CTB vs WF, Super Smash 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 20th match (Source: x.com)
Canterbury (CTB) and Wellington (WF) lock horns with each other in the ongoing edition of the Super Smash League. Match No. 20 is all set to be played on Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch at 6:30 AM IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 29 on Monday, the 22nd at Basin Reserve in Wellington at 8:30 IST. Ahead of this 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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CTB vs WF, Team Form Guide
Canterbury: W-L-W-W-L
Wellington: W-L-W-W-W
CTB vs WF, Match 20: Pitch Report
The 22-yard at Hagley Oval in Christchurch is a solid one for batting. A run-fest could be expected for this fixture. The skipper winning the toss may opt to bowl first.
CTB vs WF, Match 20: Top Player Picks
Henry Nicholls (CTB)
- Henry Nicholls is the leading run-scorer for Canterbury so far this season
- The left-handed batter has struck 172 runs in five innings at an average of 57.33 with two half-centuries
- The 32-year old smashed an unbeaten 76 off just 50 against Northern Knights in the last game
Cole McConchie (CTB)
- Skipper Cole McConchie has hit the second-most runs after Nicholls for Canterbury
- The right-handed middle-order player has amassed 143 runs at an average of 36 with one fifty
Mitchell Hay (CTB)
- Mitchell Hay won the Player of the Match award against the Knights last time out
- The wicketkeeper batter smashed an unbeaten 73 off just 31 with four fours and six maximums
Tim Robinson (WF)
- Tim Robinson is the leading run-getter for Wellington so far
- The opening batter has racked up 212 runs in five innings at an average of 53.00 with one century
Muhammad Abbas (WF)
- Muhammad Abbas won the Player of the Match award against Central Districts in the last match
- Batting at no. four, Abbas slammed 72 off 38 with the help of six fours and five sixes
- The right-hander has got starts in all of his last three games with scores of 23, 32 and 72
CTB vs WF, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Nicholls | 172 Runs in 5 Innings | 64.25 |
| Cole McConchie | 143 Runs in 5 Innings | 65.4 |
| Mitchell Hay | 117 Runs in 4 Innings | 50.5 |
| Tim Robinson | 212 Runs in 5 Innings | 66.4 |
| Muhammad Abbas | 129 Runs in 4 Innings | 40.8 |
CTB vs WF, Match 20: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If WF bowls first | Muhammad Abbas | Tim Robinson |
| If WF bats first | Tim Robinson | Muhammad Abbas |
CTB vs WF, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Wellington is bossing the table right at the top as they are expected to seal yet another encounter. So load your Fantasy-XI side with a majority of Wellington players to earn more points.
CTB vs WF, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Mitchell Hay
Batters: Henry Nicholls, Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas
All-rounders: Cole McConchie, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Nathan Smith
Bowlers: Michael Rae, William ORourke, Ian McPeake
Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-captain: Muhammad Abbas
CTB: 5 Players, WF: 6 Players
CTB vs WF, Match 20: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
Batters: Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly
All-rounders: Cole McConchie, Zak Foulkes, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Michael Rae, Ian McPeake, Michael Snedden
Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-captain: Henry Nicholls
CTB: 6 Players, WF: 5 Players
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