Canterbury Kings vs. Auckland Aces: Canterbury Leading the Charts

The upcoming fixture of Plunket Shield is between Canterbury Kings and Auckland Aces. The match would be played in Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln, where Kings are expected to have a reasonable amount of support from the crowd. Looking at the current standings in the points table, Canterbury Kings are top of the house with three wins and one loss in 7 games played. On the other hand, are Auckland Aces with five wins in 7 games. The points table could still go both ways, depending on the total points achieved at the end of the game.

Canterbury Kings played their last game against the Aces in March, where they lost after posting 450 plus runs in the first innings. Aces were quiet in the game after scoring 680 runs in their first innings and bowling out Kings for 254 in the second innings. For the upcoming game, the Kings might look to play their full-strength squad with available players.

• Daryl Mitchell
• Cole Mcconchie
• Chad Bowes
• Henry Nicholls
• Theo Van Woerkom

Auckland Aces are always the favorites of winning when it comes to 4-day matches. Aces have the best lineup in terms of potential, consistency, and determination. Aces are coming from a win against Kings and Firebirds, which would be boosting their morale and confidence for the upcoming game as well. With Guptil in form, scoring quick runs, and Glenn Phillips in the driving seat, the Aces have the potential to attack Kings and win the game.

• Martin Guptil
• Glenn Phillips
• Simon Keene
• Benjamin Lister
• Sean Solia

Considering the form of Martin Guptil and other key players from the Aces, the Aces have the chance of winning the game and doing it with all their efforts. Conditions and stats are certainly favoring the Aces for the upcoming game against Canterbury.  

• Auckland Aces to Win (1.80)
• Best Batsman's Team - W Auckland Aces (1.91)
• 1x2. 1 innings Auckland Aces (1.92)