Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 New Zealand Super Smash | League Stage
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Auckland Aces are hoping third times’ a charm after two consecutive abandonments, as they try again for a third time, with Canterbury Kings the opponents on this occasion.
Date & time: Thursday January 2nd 2025: USA PT – 7:25pm / USA ET – 10:25pm / Friday January 3rd 2025: UK – 3:25am
Venue: Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland, New Zealand
Weather: Dry with sunny intervals as temperatures hover at just over 20c.
How to watch: USA – ESPN+ / UK – TNT Sports & discovery+ / Australia – Foxtel / New Zealand – TVNZ Duke
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Auckland Aces Betting Analysis
As we’ve already mentioned when analysing Auckland Aces, they can call upon Martin Guptill at the top of the order, a former long-serving New Zealand international notorious for his hard-hitting style of play up top. Guptill will attack from the off and look to score as quickly as possible. He could rack up a semi-decent total in no time, so consider backing him to gain 20+ runs here.
Canterbury Kings Betting Analysis
Canterbury Kings were beaten in their opening game, this despite the efforts of Cole McConchie, who struck 49 in an unsuccessful run chase of 166. McConchie’s innings was a good one and batting at number four, the Canterbury captain is a crucial part of his side’s team. Consider backing him to top score for the Kings once again in this one.
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings Expert Prediction
Although Canterbury Kings were on the losing side last time out, they’ve been able to get out onto the field and work together as a unit in the T20 format. Auckland’s lack of edge could tell, having played really poor in their last match, which was curtailed before enough overs could be bowled to constitute a game, saving them from almost certain defeat against Otago Volts. They aren’t expected to be as lucky here and backing Canterbury Kings has to be favoured.
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings Top Tip: Canterbury Kings to win
