AA vs ND Dream11 Prediction, Super Smash 2025: The Auckland Aces (AA) will face the Northern Districts (ND) in the 13th match of the Super Smash T20 2024-25 at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Monday, January 13, 2025.
The Auckland Aces, currently placed third on the table, have endured mixed fortunes with two of their matches being washed out due to rain. Despite a recent loss to the Canterbury Kings by 41 runs, the team remains competitive, thanks to solid performances from their bowlers like Danru Ferns and Jock McKenzie, who took three wickets each in their last game.

On the other hand, the Northern Districts are positioned fourth after playing three games, with one win, one loss, and one abandoned match. They come into this clash after suffering a heavy defeat to the Central Stags by 64 runs. Despite contributions from batters like Jeet Raval and Robert O'Donnell, and a three-wicket haul from Rohit Gulati, consistency has eluded the team.
With both teams looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, this match promises to be a tightly contested encounter. The outcome could hinge on how well the batters adapt to the bowler-friendly conditions at Seddon Park.
Match: Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts, Match 13
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 8:55 AM IST
The weather in Hamilton is expected to be mostly sunny, with occasional wind in the afternoon. Temperatures will range between 24°C and 13°C, with a 25% chance of rain.
The Seddon Park pitch is known for assisting seamers, especially in the early stages of the game. With lively bounce and considerable movement on offer, pacers will relish bowling here. However, the surface tends to ease out as the match progresses, allowing batters to settle and score freely. Teams winning the toss may prefer to field first, taking advantage of the early conditions.
The Aces have had a mixed tournament, with rain disruptions hampering their progress. Martin Guptill, their leading run-scorer with 111 runs, will be key to their batting fortunes. Danru Ferns and Jock McKenzie have spearheaded the bowling attack effectively, with three wickets each in the last match.
The Districts are searching for consistency as they aim to improve their standings. Skipper Jeet Raval has been a reliable batter, while Rohit Gulati has impressed with his bowling. Players like Joe Carter and Ben Pomare need to step up to bolster their side’s performance.
Martin Guptill: The veteran batter is in good form and is crucial for anchoring the innings.
Jock McKenzie: A dependable all-rounder who contributes in both departments.
Jeet Raval: A consistent batter who can set the tone at the top of the order.
Rohit Gulati: A reliable bowler who picked three wickets in the last match.
No major injury updates have been reported for either side.
Wicketkeepers: Cam Fletcher, Ben Pomare
Batters: Martin Guptill, Joe Carter, Jeet Raval, Robert O'Donnell
All-rounders: Kristian Clarke, Jock McKenzie
Bowlers: Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns, Rohit Gulati
Captain Choices: Martin Guptill, Jock McKenzie
Vice-captain Choices: Danru Ferns, Martin Guptill
Auckland Aces: William O’Donnell, Martin Guptill, Michael Sclanders, Sean Solia, Bevon Jacobs, Cam Fletcher (wk), Jock McKenzie, Lachlan Stackpole, Simon Keene, Adithya Ashok, Danru Ferns
Northern Districts: Katene Clarke, Joe Carter, Robert O’Donnell, Jeet Raval, Brett Hampton, Ben Pomare (wk), Rohit Gulati, Kristian Clarke, Neil Wagner, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher
Auckland Aces: Sean Solia, Danru Ferns, Ben Lister, Louis Delport, William O'Donnell, Adithya Ashok, Jock McKenzie, Simon Keene, Quinn Sunde, Matthew Gibson, Michael Sclanders, Jordan Sussex, Harjot Johal, Bevon Jacobs, Samrath Singh, Lachlan Stackpole, Angus Olliver, Siddhesh Dixit, Martin Guptill, Cam Fletcher, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Finn Allen
Northern Districts: Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Sandeep Patel, Freddy Walker, Kristian Clarke, Ben Pomare, Scott Johnston, Fergus Lellman, Josh Brown, Snehith Reddy, Rohit Gulati, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Robert O'Donnell, Scott Kuggeleijn, Jeet Raval, Tim Seifert, Mitchell Santner, Bharat Popli, Joe Carter, Brett Hampton