bat first: 170-180.
This clash promises an exciting battle between bat and ball, with standout performances expected from key players like Tom Bruce and Martin Guptill.
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