ND vs CK Match Prediction | Eliminator

Betting Tips

We have reached the playoff stages of the Super Smash competition for the 2024-25 season. Three teams vz. Canterbury, Northern Knights, and Central Districts have advanced to the next round. After finishing at the top of the point table, Central Districts reached the final directly as they topped the points table. In the Eliminator round of the tournament, Canterbury will take on Northern Districts on February 1st, 2025, at Basin Reserve in Wellington. This encounter will be played in the evening at a neutral venue. Let's peek at this contest's pitch report, match prediction, and betting tips.

Northern Districts vs Canterbury Kings Head-to-Head Record

The Northern Knights and Canterbury teams have played against each other on 37 occasions when a clear mandate could be obtained. Canterbury Kings hold a 20-18 edge in this head-to-head. Canterbury King has done well in recent games against ND, with four wins on the trot. Canterbury has also won both the games played against ND this season. Northern Districts last won a game against Canterbury way back in 2023

Northern Districts vs Canterbury Kings Live Streaming and Broadcast

This game between Canterbury and Northern Knights will be live-streamed on the FanCode website and app in India.

ND vs CK Team Previews

Northern Districts

Northern Districts have done well this year in reaching the Eliminator round of the competition. They collected 22 points from the ten games they played in the league stages of the tournament. They succeeded in winning four games and were among the four teams that finished with four wins during the league stage.

However, three games were washed away due to rain, which allowed them to collect six points, propelling them to second place in the point table. They ended up with the league's worst net run rate of -0.564.

Katene Clarke will lead the Northern Districts’ batting charge. He has collected 350 runs from his ten games, averaging 35 and with a strike rate of 131.08. Robert O'Donnell has also scored 225 runs in his last eight games with an average of 37.5 and a strike rate of 147.05.

The ND bowling attack will be led by Kristian Clarke, who has picked up 12 points from his nine games with a strike rate of 15.5. Neil Wagner has also picked up nine wickets from his last eight games with a strike rate of 19.33.

Northern Districts Expected Playing 11

Canterbury Kings

Canterbury finished the league stage with 18 points. They were tied with three other teams who all ended on 8 points, but Canterbury had a better net run rate, and as a result, they qualified for the next round. They pipped Wellington and Otago to the post with a net run rate of +0280.

Canterbury is going into this game after a win over Northern Districts in their last outing against ND. They have developed an excellent record against ND, with four wins on the trot. They defeated them in their previous contest by 56 runs.

Matthew Boyle is the top batter for Canterbury in this year's league. He has collected 327 runs from his last ten games with an excellent average of 40.88, and he scored these runs quickly with a strike rate of 154.24. Chad Bowes has also done well, scoring 205 runs from his last ten games with an average of 22.78 and a strike rate of 145.39.

Kristian Clarke will lead the Canterbury bowling attack in this game. He has collected 12 wickets in his last nine games with a strike rate of 15.5. Neil Wagner also picked up nine wickets from his previous eight appearances with a strike rate of 19.33.

Canterbury Kings Expected Playing 11

ND vs CK Toss Prediction

This game is being played at the neutral venue of Basin Reserve in Wellington. Basin Reserve has been a witness to 46 domestic T20 games thus far. The teams batting first have won 25, and the teams chasing a target have won 20. So, it might be better to set a target than chase one here.

Pitch and Conditions

The Basin Reserve is generally considered a batting paradise. This ground has always been a good hunting ground for batters. The genuine pace and bounce allow the batters to play their shots but also allows the quicks to pick up wickets. We are expecting cloudy conditions for this contest.

This might augment the chances of the seamers, as cloud cover means more movement through the air. There is no possibility of getting showers, though.

ND vs CK Betting Tips

Both these teams have done well in reaching this stage of the competition. Whatever the contest's outcome, it will likely be a closely fought affair. There is no home turf advantage for either of the teams as they are playing on a neutral wicket.

Canterbury is going into this contest after four wins on the trot against ND. This is bound to have dented the psyche of the ND team. We also think the Kings have a stronger bowling attack.

Bet on Canterbury to win.