Cricket fans will be in for a thrill when Auckland Aces take on Canterbury Kings in the thirtieth match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 30th.th January 10:25 am IST.
Get the best AA vs CTB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for the eliminator. Super Smash T20 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
AA vs CTB Match Preview:
Auckland Aces entered the league stage with smart planning and adaptability, and won five of their ten matches. He made maximum use of resources during crucial moments, adjusted strategies depending on the circumstances and maintained steady control over all fixtures. As a result, they finished the league stage in second place in the points table, reflecting their efficient use of opportunities throughout the campaign.
The Canterbury Kings, meanwhile, took a slightly different path during the season. He won four out of ten matches and showed resilience in competitive matches. However, misses during the key stages prevented them from converting more matches into wins, and as a result, they finished the league stage in third place in the standings.
Therefore, the final rankings highlighted subtle differences in performance rather than broad performance differences.
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AA vs CTB head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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auckland aces |
0 |
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canterbury kings |
0 |
AA vs CTB Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
16°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
132 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
neutral |
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Victory % |
50% |
AA vs CTB Playing 11 (Expected):
Auckland Aces Playing 11:
1) Shawn Soliya ©
2) Dale Phillips
3) Martin Guptill
4) Bevon Jacobs
5) Lachlan Stackpole
6) Cam Fletcher (Wicketkeeper)
7) Ryan Harrison
8)Aditya Ashok
9) Simon Keane
10) Harjot Johal
11) Angus Oliver
Canterbury Kings playing 11: :
1) Chad Bowes
2) Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper)
3) Matthew Boyle
4) Cole McConchie ©
5) Leo Carter
6) Harry Chamberlain
7) Cameron Paul
8) Ish Sodhi
9) Shaun Davey
10) Fraser Sheet
11) Michael Rae
AA vs CTB Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Cole McConchie – Serving the Canterbury Kings as a right-handed batsman and off-spin option, he has taken 10 wickets in nine matches while adding vital runs in the middle order. As the most capped T20 player, his tactical leadership remains the centerpiece of the Kings set-up. |
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Cam Fletcher – Providing assurance to the Auckland Aces in the middle order, the right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 195 runs in nine matches, including an unbeaten 80 in their title chase. |
Raises up:
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Tom Latham – Guiding the Canterbury Kings from the top as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he has scored 201 runs at an average of 40.20 in six matches. His extraordinary 75 recently took the team to the knockout stage with restrained authority. |
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Colin Munro – Returning to Auckland Aces with immediate effect, the left-handed opening batsman has scored 77 runs in just two innings, and announced his return with a 30-ball 55 that demolished the Central Stags bowling attack. |
Budget Selection:
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Matthew Boyle – Anchoring the Canterbury Kings top-order as a left-handed batsman, he offers steady starts, solid technique and reliable pace control during the early stages of the innings. |
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Harjot Johal – Representing Auckland Aces as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, he provides useful all-round flexibility through steady batting support and disciplined seam bowling. |
AA vs CTB Super Smash T20 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Cole McConchie and Cam Fletcher |
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vice captain |
Colin Munro and Tom Latham |
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tom Latham, Cam Fletcher
- Batsmen – Colin Munro (Vice-Captain), Henry Nicholls, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole
- All-rounders – Cole McConchie©, Ryan Harrison
- Bowlers – Fraser Sheath, William O’Rourke, Angus Oliver
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tom Latham (Vice Captain), Cam Fletcher ©
- Batsmen – Colin Munro, Matthew Boyle, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole
- All-rounders – Cole McConchie, Simon Keene, Ryan Harrison
- Bowlers – Fraser Sheath, William O’Rourke
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Today Eliminator Super Smash T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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ben lister |
8.0 credit |
No |
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michael rippon |
7.5 credits |
No |
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Today Eliminator Super Smash T20 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Cole McConchie |
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gl captaincy option |
cam fletcher |
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choice of punt |
Simon Keane and Matthew Boyle |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
AA vs CTB Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.