Cricket fans will look forward to excitement when the Auckland Aces will compete against Canterbury Kings in the thirtieth match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 30th January at 10:25 AM IST.
Get the best AA vs CTB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the Eliminator match of the Super Smash T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
AA vs CTB Match Preview:
Auckland Aces navigated the league stage with smart planning and adaptability, securing five wins from their ten matches. They maximised resources during crucial moments, adjusted strategies based on conditions, and maintained steady control across fixtures. As a result, they concluded the league phase in second place on the points table, reflecting their efficient use of opportunities throughout the campaign.
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Meanwhile, Canterbury Kings followed a slightly different path during the season. They registered four victories from ten outings and showed resilience in competitive encounters. However, lapses during key phases prevented them from converting more matches into wins, and consequently, they finished the league stage in third position on the standings.
Therefore, the final rankings highlighted subtle differences in execution rather than a wide performance gap.
AA vs CTB Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Auckland Aces |
0 |
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Canterbury Kings |
0 |
AA vs CTB Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
16°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Cloudy |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
132 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Neutral |
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Winning % |
50% |
AA vs CTB Playing 11s (Predicted):
Auckland Aces Playing 11:
1) Sean Solia ©
2) Dale Phillips
3) Martin Guptill
4) Bevon Jacobs
5) Lachlan Stackpole
6) Cam Fletcher (wk)
7) Ryan Harrison
8) Adithya Ashok
9) Simon Keene
10) Harjot Johal
11) Angus Olliver
Canterbury Kings Playing 11:
1) Chad Bowes
2) Tom Latham (wk)
3) Matthew Boyle
4) Cole McConchie ©
5) Leo Carter
6) Harry Chamberlain
7) Cameron Paul
8) Ish Sodhi
9) Sean Davey
10) Fraser Sheat
11) Michael Rae
Hot Picks for AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Cole McConchie – Serving Canterbury Kings as a right-handed batter and off-spin option, he has claimed 10 wickets while adding important middle-order runs in nine matches. As the most capped T20 player, his tactical leadership remains central to the Kings’ setup. |
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Cam Fletcher – Providing Auckland Aces with assurance in the middle order, the right-handed wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 195 runs across nine appearances, highlighted by an unbeaten 80 that anchored a crucial chase in their title push. |
Top Picks:
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Tom Latham – Guiding Canterbury Kings from the top as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, he has produced 201 runs in six matches at an average of 40.20. His standout 75 recently steered the side into the knockout stages with composed authority. |
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Colin Munro – Returning to Auckland Aces with immediate impact, the left-handed opener has struck 77 runs in just two outings, announcing his comeback through a destructive 55 off 30 balls that dismantled Central Stags’ bowling attack. |
Budget Picks:
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Matthew Boyle – Anchoring Canterbury Kings’ top order as a left-handed batter, he provides composed starts, solid technique, and reliable tempo control during the early stages of the innings. |
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Harjot Johal – Representing Auckland Aces as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he offers 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 & Cam Fletcher |
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Vice-Captain |
Colin Munro & Tom Latham |
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tom Latham, Cam Fletcher
- Batters – Colin Munro (vc), Henry Nicholls, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole
- All-rounders – Cole McConchie ©, Ryan Harrison
- Bowlers – Fraser Sheat, William O’Rourke, Angus Olliver
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tom Latham (vc), Cam Fletcher ©
- Batters – Colin Munro, Matthew Boyle, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole
- All-rounders – Cole McConchie, Simon Keene, Ryan Harrison
- Bowlers – Fraser Sheat, William O’Rourke
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Today Eliminator Super Smash T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Ben Lister |
8.0 credits |
NA |
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Michael Rippon |
7.5 credits |
NA |
AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Today Eliminator Super Smash T20 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Cole McConchie |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Cam Fletcher |
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Punt Picks |
Simon Keene and Matthew Boyle |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-2-3 |
AA vs CTB Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the current performance, Auckland Aces is expected to win this match.
