Published on: Dec 9, 2021 6:57 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 9, 2021 7:00 pm IST
CTB vs CS Dream11 Prediction: The fifth match of the Men’s Super Smash T20 2021-22 season is scheduled to be played between the Canterbury Kings and the Central Stags at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 10 December (Friday). Both these teams are coming into this game after witnessing quite contrasting fortunes unfold in the ongoing edition of the T20 tournament. The Canterbury Kings did not had the best of starts in this edition of the Men’s Super Smash T20 as they ended up losing their opening game against Wellington Firebirds by 27 runs. On the other hand, the Central Stags have been the team to beat in the ongoing edition of the competition as they registered impressive wins over Otago Volts and the Wellington Firebirds and are currently placed at the top position on the points table. However, both these teams will be eyeing to come up with the best of their efforts in this important game.
Fixture Name: Match 5, Canterbury Kings vs Central Stags
Competition: Super Smash T20
Date: 10 December
Time: 11:10 AM IST
Ground: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
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The surface at the Hagley Oval will be have some excellent batting-friendly conditions as seen in the last few games. Things have improved from the batters point of view in this T10 competition but there will still be great assistance for the pacers as well. Therefore picking a right combination of batters, bowlers and all-rounders will be really important in this match.
Team Form Guide: CTB (recent last): L L W L W CS (recent last): W W L W L
Chad Bowes Ken McClure Jack Boyle Cole McConchie Cam Fletcher Henry Shipley Matthew Hay Matt Henry Will Williams Blake Coburn Edward Nuttall
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Cole McConchie Stats in T20
Canterbury Kings captain Cole McConchie has an excellent record both with the bat and ball the T20 format of the game. Cole McConchie has scored more than 900 runs and also picked up as many as 42 wickets at an impressive economy of less than 8.
Matt Henry Stats in T20
For the Canterbury Kings, right-arm fast bowler Matt Henry has been an important member of the bowling attack especially in the shortest format of the game. Matt Henry has taken close to 90 wickets at a brilliant economy of less than 9.
Dane Cleaver Bayley Wiggins Grey Hay Tom Bruce Doug Bracewell Jayden Lennox Christian Leopard Seth Rance Blair Tickner Ben Wheeler Ben Smith
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Tom Bruce Stats in T20
For the Central Stags, explosive batter Tom Bruce will be a key performer to watch out for in this edition of the T20 tournament. Bruce has smashed an excellent total of more than 1800 runs in the shorter format of the game at a brilliant strike-rate of 142.
Doug Bracewell Stats in T20
Central Stags all-rounder Doug Bracewell delivered crucial performances both with the bat and ball in the last season of the Super Smash T20. Bracewell scored a total of 223 runs with the bat at an amazing average of more than 44 and also took as many as 10 wickets.
The Canterbury Kings will be eyeing to make a strong winning comeback and the likes of Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Jack Boyle and Cole McConchie will be expected to play a significant role in the batting department. The trio of Edward Nuttall, Matt Henry and Henry Shipley will form an important part of the bowling attack. On the other hand, Central Stags will bank upon the likes of Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell and Dane Cleaver to take the responsibility in the batting department. The likes of Seth Rance, Ben Wheeler and Jayden Lennox will be their crucial part of the bowling department. Toss will play an important role as it is a T20 encounter. According to the CTB vs CS today match prediction & Canterbury Kings vs Central Stags cricket betting tips, CS are the favourites to win this match.
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WICKET-KEEPERS: Dane Cleaver BATTERS: Tom Bruce, Grey Hay, Jack Boyle, Chad Bowes ALL-ROUNDERS: Doug Bracewell, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson BOWLERS: Seth Rance, Edward Nuttall, Matt Henry
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Tom Bruce, Matt Henry.
For Grand League: Doug Bracewell, Cole McConchie.