Canterbury Kings vs Auckland Aces prediction: Canterbury Kings to win the finals

The Playoff final will have Canterbury and Auckland Aces at the New Zealand division. Set for the early hours of Saturday, Aces is coming from a victory over Central Stags. Canterbury Kings are ranked top of the table and are the favourites. Who will win this game of cricket?

Canterbury Kings recent form

Canterbury Kings are currently on a two-game winning streak against Auckland Aces and Northern Districts Knights. The method of winning was by 1 run and 3 wickets respectively. Cole McConchie is one of the main players who have contributed to their top finishing position. So far he has recorded 339 runs. Also Zakary Foulkes has 13 scalps and is the top wicket taker for the team.

Canterbury Kings Squad

Cole McConchie (captain), Bevon Jacobs, Chad Bowes, Dylan Hunter, Harry Chamberlain, Henry Nicholls, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Matt Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rippon, Sean Davey, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay (wicket-keeper), Tom Latham (wicket-keeper), Cameron Paul, Ed Nuttall, Fraser Sheat, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Michael Rae, William O’Rourke

Auckland Aces' recent form

With a victory over Central Stage at the Eliminator Match, Auckland Aces will be aiming to get the Ford Trophy. There are various players within the team, which has been instrumental in their journey to the finals, such as Cam Fletcher, who has produced 399 runs, and Jimmy Neesham with 15 scalps.

Auckland Aces Squad

Robert O’Donnell (captain), Finn Allen, George Worker, Mark Chapman, Nikith Perera, William O’Donnell, Harjot Johal, Ryan Harrison, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), Cole Briggs (wk), Quinn Sunde (wk), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex, Louis Delport, Matthew Gibson, Yahya Zeb

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides faced each other in the league this year, January with the Canterbury Kings winning by 1 run. We expect that they secure an easy win first because the Auckland Aces is not at the same level as they are. Also, they are the most informed team and have won more head-to-head fights over Auckland Aces.

Our first prediction is Canterbury Kings to win the toss - 1.90 odds for 1xbet

Our Second prediction is Canterbury Kings to win - 1.76 odds for BcGame

Our third prediction is Top Bowler for Canterbury Kings Zakary Foulkes - 3.50 odds for 4rabet