CTB vs WF T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2023
Match 9 of the 2022-23 Super Smash sees Canterbury Kings take on Wellington Firebirds on Sunday afternoon at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The Kings have won one and lost two games so far with the Firebirds top of the league after two victories. Read on as we preview this fixture. The game gets underway at 13:40 local time on New Year’s Day in Christchurch.
Canterbury Kings need their bowlers to be more accurate in this game after seeing them lose from strong winning positions in the two matches so far. They have talent in the squad but there is perhaps a lack of self-belief
Wellington Firebirds have not brushed aside the opposition in either game so far but have got themselves into a winning habit and will fancy their chances of victory in this match.
Canterbury Kings 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.
CTB vs WF Match Toss Prediction
Auckland beat Canterbury Kings in Match 3 of the tournament by winning the toss and choosing to field first. Our prediction is for the captains to decide to field first after winning the toss.
CTB vs WF, Hagley Oval Pitch Report
There is something for all kinds of bowlers on this wicket and we expect to see over 15 wickets fall across the game. A par score will be 150+.
Christchurch Weather Report
Cloudy and humid across the game in Christchurch. There is no danger of rain and the temperature will get no higher than 18 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds, Super Smash 2023
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CTB Team News
With only one win from their last four Super Smash fixtures, there will be calls for Canterbury Kings to make some big changes ahead of this match. They will need their bowlers to go up a level or two to compete in this match against Canterbury Kings.
CTB Key Players
- Chad Bowes- the 29 year old opener took two chances in the field against Central and also hit 24 runs from only 11 balls.
- Cam Fletcher- the middle-order batter has begun this season in brilliant and aggressive batting form. He hit 55 in Match 4 and 46 not-out on Friday, both with strike-rates of over 200.
- Henry Shipley- the 26 year old right arm medium fast bowler has returned figures of 2-5, 2-24 and 2-30 in the competition. He will fancy his chances of adding to his tally in this game.
CTB Team Form
Canterbury Kings are looking to avoid their third defeat in three games. Although they won their opener against Northern Brave, they have lost their last two.
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Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Mitchell Hay, Henry Shipley, Todd Astle, Blake Coburn, William O’’Rourke, Ed Nuttall
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Playing 11
WF Team News
After two narrow wins, there could be an argument in favour of making a couple of changes in the Wellington Firebirds XI but we expect the team management to keep faith with the same team. There are plenty of match-winners throughout Wellington’s team.
WF Key Players
- Nick Kelly- the left-handed opener struck a very impressive eight fours and three sixes in his 25-ball stay at the crease against Central Stags. .
- Finn Allen- the right-handed keeper-batter has got his team off to a good start in both games with scores of 21 and 33. He took a catch against Central Stags and his wicket-keeping is improving year on year.
- Adam Milne- the right-arm quick bowler picked up the wicket of experienced opener Greg Hay in the last game. Milne is very accurate and will be tough to face on this surface.
WF Team Form
Wellington Firebirds are targeting their third straight victory in this game. Their last defeat came in the 2021-22 Eliminator against Canterbury Kings.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing 11
Finn Allen (wk), Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson, Nathan Smith, Tim Robinson, Adam Milne, Logan van Beek, Callum McLachlan, Peter Younghusband (c), Michael Snedden
Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Head to Head
After 35 Super Smash fixtures between Canterbury and Wellington, it is Canterbury who currently lead the head to head 16-15. After three straight wins for Wellington, Canterbury have won the last two matches.
CTB vs WF Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
CTB Won |
WF Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
35 |
16 |
15 |
0 |
4 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Betting Odds
The bookies have installed Canterbury Kings as strong favourites for this game, however, with the Firebirds enjoying a 100% record in the tournament, so far, we are backing them to win.
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Who will win Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds T20 Match?
Big moments win games and it is Wellington Firebirds who we have seen winning the crucial periods of the games. It may not be a large victory margin but we expect the Firebirds to have too much talent.
🏆 Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Prediction
The win for Canterbury Kings over Central Stags on Friday has given this game a bit more edge and the Kings will be determined to not make anything easy for Wellington Firebirds. However, the Firebirds have the ability to get over the winning line and deservedly sit at the top of the table after two matches. We are predicting a close game at times but eventually an easy win for Wellington Firebirds.
Jan 01, 2023
06:10 IST / 0:40 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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