Match Details:
- Match: Northern Knights vs Auckland( NK vs AUC ), 1st Match, Super Smash 2024-25
- Date and Time: December 26, 04:55 am GMT / 10:25 am IST / 5:55 pm local time
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
NK vs AUC Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Northern KnightsWho will win the match? – AucklandNorthern Knights vs Auckland Preview:
Northern Knights( NK ) is set to face Auckland( AUC ) in their 1st match during the Super Smash 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at Seddon Park on Thursday, December 26.
Northern Districts faced a tough defeat against Auckland in their last Super Smash encounter during the 2023-24 season. Auckland batted first and posted a solid 181/4. In response, Northern Districts were bowled out for 137, falling 44 runs short.
For Northern Districts, Katene Clarke contributed 32 runs, while Scott Kuggeleijn added 21. Tim Pringle and Brett Hampton made an impact with the ball, taking 2 and 1 wicket respectively.
On Auckland’s side, Robert O’Donnell scored 47, and George Worker chipped in with 33. Louis Delport delivered a match-winning performance, taking 3 wickets and earning the Player of the Match award. Danru Ferns also picked up 3 crucial wickets, helping Auckland secure a commanding victory.
NK vs AUC Possible Playing XI:
Northern Knights: Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval, Kane Williamson, Joe Carter, Ben Pomare, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Frederick Walker, Tim Southee.
Auckland: Sean Solia, Martin Guptill, Simon Keene, William O’Donnell, Cam Fletcher, Michael Sclanders, Jock McKenzie, James Neesham, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, Louis Delport.
NK vs AUC Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Mitchell Santner
Vice-Captain: Sean Solia
Cam Fletcher, Kane Williamson, Robert Roux O Donnell, Jeet Raval, Ben Hampton, Seen Keene, Tim Southee, Ben Lister, Neil Wagner.
NK vs AUC Recent 5 Match Performance:
Northern Knights: L, W, L, L, NR
Auckland: W, W, L, W, NR
NK vs AUC Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | NK Won | AUC Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 33 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
NK vs AUC Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to field first.
NK vs AUC Pitch Report:
The venue has traditionally favored teams that bowl first. In fact, two of the last three matches here were won by sides that opted to chase, suggesting that both teams are likely to prefer bowling first in the upcoming game.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Seddon Park
- City: Hamilton
- Capacity: 10, 000
Northern Knights vs Auckland Full Squad:
Northern Knights: Jeet Raval (c), Bharat Popli, Fergus Lellman, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Joshua Brown, Kane Williamson, Katene Clarke, Robert O’Donnell, Sandeep Patel, Brett Hampton, Kristian Clarke, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Snehith Reddy, Ben Pomare (Wk), Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner, Scott Johnston, Tim Southee
Auckland: Sean Solia (c), Bevon Jacobs, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Martin Guptill, Michael Sclanders, William O’Donnell, Harjot Johal, James Neesham, Jock McKenzie, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (Wk), Quinn Sunde (Wk), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jordan Sussex, Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson, Samrath Singh, Siddhesh Dixit.
