Super Smash 2024/25 Final - Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: February 2

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Super Smash Final - Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings, which will be played on the 2nd of February at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.

Final - Central Stags vs Canterbury Kings (Basin Reserve, Wellington)


Current Form Central Stags:

Central Stags finished at the 1st position on points table after league stages and they have qualified for the Final Match, where they will play against Canterbury Kings.

The top run scorer for Central Stags in the Super Smash is Tom Bruce with 325 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Central Stags in the Super Smash is Blair Tickner with 15 scalps under his belt.

Central Stags have won their previous match against Auckland Aces by 5 wickets.

The match was reduced to 18 overs per side due to rain.

Auckland Aces batted first and they posted a total of 147 for 9 in 18 overs. Sean Solia got out after scoring just 1 run. After his dismissal, Simon Keene and Mark Chapman scored 25 and 21 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. Cam Fletcher in the lower order also played well and scored 31 runs in 25 balls to help Auckland Aces get to a competitive total of 147 in their innings.

During the chase, Central Stags lost Jack Boyle and Will Young early on in the innings. After their dismissals, Dane Cleaver and Tom Bruce batted like champions and scored 36 and 38 runs respectively to almost seal the deal in favor of Central Stags. Angus Schaw and Curtis Heaphy hit the winning runs as Central Stags achieved the target in the last over with 7 wickets in hand.

Current Form Canterbury Kings:

Canterbury Kings have beaten Northern Districts in the Eliminator Match and they have qualified to feature in the Finals, to be played against Central Stags.

The top run scorer for Canterbury Kings in Super Smash is Matt Boyle with 375 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Canterbury Kings in Super Smash is Zakary Foulkes with 13 scalps under his belt.

In the Eliminator Match, Northern Districts batted first and they were restricted to a small total of 110 for 9 in 20 overs. They went off the track right from the word go and were reduced to 7 for 5 in the 6th over. Jeet Raval then tried to put some life into the game by scoring 45 runs in 39 balls, hitting 5 boundaries. On the back of his resilience, Northern Districts managed to get past the 100 run mark and finished at 110 in their innings.

During the chase, Canterbury Kings lost Mitchell Hay for a duck. After his dismissal, Chad Bowes and Matt Boyle took the responsibility of taking Canterbury Kings over the line. They smashed 33 and 48 runs respectively to almost seal the deal for Canterbury Kings. Boyle made 48 runs in 25 balls while Chad Bowes stayed not out at 33 to win the game for Canterbury Kings in the 14th over with 7 wickets in hand.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Canterbury Kings: Angus McKenzie, Cam Paul, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Nicholls, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Ken McClure, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Boyle, Matt Henry, Matt Rowe, Michael Rae, Michael Rippon, Mitchell Hay, Rhys Mariu, Sean Davey, Tom Latham, Will O’Rourke, Zak Foulkes

Central Stags: Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brad Schmulian, Brett Randell, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Doug Bracewell, Ewald Schreuder, Jack Boyle, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Josh Clarkson, Mason Hughes, Roy Toole, Tom Bruce, William Clark, Will Young

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Canterbury Kings

Who will win?- Canterbury Kings

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Matt Boyle (Canterbury Kings), Tom Bruce (Central Stags)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Matt Henry (Canterbury Kings), Brett Randell (Central Stags)

Most Sixes – Matt Boyle (Canterbury Kings), Tom Bruce (Central Stags)

Player of the Match - Matt Boyle (Canterbury Kings)

Team Scores Batting first - Canterbury Kings 165+, Central Stags 155+

Match Handicap: Canterbury Kings



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