Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 New Zealand Super Smash | League Stage

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Super Smash strugglers Canterbury Kings attempt to build upon their first triumph of the campaign against Auckland Aces by beating second-placed Central Stags.

Date & time: Thursday January 16th 2025:USA PT – 8:55pm / USA ET – 11:55pm / Friday January 17th 2025: UK – 4:55am

Venue: McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand

Weather: Dry with sunny intervals and temperatures touching 20c.

How to watch: USA – ESPN+ / UK – TNT Sports & discovery+ / Australia – Foxtel / New Zealand – TVNZ Duke

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Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings Expert Prediction

Central Stags have won four of their six matches played so far and are well-placed moving into the second half of league stage fixtures. They’ve played positive cricket and that’s been reflected in their points total. They come into this game on the back of a straightforward run chase against Auckland Aces, which was completed in 17.2 overs.

Canterbury Kings boasts the batting to match that of their opponents, but when comparing the tow bowling attacks, Central Stags’ have been better over the course of the season. It would be no surprise to see them take early wickets and put the Kings on the back foot early on here whether they are setting or chasing a target. In the end, consider backing Central Stags to claim victory.

Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings Top Tip: Central Stags to win