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Auckland vs Canterbury Predictions & Tips - Fletcher to crush Canterbury

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 26 Jan 2024

Ralph Staniforth 26 Jan 2024

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Auckland vs Canterbury predictions for Sunday’s Super Smash final
Cam Fletcher has scored 74*, 45 & 24 runs in his last 3 innings
Can Canterbury win four in a row by beating Auckland in the Super Smash final?

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Cam Fletcher hits a four against Wellington. (credit: Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Auckland vs Canterbury Preview

Auckland owned top spot on the table with a closing run of five wins in six matches. Canterbury have won three of their last four matches, including a thrilling four-wicket win over Wellington in the Eliminator on Friday. Auckland’s last match was on 20 January, so while they will be rested for the final, they might be a bit rusty compared to Canterbury.

Auckland vs Canterbury Preview
Head-to-Head
Auckland Form
Auckland Team News
Canterbury Form
Canterbury Team News

Auckland’s Cam Fletcher secured the seven-wicket win over Otago with 74* off 51 balls.
Auckland’s Robert O'Donnell has scored 35* & 47 in his last 4 innings.
Canterbury’s Chad Bowes has scored 85, 35 & 46 in his last 3 innings.
Canterbury’s Cole McConchie top-scored with 53 against Wellington to clinch the Eliminator.

Head-to-Head

Auckland have won three of the last four matches between both sides, including both group matches this season.

Auckland Form

After their four-match winning streak was broken by a loss to Central Districts, Auckland bounced back with a 44-run win over Northern Districts in their final group game.

Auckland posted 181/4 off their 20 overs, Robert O'Donnell top-scored with 47 off 33 balls.

Northern Districts were rolled for 137 with one ball in hand, Louis Delport (3/29) knocking over their key batters.

Auckland Team News

Auckland have been in superb form all season and come into the final well rested after over a week’s break from competitive play.

Canterbury Form

Canterbury made it three wins on the bounce when they beat Wellington in the Eliminator for the second time in four days.

Wellington put in a good performance with the bat, posting 173/7 off 20 overs. Zachary Foulkes (3/31) recorded the best figures with the ball for Canterbury.

Canterbury earned their place in the final with a thrilling, four-wicket win, Matt Henry hitting two sixes in the final over before Foulkes hit the final ball for six to claim a sensational win. Cole McConchie (53) and Chad Bowes (46) set the foundation for the win.

Canterbury Team News

Canterbury are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Verdict

Auckland v Canterbury

I am backing Auckland to win. I am also backing Cam Fletcher to top score for Auckland.

Chad Bowes is a good bet to top score for Canterbury.

Auckland Win

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