AA vs WF T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2023
Auckland Aces welcome Wellington Firebirds to the Eden Park Outer Oval in Match 19 of the 2022-23 Super Smash. The Aces are bottom of the table after winning only one of their opening six games of the tournament. The Firebirds are in second place with three victories so far. Read on as we preview this fixture. This match gets underway in Auckland at 16:10 local time.
Auckland Aces won their opening game of the competition on Boxing Day but have not picked up another victory since. They have not even been close to winning any of their four defeats.
Wellington Firebirds have seen their good early start to the tournament stumble a little over recent games. However, they still have excellent players in their side and will be very confident of returning from Auckland with a win.
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds T20 Live Streaming
This match will be shown live on BT Sport, SKY Sports NZ and Hotstar.
Super Smash 2022 Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and Hotstar.
AA vs WF Match Toss Prediction
All the skippers have chosen to field first after winning the toss at this venue during this tournament. It would be a big surprise if either captain chose to bat first in this match.
AA vs WF, John Davies Oval Pitch Report
Although it is a lively surface and there is assistance for the pace bowlers, it is also a very good batting wicket in Auckland. We expect a par score to be over 180.
Queenstown Weather Report
Sunny and humid across late afternoon and early evening at the Eden Park Outer Oval. The temperature will be around 20 degrees throughout the match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds, Super Smash 2023
Auckland Aces Team News & Playing 11
AA Team News
There is not a great deal of squad depth for Auckland Aces and we have not seen them ring the changes in spite of consistently poor results. The last game against Central Stags was decided with only three balls remaining and we expect to see the same XI from that match.
AA Key Players
- Cole Briggs - The 25 year old hit eight boundaries in his half-century against Central Stags. He scores his runs at a good strike-rate at the top of the order.
- Sean Solia - The all-rounder has been a valuable player for Auckland Aces this season. Overall it has been his bowling which has been the most impressive but he hit a useful 32 in the last match.
- Benjamin Lister - The left arm medium pace bowler picked up a wicket with his second ball of the match and Central Stags’ second ball of their innings in the last game.
AA Team Form
It is now five games since Auckland Aces last won a match in the Super Smash 2022-23.
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Auckland Aces Predicted Playing 11
George Worker, Cole Briggs, William O’Donnell, Robert O’Donnell (c), Sean Solia, Ben Horne (wk), Ross ter Braak, Louis Delport, Danru Ferns, Adithya Ashok, Benjamin Lister
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Playing 11
WF Team News
30 year old Michael Snedden made way for Adam Milne in the starting XI in the only change for Wellington Firebirds from the game against Northern Brave to the defeat against Otago Volts. Milne picked up a wicket in his first appearance since leaving the tour of Pakistan early with a minor injury.
WF Key Players
- Troy Johnson - The 25 year old had a slow start to the 2022-23 Super Smash but has found his form over the last 10 days. He hit 78 not out in a Ford Trophy game and 57 not out in his last Super Smash match.
- Nathan Smith - The 24 year old middle order batter has proved himself to be a handy contributor with bat and ball for the Firebirds. He has taken two wickets in two of the last three matches.
- Adam Milne - The New Zealand international pace bowler has experience across some of the top T20 leagues and has 159 wickets in this format.
WF Team Form
Although one of the games ended as a no-result, Wellington Firebirds have not won any of their last three matches in the Super Smash.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing 11
Devan Vishvaka, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson, Nathan Smith, Tim Robinson, Callum McLachlan, Adam Milne, Logan van Beek, Ollie Newton, Peter Younghusband (c)
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Head to Head
Auckland Aces won the opening eight meetings against Wellington Firebirds and it was the 11th clash when the Firebirds eventually got their first win. However, the Firebirds have won five of the last seven.
AA vs WF Head to Head Stats in T20's
|
Matches Played |
AA Won |
WF Won |
Tie |
NR |
Overall |
34 |
17 |
14 |
0 |
3 |
Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Betting Odds
Auckland Aces won the opening eight meetings against Wellington Firebirds and it was the 11th clash when the Firebirds eventually got their first win. However, the Firebirds have won five of the last seven.
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Who will win Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds T20 Match?
Although Wellington Firebirds have not won any of their last three games, they are favourites with the bookmakers to win this match over bottom of the table Auckland Aces.
🏆 Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Prediction
Auckland Aces produced a useful batting display in their last game and were unfortunate that the rain arrived at a time which allowed Central Stags to bat aggressively and win (DLS). Wellington Firebirds look a stronger side with Adam Milne back in the team and they will fancy their chances against the Aces. Overall, we expect a close match in Auckland and are backing Wellington Firebirds to get the victory
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