Last Update on: January 17th, 2021 at 11:32 am
In a clash of two teams at the bottom of the points table, Auckland Aces will host fifth-ranked Northern Knights in yet another match of Dream11 Super Smash. This will be the first contest between the two sides in this edition of the tournament.
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Details:
The 18th game of the Dream11 Super Smash T20 tournament will be played between Northern Knights and Auckland Aces on 17th of January at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.
The game is scheduled to begin at 07:40 AM IST and can be viewed live on FanCode in India.
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Preview:
Northern Knights are having a poor tournament so far, they are currently 5th on the points table with just 1 win in 6 matches, but they have 4-1 head to head advantage over Auckland in recent 2 years. They las replayed against Canterbury Kings in which they lost by 6 wickets.
Auckland Aces, on the other hand, are at the absolute bottom of the points table, they are in fact winless in this tournament, they are having a 5 match losing streak.
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Weather Report:
The weather forecast looks a bit worrisome, the temperature is expected to be around 21-25°C on the match day, the sky will be covered with some scattered clouds and there are little chances of rain during the match.
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Pitch Report:
The surface at Auckland is a bowling-friendly and is best suited for fast bowlers, and with added overcast conditions bowlers are expected to dominate in this match.
Average 1st innings score:
136
Record of chasing teams:
100% of the matches have been won while bowling first here in recent 5 matches.
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Injury Update:
(Will be added when there is an update)
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Probable XIs:
Auckland Aces: Sean Solia, Graeme Beghin, William O’Donnell, Robert O’Donnell, Ben Horne, Ollie Pringle, Ryan Harrison, William Somerville, Ross ter Braak , Ben Lister, Louis Delport.
Bench: Mark Chapman, Craig Cachopa, Ben Horne.
Northern Knights: Tim Seifert, Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Anton Devcich, Mitchell Santner, Brett Hampton, Jack Gibson, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher, Scott Kuggeleijn.
Bench: Peter Bocock, Brett Randell
AA vs NK Top Picks for Dream11 Prediction And Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Tim Seifert is the top-order wicketkeeper-batsman for the Knights, he has almost 3 half-centuries in his last 5 innings, although he could not perform in his last match but with his ability you can’t afford to drop him.
Sean Solia is the batting all-rounder for the Auckland Aces, he scored 51 runs in his last match against Canterbury, he has 2 half centuries in his last five innings.
Anton Devcich has been the most consistent player for the Knights, he has been scoring runs in almost every match.
Jeet Raval scored 70 runs against Canterbury, he is the top-order spinning all-rounder for Knights and has a good record against Auckland.
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Anton Devcich, Tim Seifert.
Vice-Captain– Sean Solia, Jeet Raval.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AA vs NK Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Tim Seifert (VC)
Batsmen – Jeet Raval, Martin Guptill, William O Donnell
All-rounders – Anton Devcich, Sean Solia (C), Scott Kuggeleijn
Bowlers – Ben Lister, Joe Walker, William Somerville, Fred Walker
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AA vs NK Dream11 Team:
Keeper – Tim Seifert
Batsmen – Jeet Raval (VC), Robert O Donnell, Martin Guptill
All-rounders – Anton Devcich (C), Sean Solia
Bowlers – Ben Lister, Joe Walker, William Somerville, Fred Walker
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Expert Advice:
The conditions at Auckland has been favouring the bowlers, all-rounders will be best suited as fantasy captain for these kind of pitches in small leagues and a wicket taker bowler can be your punt grand league captain.
AA vs NK Dream11 Super Smash Match 18 Probable Winners:
Northern Knights are expected to win this match.
