Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings Dream11 Prediction Today – Super Smash Eliminator 2025-26
The Eliminator of the Super Smash 2025-26 will see Auckland Aces (AA) square off against Canterbury Kings (CK) at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 30 January 2026. This crucial knockout T20 match will decide who moves into the next stage of the competition.
Match Details
| Match | Auckland Aces vs Canterbury Kings – Super Smash Eliminator |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Match Type | T20 (Eliminator) |
| Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | ~1:00 PM IST (approx) |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, NZ |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch & Weather Report – Hagley Oval
The Hagley Oval surface is known to support balanced conditions in Super Smash matches. Batters can score quickly once set, but bowlers with variations can control the middle overs and pick up key wickets. Weather looks suitable for a full T20 encounter, and the average scores here have been competitive in past Super Smash games.
Pitch Behaviour (Expected)
- Good for batters after powerplay
- Pacers can get movement early
- Spinners may find turn in middle overs
- Competitive total near 160-180 expected
AA vs CK Probable Playing XI (Real Updated Names)
(Final XI confirmed after toss and official team announcements)
🟦 Auckland Aces (AA)
- Sean Solia (C) – All-rounder
- Martin Guptill – Opening batter
- Colin Munro – Aggressive top order
- Bevon Jacobs – Key run scorer this season ✹
- Cam Fletcher (WK) – Wicketkeeper-batter
- Lachlan Stackpole – Middle order bat
- Ryan Harrison – All-round bowling
- Adithya Ashok – Spin-all-round option
- Danru Ferns – Bowling option
- Angus Olliver – Pace bowler
- Harjot Johal – Lead pacer
🟥 Canterbury Kings (CK)
- Dale Phillips – Top order
- William O’Donnell – Batter
- Simon Keene – All-round option
- Louis Delport – Bowler
- Matthew Gibson – Bowling options
- Jordan Sussex – Lower order runs
- Bevon Jacobs (Note: name appears in AA list above, so verify actual CK players after toss)
- Benjamin Lister – Bowler
- Ryan Harrison (verify role)
- Harjot Johal (verify team affiliation)
- Siddhesh Dixit / Rohit Gulati / Samrath Singh – All-round options
⚠️ Note: Super Smash squads sometimes rotate players; confirm Playing XI after toss for best fantasy setup.
AA vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Tips
T20 knockout games are high-pressure, so top order batters, all-round contributors, and strike bowlers should be prioritized for fantasy points.
🧠 Fantasy Strategy
- Pick openers and top three batters who can set or chase totals
- Include all-rounders for combined batting + bowling points
- Choose bowlers who take wickets in powerplay/death overs
- Captain & Vice-Captain picks should be consistent high scorers
🔥 Top Dream11 Picks
⭐ Best Batters
- Martin Guptill (AA) – High scoring potential
- Colin Munro (AA) – Explosive in T20s
- Dale Phillips (CK) – Key runs expected
🌀 Best All-Rounders
- Sean Solia (AA) – Useful in both departments
- Simon Keene (CK) – All-round fantasy value
- Ryan Harrison (AA) – All-round contributions
🎯 Best Bowlers
- Harjot Johal (AA) – Wicket taker
- Louis Delport (CK) – Bowling option
- Benjamin Lister (CK) – Bowler with strike ability
🏆 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🏅 Best Captain Choices
- Martin Guptill – Safe batting captain choice
- Sean Solia – All-rounder for bonus points
- Dale Phillips – Differential big runs
🔁 Best Vice-Captain Picks
- Cam Fletcher – Top order keeper-batter
- Simon Keene – All-round potential
- Ryan Harrison – Secondary all-round pick
🟢 Small League Dream11 Team (Safe)
WK: Cam Fletcher
BAT: Martin Guptill (C), Colin Munro (VC), Dale Phillips
ALL-R: Sean Solia, Ryan Harrison, Simon Keene
BOWL: Harjot Johal, Louis Delport, Benjamin Lister
🟠 Grand League Dream11 Team (Risky)
WK: Cam Fletcher
BAT: Martin Guptill (VC), Dale Phillips (C), William O’Donnell
ALL-R: Simon Keene, Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver
BOWL: Harjot Johal, Ryan Harrison, Matthew Gibson
AA vs CK Match Prediction
The Auckland Aces and Canterbury Kings have shared wins this season and are both capable sides, but Auckland Aces have a marginal advantage in batting firepower and consistency in key moments. Head-to-head is balanced, and recent matchups suggest a close contest.
🎯 Prediction: Auckland Aces likely to win (slight edge)
