Who Will Win Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds?
Wellington Firebirds will be eyeing their third successive win when they face Canterbury Kings in the 23rd fixture of the Super Smash 2017/18. The match is scheduled to be played on January 7 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Live telecast will begin at 2 PM local time.
Canterbury vs Wellington: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sky Sport, Fox Sports
Live streaming: Bet365, Sky Go
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Canterbury vs Wellington, Super Smash 2017/18...
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
Their batting is going to revolve mostly around the likes of Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls and Cam Fletcher who is averaging 85.5. Latham has been doing a good job for his national side and he looked in fine touch against Auckland Aces. Among the bowlers, it is Andrew Ellis who has been the leading light for the Kings. The fast bowler is the season's leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets in 6 matches.
Canterbury Predicted Playing 11
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Andrew Ellis (c), Tom Latham (wk), Chad Bowes, Cam Fletcher, Ed Nuttall, Todd Astle, Jeremy Benton, Henry Nicholls, Tim Johnston, Cole McConchie, Michael Pollard
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Playing 11
Luke Ronchi is averaging 58.66 and has scored the most runs for the Firebirds this season while opening partner Hamish Marshall has been fairly consistent. Both these batsmen will be the key against Canterbury Kings. Tom Blundell who hit a fifty in the reverse fixture is another one to watch out for. Samit Patel and Anurag Verma will be the main threats with the ball. Both have taken nine wickets apiece in six matches.
Wellington Predicted Playing 11
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Hamish Marshall (c), Jeetan Patel, Luke Ronchi, Samit Patel, Luke Woodcock, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Logan van Beek, Tom Blundell (wk), Ollie Newton, Anurag Verma
Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Betting Odds
Canterbury Kings have won three and lost as many out of seven league matches and are placed fourth on the points table. They faced a seven-run loss against Auckland Aces before their next game against Northern Knights was washed out. Wellington Firebirds are one place above the Kings on the third spot with three wins and two defeats in seven matches. At the time of writing, both teams were tied at odds of 1.03 on Betfair to win this match.
Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds Prediction
Canterbury Kings may have the advantage of playing on their home ground, but they will be aware of the fact that they ended up losing the last two times they played against Wellington Firebirds. When the two teams met earlier this season, Canterbury cantered to a five-wicket win which gives them an upper hand going into the match. And while the Kings have faced defeats in their last two matches, the Firebirds are coming off back-to-back wins. The momentum therefore is going to be with the latter and so we predict them to win this battle.
Final Verdict: Back Wellington Firebirds to beat Canterbury Kings at 1.03 on betfair.
Jan 07, 2018
06:30 IST / 1:00 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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