330% up to ₹65,000 on your 1st Deposit with Reg Code: TOPBK
CLAIM NOWCentral Stags vs Canterbury Kings, SST20, Today Match Prediction 30 December 2023
Toss Winner - Central Stags won the toss and choose to bowl first
Canterbury Kings beat Central Stags by 33 runs (D/L) method
Challenge for Central Stags' batters against Canterbury Kings
- Central Stags have won only once in the last four games against Canterbury Kings
- Central Stags openers have struggled in both games the side has played
- Canterbury Kings have depth in their batting and bowling, adding to the advantage
Canterbury Kings to win
| Tournament: | Super Smash, 2023-24 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 18.6°C|Patchy rain possible |
Play with best betting app for India s! Get TheTopBookies App and gain access to all safe and secure Indian gambling mobile applications.
CD vs CANT Match Prediction & Analysis
We are through the first round of games in the Super Smash 2023-24. In the 9th match, the Central Stags will be up against the Canterbury Kings. The Central Stags saw their last game against the Auckland Aces being washed away. The Canterbury Kings also had a similar fate against the Otago Volts in their last game.
It will be an important game for both teams, especially the Canterbury Kings, who are 5th on the points table. They have enjoyed a good record against the Central Stags in the past and shall look to do the same. The Stags have a few issues with the consistency of their top order, and we expect a close game between the two teams.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
W L L W W
CD
CANT
L L L L W
CANT
185/5 in 20.0 9.25
158/10 in 17.5 8.86
247/8 in 50.0 4.94
192/10 in 44.0 4.36
220/10 in 49.2 4.46
157/10 in 32.0 4.91
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
Show More Show Less
TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Stags Preview
The Central Stags shared points with the Auckland Aces after rain played spoilsport in the last game. The side sits third on the points table, and they will look to improve their position with a win. Tom Bruce would like to see key players in the side deliver the goods in this game.
The side will expect a good start from Will Young and Tom Bruce as they will be up against a strong bowling attack. Dane Cleaver is in good form and will look to build partnerships with William Clark and Josh Clarkson. Doug Bracewell is an excellent finisher and adds strength to the lower middle order along with Bevan Small.
They have a strong bowling attack, and the side will expect a good start in this game from Azak Patel and Blair Tickner. Joey Field and Jayden Lennox will look to check the scoring rate in the middle overs. Bruce and Josh Clarkson add variety to this attack, making it formidable.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Bruce (c), Will Young, Dane Cleaver (wk), William Clark, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Bevan Small, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Tom Bruce, Will Young, William Clark, Bayley Wiggins, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Bevan Small, Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson
Canterbury Kings Preview
Cole McConchie's side comes into this game after sharing the points with Otago Volts in a rain-affected game. They had started the season with a loss against the Auckland Aces and shall be eying their first win for the tournament in this contest. McConchie would like to see a good show from his bowlers to win this game.
Chad Bowes and Matthew Boyle will look to deliver a positive start and lay a strong platform at the top. The middle order has experience, and the side will expect partnerships between Leo Carter, McConchie, and Mitchell Hay. Michael Rippon, Bevon Jacobs, and Zakary Foulkes add depth to the batting.
Zakary Foulkes and Fraser Sheat will look to strike early as the Stags' batters have struggled this season. Angus McKenzie and Michael Rae will enjoy the conditions and have an important role in the middle overs. The side will also expect a good show from Rippon and McConchie in the ing role.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Cole McConchie (c), Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Leo Carter, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Bevon Jacobs, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Fraser Sheat, Michael Rae
Canterbury Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash, 2023-24
Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:
Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Ken McClure, Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rae, William O'Rourke, Matthew Hay
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies would be overcast at New Plymouth, making the batting conditions difficult. The pitch doesn't have much for the bowlers, and the ball comes to the bat nicely. The side that bats first in the game would need to target a score of 170 runs on this surface.
CD vs CANT Pitch Report
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, is a small venue, making it easy for the batsmen to score runs here. Batsmen can play their strokes up here. The pitch has good bounce, and this is something that fast bowlers enjoy here. Spinners have struggled at this venue as they lack much assistance.
Toss: To Bowl
The pitch will assist the bowlers early in the day. Batting against the new ball won't be easy on this wicket, but we expect the conditions to improve in the second half. The side that wins the toss in this game shall have no hesitation in bowling first.
CD vs CANT
Winning Prediction
Central Stags have struggled with the bat at the top. It is a major worry for the side, and they will need runs from their openers to do well in this game. The Canterbury Kings have a good record against the Stags and depth in their batting. We expect a close game, but going by the record, the Kings shall have a slight edge.
Canterbury Kings to win
1xBet
330% up to ₹65,000 on your 1st Deposit with Reg Code: TOPBK