Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | Super Smash 2023-24 | CTB vs AA, Match 16 - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams

CTB vs AA, Super Smash 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 16th match (Source: x.com)

Canterbury (CTB) and Auckland (AA) go toe-to-toe with each other in the ongoing season of the Super Smash League. The 16th match is scheduled to be played on a Super Sunday, January 07th, 2024, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch at 8:30 IST. Auckland defeated Canterbury by a margin of 27 runs when both sides met earlier in the opening game (reverse fixture) of the current competition at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland. Ahead of the game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

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Interestingly, both teams have made a similar start to their respective campaign. Canterbury has played five matches with two victories and one defeat. Their two games ended with no result. With 12 points and a net run rate of +0.343, they are placed in the third position in the table.

On the other hand, Auckland has also played five games with two wins and one loss. Their two fixtures also ended with no result. With 12 points and an NRR of +1.241, they are placed above Canterbury in the second spot in the table.

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CTB vs AA, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)

Canterbury: W-W-L-L-W

Auckland: W-L-W-W-L

CTB vs AA, Match 16: Pitch Report

Two matches played at this venue this season have both ended with no result. Nevertheless, the skipper winning the toss may look to field first. The track at Hagley Oval in Christchurch is suitable for the batters. Runs scoring is easy on this surface provided they play to perfection.

CTB vs AA, Match 16: Top Player Picks

Cole McConchie (CTB)

• Skipper Cole McConchie is the leading run-scorer for Canterbury so far.
• The right-handed player is averaging 59.00 with one half-century to his name.

Michael Rippon (CTB)

• Michael Rippon has struck the joint-second most runs for Canterbury in this campaign.
• The right-hander has an average of 83.00 with one fifty under his belt.
• The all-rounder has also taken three wickets in as many innings.

Martin Guptill (AA)

• Veteran Martin Guptill is the leading run-scorer for Auckland so far this season.
• The aggressive right-handed opening batter is averaging 69.50 with one half-century.

Finn Allen (AA)

• Finn Allen has played two matches and has done decent job in both .
• The destructive right-handed opener scored 26 off 17 against Canterbury in the tournament opener and then hit 50 off just 24 against Wellington.

CTB vs AA, Match 16: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats

CTB vs AA, Match 16: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

CTB vs AA, Match 16: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice

Both teams have had an exact similar start to their campaign but Canterbury might just edge past Auckland on their home ground. So load your Fantasy-XI side with a majority of the Canterbury players.

CTB vs AA, Match 16: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Cam Fletcher
Batters: Henry Nicholls, Martin Guptill, Finn Allen
All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie, Zak Foulkes
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Danru Ferns

Captain: Cole McConchie
Vice-captain: Michael Rippon

CTB: 6 Players, AA: 5 Players

CTB vs AA, Match 16: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
Batters: Martin Guptill, Mark Chapman, Robert ODonnell
All-rounders: Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Michael Rae, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister, Louis Delport 

Captain: Martin Guptill
Vice-captain: Michael Rippon

CTB: 6 Players, AA: 5 Players

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