Super Smash League 2017-18

Central District Vs Auckland Aces

Match Stats:

Tournament– Super Smash League, 2017-18

Stadium– Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Date and Time– January 04, 04:10 PM Local

Match Info:-

The month-long Big Bash League has reached mid-way. The 20^th match of the series will be played tomorrow at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth between second spot holder Auckland Aces and second last spot holder Central Districts. This will be the second time; both the sides will come face to face. In their previous encounter, Auckland took an edge over Central Districts and won by 5 wickets. Both the teams have announced their squad for tomorrow’s match. The CD Vs AUK match preview is listed below.

Pitch Report:

Nothing much has been known about this venue. So nothing concrete can be said about how pitch will react. However, if we consider the ground stats, it can be said that the pitch favors batsmen more. Apart from this, the wicket remains the same throughout the match.

Ground Stats:

Total number of matches played – 1

Matches won by the side bowling first-1

Average 1st innings score at this ground-312

Average 2nd inning score at this ground-313

Highest total recorded at this venue-313/7 (49.2 Ov) by SL vs ZIM

Highest score chased at this venue-313/7 (49.2 Ov) by SL vs ZIM

Central Districts Team News:

• Skipper Will Young will lead the Districts
• Management has announced 12-member squad ahead of the match against Auckland

Central Districts Squad:

Will Young, Ben Wheeler, Jesse Ryder, Dane Cleaver, George Worker, Josh Clarkson, Ben Smith, Christian Leopard, Ryan McCone, Azaj Patel, Bevan Small, Blair Tickner

CD Probable Playing 11:

Will Young (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), Ryan McCone, Jesse Ryder, Ajaz Patel, Ben Wheeler, Bevan Small, Josh Clarkson, George Worker, Blair Tickner, Christian Leopard

Auckland Team News:

• Craig Cachopa will lead the Aces for tomorrow’s match
• A 13-member squad has been announced by the management

Auckland Squad-

Craig Cachopa, Michael Barry, Mark Chapman, Sam Curran, Donovan Grobbelaar, Ronnie Hira, Ben Horne, Ben Lister, Tarun Nethula, Teja Nidamanuru, Robbie O’Donnell, Jeet Raval, Sean Solia

AUK Probable Playing 11-

Craig Cachopa (c), Ben Horne (wk), Ben Lister, Ronnie Hira, Tarun Nethula, Michael Barry, Robert O’Donnell , Mark Chapman, Sam Curran, Sean Solia, Teja Nidamanuru

Please note: The CD Vs AUK match preview we are providing here is completely based on our research and understanding. We request you to choose your own playing 11 from the squad listed above. The preview provided here is just a sample for your dream 11 fantasy team for tomorrow’s match. 

Key Players:

Batsman-

George Worker (AUK-batting all-rounder)

Will Young (CD-batting all-rounder)

Bowler-

Azaz Patel (CD-bowler)

Tarun Nethula (AUK-bowler)

Wicket Keeper-

Ben Horne (AUK-wk)

India Fantasy Tip: – Try to pick more Auckland players. They have been brilliant so far in the entire series. In their previous encounter, Aces defeated Central Districts by 5 wickets.

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