Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 New Zealand Super Smash

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THE FACTS

When is Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces taking place? Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces will take place on Sunday 22nd January, 2023 at 00:40 (UK)

Where is Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces taking place? Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces will take place at Bay Oval in Tauranga, New Zealand

Where can I get tickets for Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces? Click here for the latest ticket information for Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces

What TV channel is Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces on in the UK? Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces? BT Sport subscribers can stream Northern Brave vs Auckland Aces live on the BT Sport Player & app

THE LOWDOWN

NORTHERN BRAVE

• The Northern Brave come into this on the back of a 48-run hammering at the hands of Canterbury Kings in their most recent outing. That was their third defeat of the 2022/23 campaign as they sit fifth in the table.
• The home team’s two victories this season have both been in relatively comfortable chases with three defeats when trying to defend a score; including a shocking defeat when they failed to defend a target of 218 against the Central Stags.

AUCKLAND ACES

• Auckland Aces’ 29-run DLS defeat to the Central Stags last week means they come into this one sitting at the bottom-of-the-table. The Aces set a target of 192 but conceded 108 runs in 9.2 overs to allow the Stags to win by 29 runs on DLS.
• The visitors have since earned a surprise win away to the Wellington Firebirds during the week. They chased 154 in 19.3 overs with skipper Robert O’Donnell scoring 59 in 27 balls to set up a dramatic victory.

THE PREDICTION

These are the bottom two teams in the Super Smash but the key for this match might well be the return of Kyle Jamieson to the away team. The New Zealand all-rounder made his return from injury in that aforementioned game against the Wellington Firebirds. He guided them to victory with 12* in the run chase after taking 1-18 in his four overs. In a format as volatile as T20 cricket, one player really can make such a massive impact and Auckland will be confident of making it back-to-back victories with their star man continuing his return in Tauranga.