CTB vs CS 14th Match Super Smash 2023-24 Match Prediction, Dream 11 team, Pitch Report, Squad, Venue, Time and Date, Playing XI | Canterbury vs Central Districts 14th Match Super Smash 2023-24

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CTB vs CS 14th Match Super Smash 2023-24 – The 14th Match of Super Smash 2023-24 will be played between Canterbury vs Central Districts on Friday, 05 January 2024, at 8:30 AM 03:00 AM GMT / 04:00 PM LOCAL at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

The toss of this match will be done 30 minutes before the start of the match i.e. at 8:00 PM, as I have already been told that this match will be played between Canterbury vs Central Districts teams, both teams have very good players.

Here Are the full details of the CTB vs CS 14th Match Super Smash 2023-24 Match Prediction, Dream 11 team, Pitch Report, Squad, Venue, Time and Date, Playing XI | Canterbury vs Central Districts 14th Match Super Smash 2023-24

CTB vs CS 14th Match Super Smash 2023-24

SeriesSuper Smash 2023-24
MatchCanterbury vs Central Districts
Match TypeT20
DateFriday, 05 January 2024
Time8:30 AM 03:00 AM GMT / 04:00 PM LOCAL
VenueHagley Oval, Christchurch
CityChristchurch
Capacity
HostNew Zealand

When: Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Super Smash 2023-24 on Friday, 05 January 2024, 8:30 AM 03:00 AM GMT / 04:00 PM LOCAL

Where: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Live Streaming and Broadcast

  • India: FanCode
  • New Zealand: TVNZ

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Pitch Report

Let us first know whether the pitch of Hagley Oval Stadium helps the pacer or spinner better. On this ground, both the pacer and spinner bowlers get equal help, that is, both the bowlers get good wickets on this ground. If we look at the last 10 matches, 56% of the wickets have been taken by spinners and 44% by spinners.

The pitch will be a good batting surface but since the overhead conditions will be cloudy, pacers are likely to get some movement with the new ball.  However, once the shine is lost, there won’t be much swing and batters can score big.

What to expect: 

Team news:

Canterbury: Canterbury Kings look to firmly establish themselves at the top of the table, and a win against Central Stags at home would help their cause a great deal. Faced with the challenge of playing title winners and perennial favorites Wellington and Northern Districts, Canterbury Kings would not want to drop the four points on offer here.

Canterbury Key Players

  • Henry Nicholls- Henry Nicholls played a brilliant 59 runs inning against Otago Volts. Nicholls is a very skillful batter who has earned a reputation as a match-winner for the New Zealand side. Nicholls will look to replicate his performance with another match-winning innings. 
  • Cole McConchie- Cole McConchie played a 79-run innings in 47 balls when Canterbury last played against Central Stags. McConchie also played a brilliant 39 runs inning in the previous game against Otago. McConchie can be backed to come good again.
  • Zakary Foulkes- Zakary Foulkes has been in great wicket-taking form in the last two games. He picked two wickets against Central Stags before backing up his performance with a three-wicket haul against Otago.

Probable XI: Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie(c), Matthew Hay(w), Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Michael Rae, William ORourke, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi

Canterbury Squad: Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie(c), Matthew Hay(w), Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Michael Rae, William ORourke, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi, Daryl Mitchell

Central Districts: Central Stags opened their Super Smash season with a 55-run loss against defending champs Northern Districts but quickly bounced back in style with a dominating performance with both bat and ball that saw them hand a 56-run defeat to the same team. Eyeing another win in the bag, they went up against Auckland only for the game to be abandoned without a ball bowled. 

Central Districts Key Players

  • Will Young- Will Young is a very important batter for the Stags. Young has been off-color so far but is a definite match-winner for the team and will be eyeing a good return in the next game.
  • Tom Bruce- Captain Tom Bruce will have to come good if the team wants to go the distance. Bruce has not been at his best in the two games he has played but carries the skills of a match winner and Stags will need its senior batter to find form soon.
  • Jayden Lennox- Jayden Lennox has got his tournament off to a great start. The left-arm spinner has taken six wickets in three games and will be eyeing another good show against Canterbury.

Probable XI: Will Young, Tom Bruce(c), Dane Cleaver(w), William Clark, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Bayley Wiggins, Bevan Small, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox

Central Districts Squad: Will Young, Tom Bruce(c), Dane Cleaver(w), William Clark, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Bayley Wiggins, Bevan Small, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Winner

Canterbury

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Prediction

Canterbury are clear favourites to win. The team has been very good in the ongoing season, picking wins in two out of the three games. The likes of Henry Nicholls and Cole McConchie have been in great form with the bat while the bowlers have done well as well. Also, they have a great record against the Stags where they have won four out of the last five games so Canterbury are clear favourites to win.

We expect Canterbury to win this match. 

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Dane Cleaver, Mitchell Hay

Batters: Tom Bruce, Will Young, Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls

All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie

Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Dream11 Team

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Both Team Top Batsmen

Henry Nicholas, Cole McConchie and Chad Bowes will be key batters for Canterbury. McConchie is the leading run-scorer for Canterbury this season with 118 runs to his name while Henry Nicholas has scored 83 runs. Both players already have a 50 in the tournament. Bowes has been ordinary but is a match-winner for his team.

Will Young and Tom Bruce will be key batters? The senior players are yet to deliver in the tournament but given their skills, they cannot be counted out as they can return to form anytime soon. Also, Dane Cleaver has been the most consistent batter for Stags, scoring 100 runs in three innings.

Canterbury vs Central Districts Match Both Team Top Team Bowlers

Zakary Foulkes, William ORourke, and Michael Rae will be the top wicket-taking picks for Canterbury. Zakary is the team’s leading wicket-taker with five wickets to his name. Michael Rae has also bowled well, taking four wickets. William ORourke can also be challenging to face if he is in good rhythm.

Jayden Lennox, Doug Bracewell and Blair Tickner will be the best wicket-taking picks for Central Stags. The bowlers have blown hot and cold but the team will be optimistic about them finding form soon.

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