AA vs CTB Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win? Expert Prediction | Eliminator, Super Smash 2026
AA vs CTB Today Match Prediction: Auckland Aces (AA) will take on Canterbury Kings (CTB) in the Eliminator match of the Super Smash 2026. The match will be played on Friday, January 30, at Hagley Oval Ground.
AA vs CTB Super Smash Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
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| Who Will Win | Auckland Aces to win |
| Top Run Scorers | Bevon Jacobs (AA), Tom Latham(CTB) |
| Top Wicket Takers | Harjot Johal (AA), Cole McConchie (CTB) |
| Most Sixes | Auckland Aces to hit more sixes |
| Most Fours | Auckland Aces to hit more fours |
| Fantasy Tips | AA vs CTB Dream11 Prediction |
Auckland Aces (AA) Team Analysis
AA has finished the group stage matches in second place with five wins. They have won their last league match against Canterbury Kings by 8 runs (DLS Method). In that match, Lachlan Stackpole scored 66 from 36 balls, while Colin Munro added 55 off 30 deliveries. With the ball, Angus Olliver picked up two wickets.
Auckland Aces Team Strengths:
Bevon Jacobs: With a total of 361 runs, he is the leading run scorer for the AA.
Ryan Harrison: He has been scoring 65 runs so far and claimed 10 wickets this season.
Colin Munro: He provided a quick start, scoring 55 runs off 30 balls.
Lachlan Stackpole: He played a blistering inning of 66 runs off 36 balls in the last outing.
Harjot Johal: With a total of 15 wickets, he is the leading wicket-taker for AA this season.
Canterbury Kings (CTB) Team Analysis
Canterbury Kings have had a decent season so far, winning four of their ten matches. They come into this game after a 13-run defeat against the Wellington Firebirds. Henry Nicholls played an explosive inning of 41 runs off 28, while Rhys Mariu added 23 in the top order. With the ball, Lachie Harper was outstanding, taking four wickets.
Canterbury Kings Team Strengths:
Tom Latham: With a total of 201 runs, he is the leading run scorer for the CTB.
Henry Nicholls: He provided a solid start, scoring 41 runs against the Wellington Firebirds.
Matt Boyle: He has been scoring 196 runs thus far with an average of 28.00.
Rhys Mariu: Has scored 105 runs at a strike rate of 141.89 and looks dangerous with the bat.
Cole McConchie: An experienced bowler and one of Canterbury Kings’ leading wicket-takers this season.
AA vs CTB Sa20 Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | AA vs CTB Match Eliminator |
| Tournament | Super Smash 2025 |
| Date & Time | Friday, January 30, 10:25 AM IST |
| Venue | Hagley Oval Ground. |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings: Probable Playing 11
Auckland Aces Probable XI: Colin Munro, Dale Phillips, Adam Jones, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher (WK), Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia, Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Harjot Johal, Rohit Gulati
Canterbury Kings Probable XI: Mitchell Hay (WK), Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Matt Boyle, Cole McConchie, Leo Carter, Cameron Paul, Lachie Harper, Raunaq Kapur, Travis Muller, Michael Rae
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings, Players To Watch Out for
Who are the top three run scorers for the Auckland Aces?
Bevon Jacobs is our pick to top-score for the Auckland Aces.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Bevon Jacobs | 8 | 6 | 2 | 361 | 88 | 90.25 | 219 | 164.84 | – | 5 | 23 | 25 |
| 2. Dale Phillips | 10 | 9 | 1 | 269 | 77 | 33.63 | 169 | 159.17 | – | 2 | 10 | 34 |
| 3. Cam Fletcher | 9 | 7 | 3 | 195 | 80 | 48.75 | 127 | 153.54 | – | 1 | 6 | 21 |
Who are the top three run scorers for the Canterbury Kings?
Tom Latham is our pick to top-score for the Canterbury Kings.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tom Latham | 6 | 5 | – | 201 | 75 | 40.20 | 124 | 162.10 | – | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 2. Matt Boyle | 9 | 8 | 1 | 196 | 73 | 28.00 | 121 | 161.98 | – | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 3. Chad Bowes | 3 | 3 | 1 | 142 | 62 | 71.00 | 98 | 144.90 | – | 1 | 4 | 14 |
Who are the three most wicket-takers for the Auckland Aces?
Pick: Harjot Johal to take the most wickets for Auckland Aces.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Harjot Johal | 9 | 8 | 30 | 247 | 15 | 4/21 | 16.47 | 8.23 | 12.00 | 1 | – | – |
| 2. Angus Olliver | 10 | 8 | 30 | 270 | 12 | 2/27 | 22.50 | 9.00 | 15.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Ryan Harrison | 10 | 8 | 25 | 236 | 10 | 3/30 | 23.60 | 9.44 | 15.00 | – | – | – |
Who are the three most wicket-takers for the Canterbury Kings?
Pick: Cole McConchie to take the most wickets for Canterbury Kings.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cole McConchie | 9 | 9 | 26 | 215 | 10 | 2/23 | 21.50 | 8.27 | 15.60 | – | – | – |
| 2. Cameron Paul | 8 | 8 | 22 | 207 | 8 | 3/32 | 25.88 | 9.41 | 16.50 | – | – | 1 |
| 3. Lachie Harper | 6 | 6 | 16.1 | 162 | 7 | 4/17 | 23.14 | 10.02 | 13.86 | 1 | – | 1 |
Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect the Auckland Aces to hit more sixes in this match.
Canterbury Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cap,e Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect the Auckland Aces to hit more fours in this match.
Who Will Win Today’s Super Smash Match – AA vs CTB?
Auckland Aces head into this T20 match as clear favourites against Canterbury Kings. Auckland Aces have dominated Canterbury Kings in the last 10 matches.
Our Prediction – Auckland Aces to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.