NK vs AA Dream11 Prediction, Match 1 – Super Smash 2025-26, Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Northern Knights (NK) take on Auckland Aces (AA) in 1st Match of the Super Smash 2025-26. The match is scheduled at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on December 26, 2025, at 6:40 AM IST.
NK vs AA 1st Match Details
| Team | Northern Knights (NK) vs Auckland Aces (AA) |
| Competition | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Date & Time | December 26, 2025, 6:40 AM |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Live Stream | Fancode App/Website |
| Scorecard | NK vs AA Live Score |
NK vs AA Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
The 2025-26 Super Smash season officially kicks off tomorrow, December 26, 2025, with the Northern Knights (Northern Brave/ Northern Districts) hosting the Auckland Aces at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
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Injury & Availability Update
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National Duty (NZ vs India): Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, and Ish Sodhi are unavailable for Northern Brave due to the upcoming series against India.
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National Duty (NZ vs India): Mark Chapman and James Neesham are unavailable for the Auckland Aces.
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Injury (AA): Angus Olliver and Samrath Singh remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
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Availability (AA): Sean Solia has recovered from his earlier injury and will captain the side.
Northern Knights Team News & Analysis
Led by veteran Jeet Raval, the Knights are known for a balanced squad. Katene Clarke was their standout batter last season (282 runs) and remains the primary threat at the top.
Their bowling attack is their greatest strength. Brett Hampton provides vital variations in the middle overs, while the availability of Tim Seifert (if released from international duties) would significantly boost their power-hitting.
Tim Seifert and Katene Clarke start the innings, while Jeet Raval will follow at three.
Robert O’Donnell, Joe Carter, and Brett Hampton will play in the middle order.
Frederick Walker and Kristian Clarke will bowl in the powerplay.
Tim Pringle and Scott Kuggeleijn in the middle overs.
Frederick Walker and Scott Kuggeleijn in the death overs.
Auckland Aces Team News & Analysis
Sean Solia captains a side that struggled last season, winning only 3 games. However, they boast high-impact players like Cam Fletcher and Martin Guptill.
The Aces rely heavily on their experienced top order. Bevon Jacobs was a revelation last year with 263 runs and will be expected to carry the momentum. Their bowling relies on the pace of Ben Lister and the spin of Adithya Ashok.
Sean Solia and Simon Keene start the innings, while Bevon Jacobs will follow at three.
Cam Fletcher, William O’Donnell, and Dale Phillips will play in the middle order.
Ben Lister and Danru Ferns will bowl in the powerplay.
Adithya Ashok and Louis Delport in the middle overs.
Ben Lister and Danru Ferns in the death overs.
Head-to-Head:
In their head-to-head record, the Auckland Aces hold a slight historical advantage, but the Northern Knights have dominated recent seasons.
Recent Form: Northern Knights have won 3 of the last 5 encounters (2 games were abandoned).
| Matches | NK Won | AA Won | No Result | Tied |
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| 34 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
Also read – NK vs AA Player Battle & Head to Head Team Stats in T20 – 2025
NK vs AA Probable Playing XI & Key Players
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Key Players For Northern Knights
- Top Batters: Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval
- Top Bowlers: Kristian Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn
Key Players For Auckland Aces
- Top Batters: Martin Guptill, Bevon Jacobs
- Top Bowlers: Cam Fletcher, Simon Keene
NK vs AA Pitch Report & Weather update for Seddon Park, Hamilton
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Seddon Park traditionally T20 reads as dry, abrasive strip, pacy track with bounce, fair for batters, with grip and turn later on. Par-score bands sit roughly at Low: 140, Medium: 160, High: 180.
Live Weather Update - — Currently Light rain. heavy cloud could exaggerate early swing. high humidity (80%) may help the ball grip later, nudging spinners into the game. winds near 13 m/s can make aerial hitting riskier.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Slow & Dusty Pitch |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Slow Spin |
NK vs AA Player Stats & Record 2025
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (WK) | 83.4 | 195 | 0 | 34,102,57,1,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Joshua Brown (WK) | 44 | 42 | 0 | 19,23 | 0,0 |
| Ben Pomare (WK) | 27.2 | 57 | 0 | 6,10,29,12,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Cam Fletcher (WK) | 22.4 | 74 | 0 | 31,5,12,8,18 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Xavier Bell (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Aryan Mann (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Marco Alpe (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson (BAT) | 73.8 | 177 | 0 | 40,63,16,6,52 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Mark Chapman (BAT) | 55 | 89 | 0 | 27,45,17 | 0,0,0 |
| Katene Clarke (BAT) | 52.8 | 170 | 0 | 0,1,32,31,106 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Joe Carter (BAT) | 34.4 | 127 | 0 | 0,17,1,26,83 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Dale Phillips (BAT) | 30.8 | 99 | 0 | 4,40,7,5,43 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jeet Raval (BAT) | 28.4 | 84 | 0 | 45,20,6,12,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Martin Guptill (BAT) | 26.8 | 64 | 0 | 2,2,22,13,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Sean Solia (BAT) | 23.8 | 80 | 0 | 1,23,24,18,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Lachlan Stackpole (BAT) | 20.8 | 61 | 0 | 5,22,13,7,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Bevon Jacobs (BAT) | 19.75 | 35 | 0 | 26,8,0,1 | 0,0,0,0 |
| Robert O Donnell (BAT) | 16.4 | 68 | 0 | 1,16,39,2,10 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Bharat Popli (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Henry Cooper (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Harrish Kannan (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Harjot Johal (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samrath Singh (BOWL) | 114 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tim Seifert (WK) | 83.4 | 195 | 0 | 34,102,57,1,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Mitchell Santner (ALL) | 83.4 | 15 | 11 | 0,1,0,0,14 | 1,3,3,2,2 |
| Simon Keene (ALL) | 81.8 | 166 | 4 | 25,20,9,81,31 | 0,0,2,2,0 |
| Kane Williamson (BAT) | 73.8 | 177 | 0 | 40,63,16,6,52 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rohit Gulati (BOWL) | 73.5 | 3 | 4 | 0,3 | 1,3 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn (ALL) | 58.2 | 11 | 6 | 10,1,0,0,0 | 0,2,0,3,1 |
| Angus Olliver (BOWL) | 57.8 | 1 | 9 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 1,2,3,1,2 |
| Mark Chapman (BAT) | 55 | 89 | 0 | 27,45,17 | 0,0,0 |
| Katene Clarke (BAT) | 52.8 | 170 | 0 | 0,1,32,31,106 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Kristian Clarke (ALL) | 46.2 | 19 | 7 | 0,14,5,0,0 | 1,2,2,1,1 |
| Joshua Brown (WK) | 44 | 42 | 0 | 19,23 | 0,0 |
| Jock McKenzie (ALL) | 43.6 | 54 | 4 | 28,8,13,0,5 | 2,0,1,1,0 |
| Adithya Ashok (BOWL) | 38.8 | 0 | 6 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,3,1,0,1 |
| William O'Donnell (ALL) | 38.8 | 76 | 2 | 5,10,12,17,32 | 0,0,1,0,1 |
| Brett Hampton (ALL) | 37.6 | 64 | 3 | 19,11,16,13,5 | 0,1,1,1,0 |
| Joe Carter (BAT) | 34.4 | 127 | 0 | 0,17,1,26,83 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Matthew Fisher (BOWL) | 34.4 | 6 | 4 | 3,3,0,0,0 | 0,1,1,0,2 |
| Jimmy Neesham (ALL) | 33.8 | 25 | 3 | 21,0,0,0,4 | 0,0,1,0,2 |
| Fergus Lellman (ALL) | 31.33 | 4 | 2 | 0,0,4 | 2,0,0 |
| Dale Phillips (BAT) | 30.8 | 99 | 0 | 4,40,7,5,43 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jeet Raval (BAT) | 28.4 | 84 | 0 | 45,20,6,12,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ben Pomare (WK) | 27.2 | 57 | 0 | 6,10,29,12,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Martin Guptill (BAT) | 26.8 | 64 | 0 | 2,2,22,13,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Sean Solia (BAT) | 23.8 | 80 | 0 | 1,23,24,18,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Cam Fletcher (WK) | 22.4 | 74 | 0 | 31,5,12,8,18 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Lachlan Stackpole (BAT) | 20.8 | 61 | 0 | 5,22,13,7,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Bevon Jacobs (BAT) | 19.75 | 35 | 0 | 26,8,0,1 | 0,0,0,0 |
| Robert O Donnell (BAT) | 16.4 | 68 | 0 | 1,16,39,2,10 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ben Lister (BOWL) | 14.67 | 2 | 1 | 2,0,0 | 0,0,1 |
| Tim Pringle (ALL) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Bell (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Zak Gibson (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Aryan Mann (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bharat Popli (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Henry Cooper (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Snehith Reddy (ALL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| James Naylor (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ryan Harrison (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Marco Alpe (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jordan Sussex (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Harrish Kannan (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Siddhesh Dixit (ALL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Matt Gibson (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Harjot Johal (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jaskaran Sandhu (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samrath Singh (BOWL) | 114 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Rohit Gulati (BOWL) | 73.5 | 3 | 4 | 0,3 | 1,3 |
| Angus Olliver (BOWL) | 57.8 | 1 | 9 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 1,2,3,1,2 |
| Adithya Ashok (BOWL) | 38.8 | 0 | 6 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,3,1,0,1 |
| Matthew Fisher (BOWL) | 34.4 | 6 | 4 | 3,3,0,0,0 | 0,1,1,0,2 |
| Ben Lister (BOWL) | 14.67 | 2 | 1 | 2,0,0 | 0,0,1 |
| Zak Gibson (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| James Naylor (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ryan Harrison (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jordan Sussex (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Matt Gibson (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jaskaran Sandhu (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Northern Knights vs Auckland Aces 1st T20 Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2025-26
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Northern Knights vs Auckland Aces Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today’s Match
For Small League
Bevon Jacobs, Katene Clarke, Sean Solia, and Adithya Ashok will be good options.
For Grand League
Players like Robert O’Donnell, Jock McKenzie, Simon Keene, and Kristian Clarke will be good differential picks.
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samrath Singh (BOWL) | 114 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tim Seifert (WK) | 83.4 | 195 | 0 | 34,102,57,1,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Mitchell Santner (ALL) | 83.4 | 15 | 11 | 0,1,0,0,14 | 1,3,3,2,2 |
| Simon Keene (ALL) | 81.8 | 166 | 4 | 25,20,9,81,31 | 0,0,2,2,0 |
| Rohit Gulati (BOWL) | 73.5 | 3 | 4 | 0,3 | 1,3 |
| Kane Williamson (BAT) | 68 | 162 | 0 | 63,16,6,52,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn (ALL) | 58.2 | 11 | 6 | 10,1,0,0,0 | 0,2,0,3,1 |
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FAQ – NK vs AA Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players for Northern Knights (NK)?
Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval, Kristian Clarke, and Scott Kuggeleijn will be the key players for Team NK.
Which are the key players for the Auckland Aces (AA)?
Martin Guptill, Bevon Jacobs, Cam Fletcher, and Simon Keene will be the key players for Team AA.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Seddon Park, Hamilton?
Seddon Park offers a batting-friendly, flat track with short boundaries, favoring high scores. Expect early pace movement. The weather forecast predicts rain (75% chance) with temperatures between 14°C and 26°C.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s NK vs AA match?
Bevon Jacobs, Katene Clarke, Sean Solia, and Adithya Ashok will be good options for C/VC.
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