Who Will Win Wellington Firebirds vs Central Districts?
Wellington Firebirds and Central Districts will face each other in the 29th fixture of the Super Smash 2017/18 in their bid to finish in the top four. This penultimate league-stage match is scheduled to be played on January 14 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Live telecast will begin at 2 PM local time.
Wellington vs Central Districts: 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 Wellington vs Central Districts, Super Smash 2017/18...
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Playing 11
Their batting strength resides mainly in their top three - Luke Ronchi, Tom Blundell and Hamish Marshall. Blundell smashed a fifty in the recent reverse fixture against Central Districts and the team will expect another fine innings from him. Samit Patel has been handy with both bat and ball this season. The left-arm spinner has taken 11 wickets in 8 matches and Wellington will be hoping that he has a good day with the ball on Sunday.
Wellington Predicted Playing 11
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Hamish Marshall (c), Luke Ronchi, Tom Blundell (wk), Samit Patel, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Luke Woodcock, Logan van Beek, Jeetan Patel, Ollie Newton, Ian McPeake
Skipper Will Young is amongst the leading run-getters of the Super Smash 2017/18 and it will be crucial for the Districts that he continues his rich vein of form. Tom Bruce clubbed a quickfire 29-ball 59 last time against Wellington and he will be expected to replicate that performance. Blair Tickner, Seth Rance and Ajaz Patel who took two wickets each in that match will look to do the damage once again. Tickner has been the best bowler this season (16 wickets in 8 matches) and he will be the trump card for the Districts here.
Central Districts Predicted Playing 11
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Will Young (c), George Worker, Jesse Ryder, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson, Ben Wheeler, Ajaz Patel, Bevan Small, Seth Rance, Blair Tickner
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Districts Betting Odds
For some strange reasons, after being thrashed by Central Districts earlier at New Plymouth, Wellington Firebirds are being offered at an extremely short 1.17 price on Betfair to win this game. They have won three and lost four out of nine league fixtures and are placed fifth on the points table. The Districts are fourth with four wins and as many defeats in nine matches. Betfair is offering odds of 1.25 on them to win this match.
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Districts Prediction
Wellington Firebirds will be playing on their home ground and they have won their previous two matches here. However, Central Districts recorded an emphatic 56 run-victory over the Firebirds when these two teams met recently. This means that the former have now won four out of the last five matches they have played against the latter. So even though Wellington may have the home advantage on their side, we feel Central Districts due to their superior recent head-to-head record are better placed to win this match.
Final Verdict: Back Central Districts to beat Wellington Firebirds at 1.25 on betfair.
Jan 14, 2018
06:30 IST / 1:00 GMT
Basin Reserve - Wellington, New Zealand
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