Auckland will be taking on Canterbury as both sides look to register their first wins in the Sumer Smash T20. In the first game against Otago, Auckland had to chase a mammoth target of 211 in the second innings. A quickfire 46 from 18 deliveries by Martin Guptill followed by a knock of 106 from 61 balls by Glenn Phillips guided Auckland to 197 for the fall of five wickets as they lost the game by 13 runs.
Meanwhile, Canterbury was on the receiving end of a comprehensive six-wicket by the hands of Wellington. Canterbury was bundled out for 129 as Wellington chased down the target with relative ease.
Match Details
Date- Tuesday, December 17 | Kick-Off- 8:40 AM (IST) | Venue- Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Canterbury | Team Combination
CJ Bowes and Jack Boyle are likely to open the innings. The skipper, Cole McConchie should come in at number thre with wicket-keeper batsmen Cam Fletcher accommodating number four. Andrew Ellis and Leo Carter should be in charge of the late onslaught.
Ed Nuttall and Henry Shipley could be in charge of the pace bowling department, while McConchie who took three wickets through his off-break should bowl in tandem with left-arm spinner Blake Coburn.
Auckland | Team Combination
Martin Guptill and Colin Munro are expected to open the innings for their side. Man-in-form Glenn Phillips should continue batting at number three, while, Mark Chapman and Craig Cachopa are likely to come in at number three and four. Corey Anderson’s big-hitting alongside Sean Solia should provide Auckland with late runs.
Auckland might make a few changes in the bowling department. However, left-arm pacer Mitchell McClenaghan should be persisted with.
Canterbury- C Bowes, J Boyle, S Murdoch, C McConchie (C), C Fletcher (WK). A Ellis, L Carter, H Shipley, W Williams, B Coburn, E Nuttal
Auckland- M Guptill, C Munro, G Phillips (WK), M Chapman, Craig Cachopa (C). C Anderson, S Solia, K Jamieson, W Somerville, R Hira, M McClenaghan
From the last five meetings between the two sides, it’s Auckland who has enjoyed the majority of success with four wins in contrast to Auckland’s one win.
The skipper, Cole McConchie score 21 of 15 deliveries while also picking three wickets for Canterbury in the previous games against Wellington.
Glenn Phillips is on the back of a scintillating hundred and will be hungry to score more runs for Auckland.
Jack Boyle looked promising with the bat while opening the innings for Canterbury and could prove to be vital in the upcoming game.
Martin Guptill’s explosive hitting and experience at the top could always come in handy for Auckland.
Wicketkeeper- G Phillips (C)
Batsmen- M Guptill, C Munro, C Cachopa
All-Rounders- C Anderson (VC), C McConachie, H Shipley
Bowlers- E Nuttal, W Williams, R Hira, M McClenaghan
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