Full Details of Today Match Prediction

The cricket fans are ready to witness yet another big battle of T20 cricket. The 5th Match of Super Smash League 2020-21 is scheduled to play between Northern Knights and Central Districts on Wednesday, 30th December 2020 at Molyneux Park, Alexandra. We are posting safe, accurate, and secure today match prediction for all matches of Super Smash League free.

Central Districts Reviews

Central Districts had failed to have a kick start to this edition of the Super Smash League. They had lost the opening match of this tournament against Wellington Firebirds by the margin of 39 runs. They won the toss and decided to field first. Their bowling unit almost failed to give their best performance in that match. They leaked 175 runs in their inning of 20 overs. Blair Tickner was the highest wicket-taker from their side who picked two wickets in his four overs bowled out against 30 runs. Joey Field also picked two wickets while he was charged for 32 runs in his four overs bowled out.

Doug Bracewell and Noema-Barnett picked one wicket each while Ajaz Patel and the skipper, Tom Bruce were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket in the previous match. The batting order of Central Districts also failed to give the best performance in the opening match. They failed to chase the target of 176 runs and could manage to score 136 runs in their inning of 20 overs. Josh Clarkson was the highest run-scorer from their side who scored 30 runs. Dane Cleaver scored 29 runs while George Worker could manage to score 27 runs.

Northern Knights Reviews

Northern Knights are going to play its first match of this season of the Super Smash League. The performance of this team was not impressive in the previous season of this tournament and they were the worst-performing team. They could manage to win just four out of 10 matches played at the league stage. They lost five matches while their one match was ended with no result. They were laying at the bottom of the points table after the end of the league stage matches.

Anton Devcich is going to lead this team during this edition of the Super Smash League. The batting order of this team is strong at least on papers. Katene Clarke, Dean Brownlie, and Scott Kuggeleijn are their key batters. Frederick Walker, Brett Randell, Zak Gibson, Matthew Fisher, and Joe Walker will be leading the batting order of this side.

Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction

According to our match prediction, Northern Knights is the favorite team to win this match. There are many factors that make Northern Knights a favorite team to win this match:

  • Northern Knights is a well-balanced side as compared to Central Districts
  • Northern Knights had a strong batting order in the side
  • The bowling unit of Northern Knights is also strong
  • Northern Knights have their key players available for this match

Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Teams

The performance of Northern Knights was good in the previous edition of this tournament, so the winning chances of today’s match for Northern Knights have been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.

Northern Knights have a 54% chance to win this match
Central Districts have 46% chances to win this match

Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction

The toss can play an important role in the decision of this match as we had observed in the previous matches of this season of Super Smash League. As per our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may choose to field first.

Pitch Report and Conditions

The 5th Match of Super Smash League is going to be held at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. The pitch here at this venue should be good for batting as it is in most places around New Zealand. We should have a very high scoring match is we get some warm and sunny conditions. A score of more than 180 runs should be as a par.

Weather Report for Today Match

The weather forecast of New Plymouth for matchday is not good. There are some chances of rain but we are hoping that there will be no disturbance during this match.

Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match

Dream11 Prediction for Central Districts vs Northern Knights-Super Smash T20 2019. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of Central Districts vs Northern Knights are mentioned under.

Full Match Info

Date: Wednesday, 30th December 2020
Time: 12:40 AM GMT / 01:40 PM LOCAL / 06:10 AM IST

Venue Facts, Stats, and History

Stadium: Pukekura Park
Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Ends: South Terrace End, North City End
Time Zone: UTC +13:00
Home to: Central Districts

Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s

Total matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 1
Average 1st Inns scores: 134
Average 2nd Inns scores: 133
Highest total recorded: 134/7 (20 Ov) by NZW vs WIW
Lowest score defended: 134/7 (20 Ov) by NZW vs WIW

Northern Knights Squad

Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert(w), Anton Devcich(c), Henry Cooper, Dean Brownlie, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Frederick Walker, Brett Randell, Zak Gibson, Matthew Fisher, Joe Walker.

Central Districts Squad

George Worker, Bayley Wiggins, Dane Cleaver(w), Tom Bruce(c), Josh Clarkson, Kieran Noema-Barnett, Doug Bracewell, Christian Leopard, Ajaz Patel, Joey Field, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox.