Super Smash 2022-23 | Northern Knights vs Canterbury: Preview, Probable Playing XI, Prediction

Henry Shipley (Source: Twitter)

Match 1 of the Super Smash 2022-23 will witness the Northern Knights up against Canterbury in Bay Oval on Friday. 

Both teams are coming into the tournament after securing three victories each in the 50-over competition, Ford Trophy. In the same event, the Knights emerged as the better team and will be upbeat ahead of this game. The key players for them will be Jeet Raval and Scott Kuggeleijn. 

On the other hand, Canterbury will miss the services of Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell and Henry Nicholls due to their international commitments. As a result, team would rely on Cole McConchie and Cam Fletcher. 

Match Details

Date and Time: December 23, 11:10 AM IST
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Live Streaming: NZC Youtube Channel

Pitch Report: The last international match at this venue witnessed a true batting surface, with the batters getting rewarded for their shots. The same is expected in this fixture as well, and the pacers will be the key wicket-takers. Moreover, the team batting first have won most of the games at this venue. 

Predicted XIs

Northern Knights: Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval (c), Bharat Popli, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Tim Pringle, Scott Johnston

Canterbury:  Matthew Boyle, Chad Bowes, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Sean Davey, Cam Fletcher (wk), Henry Shipley,  William O'Rourke, Ed Nuttall

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keepers: Cam Fletcher
Batters: Leo Carter, Chad Bowes, Jeet Raval
All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Brett Hampton, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley
Bowlers: Scott Kuggelejin, Scott Johnston, Ed Nutall

Captain: Scott Kuggelejin
Vice Captain: Jeet Raval

Prediction

Both teams have been impressive in the domestic cricket, and it is expected to be a tough contest. However, Knights have a little edge in this fixture, as Canterbury will miss their key international players. 

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