ND vs AA, Super Smash 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 21st match (Source: x.com)
Northern Districts (ND) and Auckland (AA) go toe-to-toe with each other in the ongoing season of the Super Smash League. Match No. 21 is all set to be played on Friday, January 12th, 2024 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui at 8:30 IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 28 on Saturday, the 20th at Eden Park in Auckland 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.
The Districts have made a poor start to their campaign as they have played five matches so far with just one victory and four defeats to their name. With only four points and a net run rate of -0.875, they are placed at rock bottom in the sixth position in the table.
Meanwhile, Auckland has made a good start as they have played six games with three wins and just one loss. Their two fixtures ended with no result. With 16 points and an NRR of +1.462, they are placed in the second spot in the table.
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ND vs AA, Team Form Guide
Northern Districts: L-L-L-L-W
Auckland: W-W-L-W-W
ND vs AA, Match 21: Pitch Report
The wicket at Bay Oval is a balance one for both batters and bowlers. Seam bowlers enjoy their time in the middle provided they exploit the conditions well. Chasing should be a better option at this venue.
ND vs AA, Match 21: Top Player Picks
Jeet Raval (ND)
- Skipper Jeet Raval is the leading run-getter for the Districts so far
- The left-handed batter has struck 142 runs in five innings at an average of 29 with two half-centuries to his name
Scott Kuggeleijn (ND)
- Coming lower down the order, Scott Kuggeleijn is averaging 15 and is striking at 215 with the bat
- The all-rounder has also picked up five wickets in as many innings so far
Martin Guptill (AA)
- Veteran Martin Guptill has hit the second-most runs for Auckland so far
- The explosive right-handed player has scored 139 runs in three innings at an average of 70 with one fifty to his name
Robert O'Donnell (AA)
- Captain Robert O'Donnell has an average of 46 in the ongoing tournament
- The right-handed middle-order player has already hit one half-century
ND vs AA, Match 21: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jeet Raval | 142 Runs in 5 Innings | 48.4 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 73 Runs and 5 Wickets in 5 Innings | 52.4 |
| Martin Guptill | 139 Runs in 3 Innings | 54.5 |
| Robert O'Donnell | 91 Runs in 4 Innings | 39.5 |
ND vs AA, Match 21: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If AA bowls first | Robert O'Donnell | Martin Guptill |
| If AA bats first | Martin Guptill | Robert O'Donnell |
ND vs AA, Match 21: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Auckland is expected to keep their good form going and seal a victory here. So load your Fantasy-XI side with Auckland players to earn more points.
ND vs AA, Match 21: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Cam Fletcher
Batters: Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke, Martin Guptill, Robbert O'Donnell
All-rounders: Scott Kuggeleijn, Brett Hampton
Bowlers: Ben Lister, Lockie Ferguson, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport
Captain: Martin Guptill
Vice-captain: Robert O'Donnell
ND: 4 Players, AA: 7 Players
ND vs AA, Match 21: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Cam Fletcher
Batters: Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Martin Guptill, Robert O'Donnell
All-rounders: Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Sean Solia
Bowlers: Tim Pringle, Ben Lister, Louis Delport
Captain: Martin Guptill
Vice-captain: Scott Kuggeleijn
ND: 5 Players, AA: 6 Players
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