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AUK vs WEL Dream11 Team Prediction of Super Smash: Preview| Munro and Guptill on the show

By Omkar91

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds match. We are covering AUK vs WEL Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Super Smash 2018-19 match. The match is to be played at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.

The third match of the Super Smash 2018-19 sees Auckland Aces play their first match. Their opponents, Wellington Firebirds played in the opening game of the tournament and went down against the defending champions Northern Knights. The Aces had finished on the second place in league matches last season.

Firebirds began well against the Knights on Saturday as they dislodged Devcich on the second ball of the match. However, the bowlers were severely punished by Dean Brownlie. Hamish Bennett escaped with respectable figures of 1/28 in four overs while all other bowlers suffered. Jeetan Patel sneaked two wickets. The chase of 216 was alive when Devon Conway and Adam Hose went all guns blazing but the middle order failed to sustain the effort.

Auckland Aces will be featuring for the first time in the competition, however, they played in two practice matches with the Australian Big Bash team Hobart Hurricanes. The Aces will be captained by Craig Cachopa and the team has experienced pros like Colin Munro and Martin Guptill. Mark Chapman and Lockie Ferguson add the firepower.

When and Where:

AUK vs WEL, 3rd Match, Super Smash T20, League 2018-19
Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
24th December, 7:30 AM, Monday

Venue Details:

Auckland Aces are the home team at this ground.

In the last season, six matches were played at this ground. First five were won by the chasing sides. We witnessed scores in excess of 190 and even they were chased down. The season is likely to start with a batting-friendly track.

Squads:

AUK:
Craig Cachopa (C), Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Donovan Grobbelaar, Martin Guptill, Roneel Hira, Ben Lister, Colin Munro, Robbie O’Donnell, Glenn Phillips (WK), Matthew Quinn, Will Somerville

WEL:
Hamish Bennett (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Adam Hose, Troy Johnson, Jimmy Neesham, Ollie Newton, Malcolm Nofal, Jeetan Patel, Michael Pollard, Ben Sears, Luke Woodcock

Team News:

Auckland Aces:

They have declared their 12-man squad for the match.

The Aces are likely to open with the international pair of Martin Guptill and Colin Munro. Glenn Phillips may have to bat at number three in this case.

Mark Chapman, Craig Cachopa and Robert O’Donnell make up the middle-order.

Donovon Grobbelaar takes the All-rounder spot, he will bowl medium-pace. The pace battery includes Ben Lister, Lockie Ferguson and Matthew Quinn.

One spinner out of Ronnie Hira and Will Somerville will play. Hira is a regular in T20s while Somerville shined for the international team. Hira may get the preference here.

Wellington Firebirds:

The Firebirds announced their squad.

They opened with Michael Bracewell and Devon Conway. Adam Hose, the overseas pro, batted at three. J Neesham, Tom Blundell and Michael Pollard occupied the middle order.

M Nofal and Luke Woodcock were the two all-rounders used. Jeetan Patel was the lead-spinner.

Ollie Newton and Hamish Bennett were the two pace bowlers while Ben Sears was kept on the benches.

Firebirds can bolster their bowling line-up by bringing in Ben Sears.

Probable Playing XI:

AUK:
Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Glenn Phillips (WK), Mark Chapman, Craig Cachopa (C), Robbie O’Donnell, Donovan Grobbelaar/Will Somerville, Roneel Hira, Ben Lister, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Quinn.

WEL:
Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Adam Hose, James Neesham, Michael Pollard, Tom Blundell (wk), Malcolm Nofal, Luke Woodcock, Ollie Newton, Jeetan Patel, Hamish Bennett (c)