Super Smash Meets Big Bash This Friday in Auckland
Burger King Super Smash meets the Big Bash over the next couple of days with The Hobart Hurricanes here in Auckland to
take on the Auckland Aces.
The teams will play a closed Twenty20 practice match today before opening it up to the public on Fridayafternoon for an
exhibition match at 4pm on Eden Park’s Outer Oval.
The Aces side on Friday includes BLACKCAPS Colin Munro and Glenn Phillips while The Hurricanes includes several
front-line players who have made the trip over including Clive Rose, Cameron Boyce and Hamish Kingston.
Auckland Aces coach Mark O’Donnell says the fixtures against Hobart are an excellent chance for his players to prepare
for their white ball campaigns.
“Australia produces quality cricketers so these games are a chance to face strong opposition ahead of the Ford Trophy
and Burger King Super Smash,” O’Donnell says.
“The team are excited to be coming up against players who have Big Bash experience. These matches also give us a chance
to try a few plans and techniques we have been working on ahead of white ball cricket,” he says.
Craig Cachopa will lead the Aces for their white ball campaigns this summer and sees the games against Hobart as a real
bonus.
“There’s no substitute for in-game experience so to be able to play against some of Hobart’s best is a golden
opportunity ahead of a big couple of months,” Cachopa says.
“We’re a young, talented squad and I’m excited to see how we go over the next couple of days against the Hurricanes,” he
says.
MATCH DETAILS:
Auckland Aces v Hobart Hurricanes
Friday 1 December
Eden Park Outer Oval
4pm
Ticket information for Friday’s match:
Auckland Aces
Michael Barry
Graeme Beghin
Craig Cachopa (c)
Mark Chapman
Danru Ferns
Ben Lister
Ben Horne
Matt McEwan
Colin Munro
Tarun Nethula
Teja Nidamanuru
Robbie O’Donnell
Aniket Parikh
Glenn Phillips
ENDS