In a highly anticipated showdown, the third match of the Super Smash 2023-24 season is scheduled to unfold at Seddon Park in Hamilton, featuring a face-off between the Northern Knights and Central Districts. The clash is set to electrify cricket enthusiasts as both teams gear up for their inaugural game of the season.

Dane Cleaver will take the helm for the Central Districts, steering the team with strategic prowess and seasoned leadership. On the opposing side, Joe Carter will lead the Northern Knights, and both captains are eager to commence their campaigns on a positive note.

As the players step onto the field, fans can anticipate a riveting contest filled with intense moments and thrilling cricket action. The clash between the Knights and Districts promises to be a cracker, setting the stage for what is expected to be a captivating Super Smash season. Cricket aficionados are eagerly awaiting the spectacle at Seddon Park on December 22, as the teams vie for an early advantage in the tournament.

Super Smash 2023-24, ND vs CS:

• Date and time: December 22, 2023, 10:00 am IST / 04:30 am GMT/ 05:30 pm local
• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Seddon Park Pitch Report:

The track at Seddon Park provides equitable assistance to both batters and bowlers. However, pacers are ready to establish their impact more prominently in this environment, due to advantageous circumstances and the grassy characteristics of the field, enabling swing and seam action. Furthermore, spinners might become crucial as the game progresses.

ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Dane Cleaver
• Batters: Tom Bruce, Jeet Raval
• All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Josh Clarkson, Kristian Clarke
• Bowlers: Trent Boult, Blair Tickner, Ajaz Patel

ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Dane Cleaver (c), Colin de Grandhomme (vc)
Choice 2: Trent Boult (c), Jeet Raval (vc)

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ND vs CS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Greg Hay, Ben Smith, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher

ND vs CS Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 22, 04:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Central Districts: Dane Cleaver (c and wk), Greg Hay, Ben Smith, Tom Bruce, William Clark, Brad Schmulian, Bayley Wiggins, Joey Field, Raymond Toole, Jayden Lennox, Curtis Heaphy, Angus Schaw, Jack Boyle, Liam Dudding, Blair Tickner, Bevan Small, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Doug Bracewell

Northern Knights: Joe Carter (c), Jeet Raval, Henry Cooper, Peter Bocock (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Neil Wagner, Joe Walker, Matthew Fisher, Anurag Verma, Trent Boult, Brett Hampton, Zak Gibson, Frederick Walker, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Tim Pringle, Bharat Popli

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