Dream11: CTB vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 6

The sixth match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will see the Canterbury Kings (CTB) squaring off against the Auckland Aces (AA) at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland on Friday, January 3. Ahead of the tie, here's all you need to know about the CTB vs AA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

Auckland's last two matches were abandoned due to rain. They scored 106 runs before the match was abandoned. The Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, lost their last match to the Otago Volts by 10 runs. They were only able to smash 155 runs while chasing 165.

These two teams have played 37 head-to-head matches. The Auckland Aces won a total of 23 head-to-head matches while the Canterbury Kings have been victorious in 13 matches. One match was abandoned due to rain.

CTB vs AA Match Details

The 6th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on January 3 at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland. The game is set to begin at 8:55 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

CTB vs AA, 6th Match

Date and Time: 3 January 2025, 8:55 AM IST

Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland is good for batters. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and try to score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match in both the innings.

CTB vs AA Form Guide

CTB - L

AA - N/R N/R

CTB vs AA Probable Playing XI

CTB Playing XI

No injury updates

Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (wk), Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie ©, Harry Chamberlain, Michael Rippon, Henry Shipley, Kyle Jamieson, Angus McKenzie, Ish Sodhi, and Michael Rae.

AA Playing XI

No injury updates

William O’Donnell, Martin Guptill, Michael Sclanders, Sean Solia ©, Jock McKenzie, Cam Fletcher (wk), Siddhesh Dixit, Simon Keene, Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns, and Benjamin Lister.

CTB vs AA Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Tom Latham

Tom Latham is the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and was in exceptional form in the recent franchise matches. Cam Fletcher is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.

Batters

Martin Guptill

Chad Bowes and Martin Guptill are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Chad Bowes is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He played exceptionally well in the recent franchise cricket matches. He also smashed 24 runs in just 11 balls in the last match. William Taylor is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Cole McConchie

Sean Solia and Cole McConchie are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Cole McConchie will bat in the top order and bowl a good quota of overs in today's match. He smashed 49 runs and took two wickets in the last match. Michael Rippon is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Ben Lister

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Kyle Jamieson and Ben Lister. Both the pacers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Ben Lister has an exceptional venue record and can take a lot of wickets in today's match. Danru Ferns is another good bowler for today's match.

CTB vs AA match captain and vice-captain choices

Cole McConchie

Cole McConchie is the most crucial pick from Canterbury Kings as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match.

Martin Guptill

Daryl Mitchell is one of the most crucial picks from the Auckland Aces squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He is expected to bat in the top order and was in great form both in the recent franchise cricket matches.

5 Must-Picks for CTB vs AA, 6th Match

Sean Solia

Martin Guptill

Cole McConchie

Kyle Jamieson

Michael Rippon

Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good and well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.