Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | Super Smash 2023-24 | CTB vs ND, Match 18 - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams

CTB vs ND, Super Smash 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 18th Match (Source: x.com)

Canterbury (CTB) will lock horns in the 18th T20 match with Northern Knights (ND) in the 19th edition of Super Smash 2023-24 tournament. The match is all set to take place on Tuesday, January 09, 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand at 10:00 AM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

For More Fantasy Tips and Teams, Click Here.

Canterbury (CTB) having a mixed season so far. They have played six games so far. In six matches they have won two match, lost two and two matches were abandoned. With 12 points and net run rate of -0.262 they are at the third position in the points table. In the last match they lost to Auckland by 8 wickets.

On the other hand, Northern Knights (ND) is disappointing so far in this contest. They have played four games so far, with 4 points and net run rate of -067 and with one win and three losses they are at the bottom position in the points table. In the last match they lost to Otago by 8 wickets.

---

ALSO READ

Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | BBL 2023-24 | STR vs HUR, Match 31 - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams

---

CTB vs ND, Team Form Guide

Canterbury: L-W-W-L

Northern Knights: L-L-L-W

CTB vs ND, Match 18: Pitch Report

The Hagley Oval pitch generally offers an advantage to pacers in the initial overs, where bowlers can anticipate some swing from the wicket. However, as the ball ages, batters are expected to gain an upper hand over the pacers. Spinners, too, have the potential to secure a few wickets if they manage to find the perfect length.

CTB vs ND, Match 18: Top Player Picks

Michael Rippon (CTB)

• Michael Rippon is playing excellent all-round cricket for his team.
• So far he has scored 108 runs and picked 4 wickets in 4 matches.

Cole McConchie (CTB)

• Cole McConchie is also playing excellent all-round cricket for his team.
• So far he has scored 126 runs and picked 2 wickets in 4 matches.

Scott Kuggeleijn (ND)

• Scott Kuggeleijn picked up 5 wickets in 4 innings with economy rate of 6.77.
• He also scored 46 useful runs with the strike rate of 200.

Jeet raval (ND)

• Jeet raval has scored 130 runs in 4 innings with two fifties and strike rate of 147.73.

CTB vs ND, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats

CTB vs ND, Match 18: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

CTB vs ND, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice

Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, CTB is favourite to win this game. Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 1-3-5-2 or 1-2-6-2.

CTB vs ND, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert
Batters: Henry Nicholls, Jeet Raval, Bevon Jacobs
All-rounders: Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn
Bowlers: Tim Pringle, Matt Henry

Captain: Michael Rippon
Vice-captain: Daryl Mitchell

CTB: 6 Players, ND: 5 Players

CTB vs ND, Match 18: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert
Batters: Henry Nicholls, Jeet Raval
All-rounders: Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Zak Foulkes
Bowlers: Neil Wagner, Michael Rae

Captain: Mitchell Santner
Vice-captain: Jeet Raval

CTB: 6 Players, ND: 5 Players

---

ALSO READ

BBL 2023-24 | STR vs HUR, Match 31- Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

---