AA vs NK Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Super Smash 2020-21, Match 18

Match Details:

The 18th match of the Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between the Auckland Aces and Northern Knights at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland on Sunday

This match is scheduled to start at 07:40 AM IST (02:10 AM GMT) (03:10 PM Local Time) and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

Auckland Aces will take on Northern Knights at their home ground at the Eden Park Outer Oval. This match marks the return of some of the big names in New Zealand Cricket. Kyle Jamieson and Martin Guptill will be seen in Auckland colors while Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and Colin De Grandhomme return for the Northern Knights for the first time this season.

The two sides are placed at the bottom of the table. Auckland are yet to win a game this season. They have lost all five of their games while the Northern Knights have managed to win only one of their six matches, losing the other five. Both the teams would be hoping for better performance with some big names returning to their ranks. It should be an interesting match between the two sides.

AA vs NK Weather Report for Match 18:

The weather in Auckland doesn’t look good as scattered thunderstorms are predicted for the day. There is a 32 percent chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 24 degrees Celsius.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Auckland is batting friendly. It remains true throughout the match and hence teams chasing teams have been more successful at this venue.

Average first Innings Score:

174 (All T20s played at this venue except the last one which was a 5-over aside)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 15, Lost – 8, Tie – 1

Injury and Availability News:

Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson are available for this encounter.

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AA vs NK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Auckland Aces:

Robert O’Donnell (c), Louis Delport, Danru Ferns, Ben Horne, Ben Lister, William O’Donnell, Glenn Phillips, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Sean Solia, Will Somerville

Bench:

Ross ter Braak

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Northern Knights:

Anton Devcich, Katene Clarke, Colin De Grandhomme, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Joe Walker, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Seifert, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Bench:

Anurag Verma, Brett Hampton

AA vs NK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Anton Devcich has been in good form. He has mustered 203 runs at a strike rate of 172.03 and an average of 40.60.

Tim Seifert is guilty of scoring slowly in this season. He strikes only at 109.52 but he has been consistent throughout.

Tim Southee picked up 4 wickets in the only T20I he played against Pakistan. He also picked up 6 wickets in the 2 Test matches against the same opposition.

Kyle Jamieson returns for the Aces this season after having a good tournament against Pakistan where he picked up 16 wickets in 2 Test matches.

Sean Solia is the leading run-scorer for the Aces with 173 runs to his name from 5 innings. He averages 34.60 and strikes at 127.20.

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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Anton Devcich, Kyle Jamieson, Martin Guptill

Vice-Captain Options – Sean Solia, Tim Seifert, Colin De Grandhomme

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AA vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tim Seifert (VC)

Batsmen – Robert O’Donnell, Martin Guptill, Jeet Raval

All-rounders – Anton Devcich (C), Scott Kuggeleijn, Sean Solia

Bowlers – Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Will Somerville, Kyle Jamieson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AA vs NK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Glenn Phillips

Batsmen – William O’Donnell, Martin Guptill (C), Katene Clarke

All-rounders – Anton Devcich, Scott Kuggeleijn, Colin De Grandhomme

Bowlers – Tim Southee, Joe Walker, Will Somerville, Kyle Jamieson (VC)

Expert Advice:

Kyle Jamieson is in very good form with the ball and he can make an impact straight away. He is a must pick.

Today’s AA vs NK Probable Winners:

Northern Knights are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.