Dream11: ND vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 1

ND vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 1

Modified Dec 26, 2024 00:51 IST

The first match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will see Northern Districts (ND) squaring off against Auckland Aces (AA) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Thursday, December 26. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the ND vs AA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

Auckland Aces was the joint winner of the 2023 season as the Final match was abandoned due to rain. Northern Districts, on the other hand, had one of the worst seasons as they only won two of their ten league stage matches.

These two teams have played 35 head-to-head matches. Auckland Aces won a total of 15 head-to-head matches while Northern Districts have been victorious in 18 matches. Two matches were abandoned due to rain.

ND vs AA Match Details

The 1st match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on December 26 at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. The game is set to take place at 10:25 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

ND vs AA, 1st Match

Date and Time: 26 December 2024, 10:25 AM IST

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Pitch Report

The pitch at Seddon Park in Hamilton is good for batters. 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.

ND vs AA Form Guide

ND - Will be playing their first match

AA - Will be playing their first match

ND vs AA Probable Playing XI

ND Playing XI

No injury updates

Bharat Popli, Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval (c), Brett Hampton, Matthew Fisher, Frederick Walker, Tim Seifert (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner

AA Playing XI

No injury updates

Mark Chapman, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), William O’Donnell, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Louis Delport, Bevon Jacobs, Harjot Johal, Ben Lister

ND vs AA Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Cam Fletcher

Cam Fletcher is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. Ben Pomare is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

Jeet Raval

Mark Chapman and Jeet Raval are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Jeet Raval is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has an excellent head-to-head record against Auckland Aces. William Taylor is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Mitchell Santner

Sean Solia and Mitchell Santner are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Mitchell Santner will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. Brett Hampton is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Tim Southee

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

ND vs AA match captain and vice-captain choices

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner is the most crucial pick from Northern Districts as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match.

Sean Solia

Sean Solia 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 will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs.

5 Must-Picks for ND vs AA, 1st Match

Tim Southee

Mitchell Santner

Sean Solia

Jeet Raval

Brett Hampton

Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be 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.