AA vs NK Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Super Smash Auckland Aces vs Northern Knights 17 January

AA vs NK Dream 11 Team: The 18th match of the Super Smash 2020/21 is scheduled for 17th January. The Auckland Aces will face-off against Northern Knights. The AA team has lost all their 5 matches, while the NK team has managed to win only 1 out of 5 matches. For Aces, it will be upon Solia and Guptill to set a stable platform for the team. Their main batsmen Phillips has been unable to contribute effectively in this season. In the middle-order, contributions from W’O Donnel and R’O Donnel will be crucial for the team to finish well for the side. While the bowlers like Somerville and Lister has the capability to pick key wickets.

On the other side, Northern Knights have one of the best teams in the tournament but have been unable to taste enough victories this season. The opener Raval has good experience in the domestic circuit, while Seifert has been riding on a good form this season. In the middle-order, Devcich and Carter can provide valuable contributions to the team. The all-rounders Santner and Kuggeljin can be trusted due to their abilities in the T20 format. In the last match, Fredrick Walker took 3 wickets and would look to continue the same form.

Match Info

18th Match, Super Smash 2020-21
Auckland vs Northern Knights
Date- Sunday, January 17, 2021
Time- 03:10PM (Local time)- 07:40 AM (IST)
Stadium- Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
Streaming- Live/ Highlights on NZC Youtube Channel

Last match at the venue- Canterbury 55/0 (4.3) won by 10 wickets against Auckland 52/4 (5) in the 9th match of the Super Smash 2020/21.

AA vs NK Dream11 Team Prediction

AA Team News

The Auckland side has talented players like Phillips and Guptill in their side who have enough experience in the T20 format. The main downside for their team has been the weak bowling attack which has been unable to pick key wickets in a crucial juncture of the match. The team has no injury concerns and will be on course to register their first win in the tournament.

AA Playing 11 (expected)

Martin Guptill
Sean Solia
Glenn Phillips
Robert ODonnell (c)
William O Donnell
Ben Horne (wk)
William Somerville
Ross ter Braak
Louis Delport
Ben Lister
Danru Ferns

NK Team News

After having played 5 games, they have only won 1 match, which makes them stand at No. 5 positions in the points table with 2 points. The team has the presence of international players like Seifert and Santner which would look to boost the team’s morale with their performances. There are no injury concerns and the team is expected to play with the same Playing XI in the AA vs NK Dream 11 Team prediction.

NK Playing 11 (expected)

Tim Seifert
Jeet Raval
Anton Devcich (c)
Joe Carter
Mitchell Santner
Brett Hampton
Scott Kuggeleijn
Peter Bocock (wk)
Anurag Verma
Joe Walker
Frederick Walker

AA vs NK Today Match Prediction
The Northern Knights team may win this match due to the players like Siefert and Devcich who have been quite consistent in their performances in this domestic season. While Raval and Carter would like to use their experience to be a good support to them as well. For the Aces, the performances of Guptill and Phillips will be very important for the team to set a stable platform for the other batsmen. The Knights have a better bowling attack with the presence of Kuggelejin which will be helpful for them in the AA vs NK Today Match Prediction.

AA vs NK Dream11 Prediction Captain, Differential Picks

Captain picks

S Solia – The opener of the Auckland is in sublime form and is currently the leading run-scorer for them in this season.
T20 Career Record- 518 Runs, Bat. AVG. 24.66
S Solia in Super Smash 2020/21- 173 Runs, Bat. AVG. 34.60

T Seifert- The man-in form who has maintained his international form in the domestic circuit as well can be the right pick for the AA vs NK Dream 11 prediction.
T20 Career Record- 2193 Runs, Bat. AVG. 27.07
T Seifert in Super Smash 2020/21- 207 Runs, Bat. AVG. 34.50

W’O Donnell- The youngster of the Auckland team has an ability to contribute effectively within the middle order which is quite evident from the stats of this domestic season.
T20 Career Record- 130 Runs, Bat. AVG. 43.33
W’O Donnell in Super Smash 2020/21- 130 Runs, Bat. AVG. 43.33

Vice-Captain Picks

A Devcich- A player who has been impressive in the T20 format over the years has been consistent this season and has helped the team clinch key moments.
T20 Career Record- 3304 Runs, Bat. AVG. 24.84 and 74 Wickets, Bowl. AVG 26.62
A Devcich in Super Smash 2020/21- 16 Runs, Bat. AVG. 5.33

M Santner- A player who was been impressive in the middle-order and has contributed with the bowl as well in the international circuit and IPL can be one of the best picks for your fantasy team.
T20 Career Record- 1068 Runs, Bat. AVG 19.31 and 97 Wickets, Bowl. AVG 24.62
M Santner in Super Smash 2020/21- 23 Runs, Bat. AVG 12

G Philips- The player who has been effectively contributing to the New Zealand team can be one of the best performers for the Auckland team.
T20 Career Record- 2740 Runs, Bat. AVG. 31.13
G Philips in Super Smash 2020/21- 48 Runs, Bat. AVG. 12

Differential Picks

F Walker-The youngster who impressed everybody with his accuracy and wicket-taking ability can be a differential pick for your team.
T20 Career Record- 5 Wickets, Bowl. AVG 16.80
F Walker in Super Smash 2020/21- 5 Wickets, Bowl. AVG 16.80

M Guptill- The player who has been influential for the New Zealand team in the limited-overs format can be a good pick due to his experience.
T20 Career Record- 7399 Runs, Bat. AVG 32.45
M Guptill in Super Smash 2020/21- 6 Runs, Bat. AVG 6
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