Central Districts are set to take on Canterbury in the ninth match of the Super Smash 2023-24. The showdown is scheduled to unfold at the picturesque Pukekura Park in New Plymouth on December 30, promising cricket enthusiasts a thrilling encounter to close out the year.
Central Districts, coming off a disappointing outing against the Auckland Aces, will be eager to redeem themselves in this fixture. Their previous match saw unfortunate weather conditions leading to the abandonment without a ball being bowled. The team will be keen to shake off that setback and secure a crucial victory against Canterbury.
Similarly, Canterbury faced a similar fate in their recent clash against Otago Volts, which also ended without a result. The team will be hungry for success as they look to climb the points table in this tightly contested T20 competition.
Super Smash 2023-24, Match 9:
- Date and time: December 30, 8:30 am IST/ 4:00 pm local/ 03:00 am GMT
- Venue: Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Pukekura Park Pitch Report:
The track located at Pukekura Park provides a favorable setting for batters, given that the ball arrives pleasingly onto the bat. As the match develops, bowlers have the opportunity to recognize advantageous moments to exert their influence, leveraging the intricacies of the pitch conditions. When winning the coin toss, team captains tend to lean towards selecting to bat first.
CS vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Dane Cleaver, Mitchell Hay
- Batters: Tom Bruce, Will Young, Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls
- All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie
- Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner
CS vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Doug Bracewell (c), Michael Rippon (vc)
Choice 2: Dane Cleaver (c), Cole McConchie (vc)
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CS vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jayden Lennox, Liam Dudding, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie
CS vs CTB Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 30, 3:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Central Districts: Will Young, Tom Bruce (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), William Clark, Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Bevan Small, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Liam Dudding, Bayley Wiggins
Canterbury: Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Bevon Jacobs, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, William ORourke, Michael Rae, Matthew Boyle, Fraser Sheat, Ken McClure, Henry Shipley, Harry Chamberlain, Rhys Mariu, Dylan Hunter