- Match: Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces (NB vs AA)
- Date- 17th December 2021
- Match Format- 20-Over
- Venue- Seddon Park
- Time- 11:10AM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Overcast,19℃
NB vs AA, Match 7, Super Smash, General Online Betting Odds
Northern Brave – 1.90
Auckland Aces – 1.90
NB vs. AA Betting Odds Comparison
| Betting Sites with Odds For NB vs. AA | NB(Odds) | AA(Odds) |
| Bet365 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Unibet | 1.95 | 1.85 |
| Betway | 1.90 | 1.83 |
| 1x Bet | 1.85 | 1.85 |
NB vs AA Today Match Prediction, Super Smash, 17th December 2021
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Auckland Aces
Auckland Aces are in a strange situation even before playing the first match as teams have played 3 matches and the tournament is into its 2nd week but Auckland Aces are yet to play their first match which could be a blessing in disguise as they have seen the strength and weaknesses of the team in this new season.
Auckland had a terrible experience last season as they finished 2nd last and only managed to win 2 games out of 10 games. Auckland has announced a strong squad for this match which includes stars like Martin Guptill, Lockie Ferguson, and Mark Chapman who are coming off an extended break after the series against India. They are looking really strong on paper this time around and will look to start the tournament on a high.
- The Auckland Aces finished 5th last season.
- Martin Guptill, Mark Chapman and Lockie Ferguson are named in squad for match
- George Worker was tournament’s third highest run-scorer last season with 424 runs
Best Batsmen for Auckland Aces
- Martin Guptill- 3299 runs at 136 strike rate
- George Worker- 3119 runs at 126 strike rate
- Mark Chapman- 1928 runs at 132 strike rate
Top Bowlers for Auckland Aces
- Lockie Ferguson- 95 wickets at 7.58 economy
- Danru Ferns– 11 wickets at 11.13 economy
- Louis Delport- 4 wickets at 8.34 economy
Northern Brave
Northern Brave is not off to a good start as their first match was a washout and in the last match, they suffered heartbreak against Otago Volts. The Northern side finished 4th last season and nearly missed out on playoffs but if they lose this game also then they would find themselves in the same situation as last year.
Northern Brave has an upper hand over Auckland Aces in the last couple of years and they last lost against them way back in Feb 2019. They have some experienced campaigners like Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, and Jeet Raval who are going to be available for the whole season which makes them a hot candidate on paper but needs to transfer it onto the cricket field.
- Last Five meetings against Auckland Aces- W-W-W-W-L
- Northern Brave finished 5th last season
- Northern Brave have not won any match so far in the season
Top Batsmen of Northern Brave from the last Match
- Katene Clarke- 49 runs at 132 strike rate
- Henry Cooper- 24 runs at 100 strike rate
- Anurag Verma– 22 runs at 95 strike rate
Top Bowlers of Northern Brave from Last Match
- Anurag Verma– 2 wickets at 5.50 economy
- Matthew Fisher- 2 wickets at 5.20 economy
- Frederick Walker– 2 wickets at 5.80 economy
Venue Stats:
| Match Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Total matches | 16 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 168 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 156 |
| The highest total recorded | 212/4 (20 Ov) by NZ vs IND |
| The lowest score recorded | 78/10 (17.3 Ov) by BAN vs NZ |
| The highest total Chased | 202/5 (19.4 Ov) by NZ vs ZIM |
Weather Report
Weather is expected to be grey throughout the day and it might shower during the day but during match time, there are no big chances of rain. Although it will be overcast conditions which will be really suitable for bowlers in the evening.
- Rain: 4%
- Humidity 65%
- Wind speed: 29 km/h.
- Temperature- 19 Degree Celsius
Pitch Report
Hamilton ground has always been good for batting but its big dimensions sometimes work in the favor of bowlers especially during middle overs. Overcast conditions will give seamers a huge edge in powerplay overs and with moisture in pitch and strong wind, it would be a tough job for batters in first innings so teams might look to field first.
NB vs AA, Super Smash Match, Today Match Prediction
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
AA Playing 11
Martin Guptill, Sean Solia, George Worker, Mark Chapman, Robert ODonnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), Cole Briggs, Lockie Ferguson, Adithya Ashok, Louis Delport, Ben Lister
Wicket-keeper: Ben Horne (wk)
Batsmen: Martin Guptill, Sean Solia, George Worker, Mark Chapman, Robert ODonnell (c)
All-rounders: Cole Briggs
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Adithya Ashok, Louis Delport, Ben Lister
NB Playing 11
Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval (c), Henry Cooper, Colin de Grandhomme, Peter Bocock, Scott Kuggeleijn, Anurag Verma, Joe Walker, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher
Wicket-keeper: Tim Seifert (wk)
Batsmen: Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval (c), Henry Cooper, Peter Bocock
All-rounders: Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Anurag Verma
Bowlers: Anurag Verma, Joe Walker, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher
NB vs AA – Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction:
Auckland Aces is expected to win the match against Northern Brave
KhelTalk experts feel Auckland Aces will win against Northern Brave in this match. Auckland Aces finished 2nd last in the 2020-21 season but this time around, their squad has some serious firepower. They have signed George Worker who was Tournament’s 3rd highest run-scorer and on top of the T20 icons like Martin Guptill and Chapman are available for this match which makes them clear favorites.
In the bowling department also, they now have Lockie Ferguson but lacks any other strong name while Northern Brave is coming off a loss in the last game. Brave has some exciting players but has failed to perform so far and we bet on Auckland Aces to outdo them in this enthralling encounter.
Popular Betting Odds For NB vs AA, Super Smash, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman from Auckland Aces – Martin Guptill (2.62 odds)
Martin Guptill is a T20 legend and with runs more than 4000 in this format, no one can question his ability to smack bowlers. Guptill is a far more dangerous batsman in home conditions as he enjoys bounce and pace from the wicket. He is coming off an excellent T20 series against India and will look to start this tournament with a powerful display as IPL auctions are also around the corner and franchises might look at him in this tournament.
Top Batsman from Northern Brave – Katene Clarke (4.75 odds)
Katene Clarke is a young exciting prospect from New Zealand and was part of the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and since then he has come a long way. Clarke has made a name for himself in the Domestic circuit and is an integral part of the Northern Brave team. He was their best batsman last season and has again started the new season with a thumping performance against Otago Volts. He scored 49 runs in that match and was the lone warrior who successfully tackled Otago’s frightening attack.
Top Bowler from Auckland Aces- Lockie Ferguson (3.25)
Lockie Ferguson had a strange year so far as he had a good outing in The Hundred but got injured in IPL and was ruled out of T20 World Cup. He then made a comeback into Kiwi side and made a return against India but again injury haunted him. He is now back to full fitness and would love to get back into some action before New Zealand’s home season Kickstart. Ferguson has been an injury-prone candidate but still bowls fast which makes him an unbelievable asset for any team. He can give you good returns from this match.
Top Bowler from Northern Brave – Matthew Fisher (5.00)
Matthew Fisher is another product of the 2018 Under-19 Batch who has been making big in New Zealand’s domestic circuit. The right-arm fast bowler is only 22 years old but has emerged to be the leader of the peck despite having international players like Scott Kuggeleijn and Colin de Grandhomme. He was magnificent in the last match, taking 2 wickets and conceding only 21 runs. Fisher nearly took the game home but the last over’s blitz handed them defeat. He can be a real threat on this pitch.
