AA vs NK Prediction, Match 26, Super Smash 2025-26, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Auckland Aces will lock horns with the Northern Knights in the 26th match of the Super Smash 2025-26 season at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland on Thursday, January 22.

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Auckland Aces, led by Martin Guptill, are occupying the second rank with four wins, two losses, and two no-result affairs in eight encounters, picking up 20 points. On the other hand, the Robert O'Donnell-led Northern Knights are holding the pole position with four wins, a loss, two no-result affairs, and a tied encounter in eight matches, accumulating 22 points.

AA vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 26 Details

Match: Auckland Aces vs Northern Knights, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 26

Time & Date: 8:55 AM IST, Thursday, January 22

Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

AA vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 26 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue is 166 in the two games played this season. It’s wise to opt to bat first and put up a huge total on the board. Any score above 180 would be a tough ask for the chasing side.

AA vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 26 Probable XIs

Auckland Aces

Martin Guptill (c), Dale Phillips (wk), Adam Jones, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Ryan Harrison, Siddhesh Dixit, Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver, Rohit Gulati, Ben Lister.

Northern Knights

Katene D Clarke, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Robert O'Donnell (c), Xavier Bell, Ben Pomare (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Ollie White, Zak Gibson, Matthew Fisher.

AA vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 26 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Northern Knights.

The Knights are entering this encounter on the back of four consecutive victories. On the other hand, the Aces suffered a defeat in their most recent encounter. That said, we can expect the Knights to continue their winning momentum, strengthening their pole position on the table.

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