Super Smash 2021/22 Match:22 NB vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

The 22^ndmatch of the 2021-22 Super Smash is going to be played between Northern Braves and Central Stags. This will be the second meeting of NB vs CS in this competition. In their first meeting, NB defeated the CS by 6 wickets. ND is currently at the 2^nd spot on the league table with 18 points from 6 games with 4 wins. On the other hand, CS is at the 4^th spot with points from 8 games with 3 wins. They are coming into this match with 4 consecutive losses.

Central Stags in their previous match threw away the game to the Wellington Firebirds. Batting first, CS scored a huge score of 227/4 with Josh Clarkson scoring 76. In reply, WF had a poor start and was reeling at 43/5. But a sensational counter-attacking knock of 141* by Michael Bracewell took the match away from Stags as Firebirds won by 2 wickets.

Match Details

Date: 14-Jan-2022

Time: 11:10 AM IST AND 6.40 PM Local

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Where to watch: Live on Fancode

Pitch report

The surface here at Bay Oval is conducive for the quick bowlers and the batters need to be watchful in the initial overs of play. Anything more than 150 is a defendable score here.

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Weather Forecast

The weather at Bay Oval during this NB vs CS match will be mostly cloudy. On the first few days, there may be some rain with cloud cover up to 99%. Other than that, the temperature will be hovering around approximately 21-22 degrees Celcius. Bowling first will be a good option.

Top Picks for NB vs CS Dream 11

Joe Carter has scored 142 in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 35.5. He is scoring at a strike rate of 105.97 with his highest score being 75*.

Jeet Raval has been in good form recently. He has scored 103 runs in 6 matches at an average of 20.6 with the highest score of 66*. He is a good pick for your fantasy teams.

Dane Cleaver is the leading run-scorer of this tournament with 343 runs in 7 matches at an average of 57.16, with his highest score being 114*.

Tom Bruce has led his team in 8 matches in which he has scored 251 runs at an average of 50.2 with the highest score of 93* and has also picked up 3 wickets.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For NB vs CS

Batters –Ben Smith, Tom Bruce, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter (vc)

Bowlers – Seth Rance, Anurag Verma, Joe Walker

All-rounders – Doug Bracewell, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner,

Wicket-Keeper – Dane Cleaver (c)

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For NB vs CS

Batters – Tom Bruce (c), Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Henry Cooper

Bowlers – Seth Rance, Anurag Verma, Blair Tickner

All-rounders – Doug Bracewell (vc),Scott Kuggeleijn

Wicket-Keeper – Tim Seifert, Dane Cleaver

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Probable XI for NB vs CS

Northern Brave: Jeet Raval (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Colin de Grandhomme, Henry Cooper, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Anurag Verma, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher

Central Stags Mason Hughes, Ben Smith, Dane Cleaver (wk), Josh Clarkson, Tom Bruce (c), Doug Bracewell, Ma’ara Ave, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, Northern Brave is expected to win this game. Central Stags will give their all to stop their losing streak, therefore it will be a nice contest.

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.