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Canterbury Kings Vs Northern Knights 21^st Match Dream 11 Fantasy Team Predictions

Super Smash League 2017-18

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Match Details:

Tournament- Super Smash League 2017-18

Stadium- Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Date and Time- Jan 05, 04:10 PM LOCAL

Match info:

With just a number of games left in the month-long tournament, Super Smash League 2017-18, the race to make into playoffs has triggered. The Hagley Oval ground will witness the class of Northern Knights with Canterbury Kings tomorrow evening. While being the top-spot holder, Knights have almost qualified to the playoffs, Kings are struggling to secure their place in the playoffs. Kings have played 6 matches so far and have won half of them. Moreover, it will be a tough fight for both the sides. The CTB Vs NK match preview is listed below.

Pitch Report:

The Hagley Oval in Christchurch is a good cricketing wicket. The Oval pitch aids pacers and offers even bounce throughout the game. The bowlers can really do the talking with the ball.

Ground Stats:

Total matches played at this ground-12

Matches won by the side batting first-8

Matches won by the side bowling first-4

Average 1st innings score at this ground-262

Average 2nd innings score at this ground-192

Highest total recorded at this venue-341/9 (50 Ov) by Sco vs Can

Lowest total recorded at this venue-117/10 (27.4 Ov) by SL vs NZ

Highest score chased at this venue-261/7 (49.3 Ov) by Sco vs Ken

Lowest score defended at this venue-131/4 (23 Ov) by NZ vs WI

CTB Team News:

• Skipper Andrew Ellis will lead the team
• Canterbury Kings are expected to play with the same squad

Canterbury Kings Squad–

Andrew Ellis, Ed Nuttall, Jeremy Benton, Michael Pollard, Todd Astle, Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Cam Fletcher, Henry Nicholls, Tim Johnston, Cole McConchie, Will Williams

CTB Probable Playing 11:

Andrew Ellis (c), Cam Fletcher, Tim Johnston, Jeremy Benton, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie, Tom Latham (wk), Henry Nicholls, Michael Pollard, Todd Astle, Ed Nuttall

NK Team News–

• Knights will play under the captaincy of Dean Brownlie
• The management has announced a squad ahead of the match
• A couple of familiar faces have made comeback

Northern Knights Squad–

Dean Brownlie, Anton Devcich, Brett Hampton, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Brett Randell, Chris Jordan,  Sean Davey, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Daniel Flynn, Joe Walker, BJ Watling

NK Probable Playing 11-

Dean Brownlie (c), Sean Davey, Anton Devcich, Brett Hampton, Tim Seifert (wk), Brett Randell, Daryl Mitchell, Daniel Flynn, Nicholas Frederick Kelly, Chris Jordan, Joe Walker

Please Note: The CTB Vs NK 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-

Dean Brownlie (NK)

Dean is a middle order batsman who can really hit hard.

Bret Hampton (NK)

Although Bret is a bowling all-rounder, he comes on one-down.

Chad Bowes (CTB)

Chad Bowes comes at number 3 and a lot depends on his prowess.

Bowler-

Chris Jordan (NK) 

Chris is an economical wicket-taker Knights’ bowling line-up

Brent Randell (NK)

He is a match-winner bowler for Knights

Tim Johnston (CTB)

He is one of the key bowlers for Kings

All-rounder-

Anton Devcich (NK)

Apart from scoring 88 not out he also bowled economically well in the previous match. Devcich also took 1 wicket.

Daryl Mitchell (NK)

Although he didn’t get to bat in the last match, Daryl took 2 wickets.

Andrew Ellis (CTB)

Kings’ skipper Ellis really play a key role in team’s winning.

Wicketkeeper-

Tim Seifert (NK)

He opens the inning for Knights and is really in good touch.

CTB Vs NK Match Prediction:-

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