AA vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Super Smash 2025: The Auckland Aces (AA) will lock horns with the Central Stags (CS) in the 15th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 season on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at McLean Park, Napier.
Both teams are entering this clash after losses in their previous matches. Auckland Aces suffered a five-wicket defeat against Northern Districts, while Central Stags fell to Otago Volts by eight wickets.

This encounter holds significance for both sides as they aim to climb the points table. Let’s dive into the match details, pitch and weather conditions, team previews, and Dream11 fantasy picks.
Fixture: Auckland Aces vs Central Stags, Match 15, Dream11 Super Smash 2024-25
Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Time: 8:55 AM (IST) / 4:25 PM (Local Time)
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
Live Streaming: FanCode
The McLean Park surface generally favours batters with its consistent bounce and short boundaries. The average first-innings score here in T20s is around 170, making it an ideal ground for high-scoring games.
As for the weather, it is expected to remain pleasant with temperatures hovering between 14°C and 20°C. Clouds may linger, but rain is unlikely, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay.
The Auckland Aces are in search of consistency. With just 8 points so far, they sit 4th on the table. Players like Sean Solia and Jock McKenzie have delivered glimpses of brilliance but need more support from the middle order. Their bowling unit, led by Danru Ferns, has struggled for breakthroughs at crucial moments, a concern they must address to bounce back.
Key performers such as Bevon Jacobs and Adithya Ashok will need to step up in this encounter. With the team’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, a victory here is crucial.
Central Stags are in a much stronger position despite their recent loss. Sitting 2nd on the table with 12 points, they have relied on the consistent performances of Tom Bruce and Jack Boyle. The pair has anchored the batting, while Blair Tickner has led the bowling attack with precision.
However, the Stags' top order faltered in their last match, exposing their middle order’s fragility. They will look to correct that and capitalise on their stronger overall lineup against the Aces.
Jock McKenzie: An all-rounder in fine form, McKenzie has been delivering with both bat and ball.
Bevon Jacobs: With 147 runs this season, Jacobs is a vital cog in Auckland’s batting lineup.
Tom Bruce: The leading run-scorer of the tournament with 195 runs at a strike rate of 185.
Blair Tickner: A standout bowler, Tickner has scalped 7 wickets and remains a key threat.
Both teams are expected to field their full-strength squads, with no major injury updates reported.
Wicketkeepers: Dane Cleaver
Batters: Tom Bruce, Jack Boyle, Bevon Jacobs, William O’Donnell
All-rounders: Jock McKenzie, William Clark
Bowlers: Blair Tickner, Danru Ferns, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox
Captain Choices: Jock McKenzie, Jack Boyle
Vice-Captain Choices: Tom Bruce, Danru Ferns
Auckland Aces:
William O’Donnell, Sean Solia (c), Jock McKenzie, Cam Fletcher (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Adithya Ashok, Simon Keene, Louis Delport, Danru Ferns, Riley Mudford
Central Stags:
Curtis Heaphy, Jack Boyle, Tom Bruce (c), William Clark, Dane Cleaver (wk), Josh Clarkson, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Angus Schaw, Brett Randell
Auckland Aces: Adithya Ashok, Ben Lister, Bevon Jacobs, Cam Fletcher, Danru Ferns, Harjot Johal, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex, Louis Delport, Mark Chapman, Matthew Gibson, Michael Sclanders, Quinn Sunde, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, William O’Donnell
Central Stags: Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brad Schmulian, Brett Randell, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Doug Bracewell, Ewald Schreuder, Jack Boyle, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Josh Clarkson, Mason Hughes, Roy Toole, Tom Bruce, William Clark, Will Young