WF vs CS T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024
Wellington will be up against the Central Stags in the 22nd match of the Super Smash 2023-2024. The match will be played at Basin Reserve, Wellington and will start at 8:30 AM IST on January 13
Wellington have been top notch in the tournament so far. They have played seven games, winning five and losing just one. One game was washed out due to rain. They defeated Canterbury Kings by 21 runs in the last game. The team posted a big score of 184-5 before restricting Canterbury to 163-7.
Central Stags, on the other hand, have been ordinary. The team has managed to win just two out of the seven games. They have lost three games and two games ended as no-result. The team, however, registered a massive 52 run win over Otago in the last game.
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags match in India. In UK, BT Sports will telecast the matches while Spark Sport have the rights for broadcast in New Zealand. Fans in South Africa will have to turn to Super Sport to watch the matches.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Hotstar and Website.
WF vs CS Match Toss Prediction
The captains are more keen on chasing as the pitches have been helpful early on. Once again, captain winning the toss should bowl.
WF vs CS Pitch Report
There can be some movement early on with the new ball, however, the pitch should have no demons. Once a batter has played a few balls, he should feel comfortable in scoring runs.
Wellington Weather Report
It will be a clear day, with temperature ranging between 22 and 18 degrees. The humidity will be 70 percent but there is no threat of rain.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags, Super Smash 2024
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Playing 11
WF Team News
Michael Bracewell and Tim Robinson will be out for this match. Robinson picked up and injury after the game against Canterbury while Bracewell will undergo rehab. Troy Johnson, Gareth Severin are likely to replace the players in the playing XI.
WF Key Players
- Muhammad Abbas - Abbas has played a few handy innings for the team. He has scored 130 runs in six matches so far. In the absence of Tim Robinson, he needs to step up his game.
- Nick Kelly - Nick Kelly has picked up form after initial failure. The batter scored 72 in 48 balls in the previous game against Canterbury. Overall, he has scored 170 runs in six games and will be eyeing a good show in the next game.
- Nathan Smith - Nathan Smith has been a consistent performer for Wellington in the tournament. He has taken 10 wickets in six games and has also chipped in with crucial runs.
WF Team Form
Wellington have been brilliant so far in Super Smash 2023-24. They have comprehensively registered wins in five out of the six games they have played. The bowlers, especially, have been top notch.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing 11
Nick Greenwood, Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly (c), Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Callum McLachlan (wk), Nathan Smith, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ian McPeake, Michael Snedden
CS Team News
Having picked up a comprehensive win in the last game, the Stags should go in the next game with an unchanged playing XI. The team is lagging behind and need a quick turnaround to stay in race for playoffs.
CS Key Players
- Will Young - Will Young roared back to form with a magnificent century. Young scored 101 in 63 balls to help the team a big score against Otago. Young will look to make a similar impact in the next game.
- Dane Cleaver - Cleaver also scored a 33 ball 50 against Otago. Cleaver has been the most consistent performer for the team in the tournament, scoring 179 runs in six games.
- Bevan Small - Bevan continued his good run with the ball and picked three wickets in the last game. He is the leading wickettaker of the tournament, with 12 wickets in six matches for his side.
CS Team Form
The Stags have been inconsistent, especially in the batting, which has resulted in three defeats for the team. The batters did well in the last game which should give the Stags’ fans some confidence.
Bayley Wiggins, Will Young, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, William Clark, Bevan Small, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Head to Head
Wellington continued their good run against Stags and beat them by 4 wickets in the last game the teams played. The team will look to continue the good run against the Stags.
WF vs CS Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
WF Won |
CS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
32 |
19 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Wellington to win. The team has been in great form, winning five out of the six games they have played. Wellington’s bowling has been extraordinary, with Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband and Logan van Beek finding place in top 4 bowlers.
Who will win Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags T20 Match?
We suggest backing Wellington to win. Even though the team will miss their main batter Tim Robinson, the team has all their bowlers in great form and they are very capable to restrict the opposition to low score or even defend a small target.
Jan 13, 2024
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Basin Reserve - Wellington, New Zealand
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