CS vs AA, Super Smash 2023-24: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Central Districts vs Auckland Aces

The Central Districts will square off against Auckland Aces in the eigth match of the Super Smash 2023-24 at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth on Friday, December 29.

Central Districts enter the contest after registering a comprehensive 56-run victory over Northern Districts in the last encounter, while the previous match of Auckland Aces was abandoned due to rain.

Super Smash 2023-24, Match 8:

• Date and time: December 29, 8:30 am IST/ 4:00 pm local/ 03:00 am GMT
• Venue: Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Pukekura Park Pitch Report:

The track at Pukekura Park provides a favourable environment for batters as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. As the match unfolds, bowlers can discern opportune moments to exert their impact, capitalizing on the nuances of the pitch conditions. When winning the coin toss, team captains are inclined to opt for batting first.

CS vs AA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Dane Cleaver, Cam Fletcher
• Batters: Will Young, Martin Guptill, Tom Bruce, Robert O’Donnell
• All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, William Clark
• Bowlers: Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox

CS vs AA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Doug Bracewell (c), Martin Guptill (vc)
Choice 2: Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson (vc)

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CS vs AA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Ajaz Patel, Sean Solia, Benjamin Lister, Bevan Small

CS vs AA Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 29, 3:00 am GMT):

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Squads:

Auckland: George Worker, Mark Chapman, Robert O’Donnell, William O’Donnell, Harjot Johal, James Neesham, Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia (c), Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), Cole Briggs (wk), Finn Allen (wk), Quinn Sunde (wk), Adithya Ashok, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson, Yahya Zeb, Lockie Ferguson

Central Districts: Ben Smith, Greg Hay, Jack Boyle, Josh Clarkson, Tom Bruce, Will Young, William Clark, Bevan Small, Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, Bayley Wiggins (wk), Curtis Heaphy (wk), Dane Cleaver (c and wk), Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Liam Dudding, Ray Toole