CD vs AA Match Prediction | 29th Match

Betting Tips

We are close to the business end of the Super Smash competition for the 2025 season. In the 29th game of the tournament, Central Districts will take on Auckland. This day/night fixture will be played at McLean Park in Napier. This post will examine this encounter's betting tips, match prediction, and pitch report.

Central Districts vs Auckland Aces Head-to-Head Record

Auckland Aces and Central Districts have played against each other on 35 occasions where a clear result was possible. Auckland has a 19-16 edge in this head-to-head against CD. However, Central Districts have won four out of their last five competitive games. One game had to be abandoned as a no-result. CD also won the previous match between these two teams this season.

Central Districts vs Auckland Aces Live-streaming and Broadcast

Indian cricket enthusiasts will not be able to enjoy this contest on TV. However, it will be available through live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

CD vs AA Team Previews

Central Districts

Central Districts have played nine games in the competition thus far, winning five and losing two. Two of their games ended without a result. They have acquired 24 points and are sitting at the top of the points table. They have a net run rate of +0.162 and have already qualified for the playoffs.

The last two games CD played against Northern Districts and Canterbury ended without results due to rain.

Otherwise, the CD might have extended its lead in the competition. They won the two games before that and lost their last game four matches ago against Otago.

Tom Bruce will lead the batting charge for Central Districts. He has scored 371 runs in his last ten games with an exceptional batting average of 61.83 and a terrific strike rate of 162 as well. Another batter who is giving him company is Jack Boyle. He has scored 274 runs in his last ten games with an average of 30.44 and a strike rate of 128.03.

Blair Tickner is leading the Central District's bowling charge. He has picked up 13 wickets from his last nine matches with a strike rate of 14.3. Jayden Lennox is still bowling well and has picked up 12 wickets from nine games with a strike rate of 15.83.

Central Districts Expected Playing 11

Auckland Aces

Unlike their counterparts in this contest, the Auckland Aces have struggled in the competition. They have scored three wins in their last nine games while losing four. They are currently lying in the fifth spot in the points tally and have a net run rate of +0.347.

Two of their games were washed out due to rain.

They have accumulated 16 points so far and are technically still in the run for a place in the playoffs, although the qualification probability appears thin. They are going into this game after losing their last match against Wellington.

Bevon Jacobs has scored 240 runs in his last eight games with an average of 40 and a strike rate of 138.72. He will lead the batting charge for Auckland in this match. Simone Keene has also scored 160 runs in his last seven games with an average of 22.86 and an excellent strike rate of 170.21.

Danru Ferns will lead the Auckland bowling effort. He has picked up 16 wickets from his last nine games with a strike rate of 11.37. Jock McKenzie has also picked up twelve wickets from nine games with a strike rate of 13.

Auckland Aces Expected Playing 11

CD vs AA Toss Prediction

If you look at the history of domestic T20 games played at McLean Park in Napier, you will find that the teams batting first have won 13 games while the teams chasing a target have won seven. So, the skipper noting these stats at the venue might decide to bat first and put the runs on the board.

Pitch and Conditions

This venue has been one of the few batting-friendly pitches you get in New Zealand. Fast bowlers will initially get assistance from the track. The wicket mellows down as the game progresses and gradually becomes batting-friendly. Overall, batting first after winning the toss might be the order of the day. We might get partially cloudy conditions during the game.

The temperature might hover close to 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and there is no possibility of getting showers during the contest.

CD vs AA Betting Tips

These two teams have had contrasting fortunes in this year's Super Smash. Central Districts are currently leading the points table with 24 points, and Auckland is in fifth position with 16 points to their credit. Central Districts are going into this game on the back of two no-result games, but they won the two matches before that. Auckland is going into this game after a defeat in their last contest against Wellington.

Bet on the Central Districts to win.