CD vs AA Prediction, Match 21, Super Smash 2025-26, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Central Districts take on Auckland Aces in Match 21 of Super Smash 2025-26 at McLean Park, with CD favored on a true-bounce, small-boundary pitch (par 1st inns 175–185) thanks to stronger batting depth and recent 4–0 H2H record over Auckland.

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Central Districts will clash against the Auckland Aces in the 21st match of the Super Smash 2025-26 season at McLean Park in Napier on Friday, January 16.

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Auckland Aces, led by Sean Solia, are occupying the pole position with four wins, a loss, and two no-result encounters in seven games, picking up 20 points. On the other hand, the Tom Bruce-led Central Districts are at the fifth rank with two wins and four losses in six games, accumulating a total of eight points.

CD vs AA, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 21 Details

Match: Central Districts vs Auckland Aces, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 21

Time & Date: 10:25 AM IST, Friday, January 16

Venue: McLean Park, Napier

CD vs AA, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 21 Pitch Report

The only game played here saw the first innings score of 146. We can expect batters and bowlers to do well equally. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first, as seen in the previous game, chasing down the target.

CD vs AA, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 21 Probable XIs

Central Districts

Dean Foxcroft, Mason Hughes, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Curtis Heaphy, Sam Cassidy, Angus Schaw, Joey Field, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Toby Findlay.

Auckland Aces

Sean Solia (c), Dale Phillips, Martin Guptill, Mark Chapman, Bevon Jacobs, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Siddhesh Dixit, Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver, Rohit Gulati.

CD vs AA, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 21 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Auckland Aces.

While the Aces are holding the top spot on the table with 20 points, the Districts have secured only eight points so far. On that note, we anticipate the Auckland Aces to continue their winning momentum with a comfortable victory in this encounter.

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