WF vs ND T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024
Wellington will be up against the Northern Brave in the 24th 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 15.
Wellington are placed at the helm of the points table, with five wins and two defeats. They lost to Central Stags by six wickets in the previous game. The team could only score 147 in 20 overs which was easily chased by the Stags.
Meanwhile, Northern Brave find themselves in a do or die situation. The team has lost five straight games and a win in the coming game is a must to stay alive in the tournament.
Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave 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 ND Match Toss Prediction
The captains are want to bat first and put runs on the board as that has resulted in good results for the team
WF vs ND Pitch Report
The pitch will be good for batting and there won’t be much movement once the ball is a few overs old. We can be in for a high scoring game.
Wellington Weather Report
It will be a clear day, with temperature ranging between 21 and 14 degrees. The humidity will be 75 percent are there is no threat of rain.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave, Super Smash 2024
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Playing 11
WF Team News
Tim Robinson continues to be on the side-lines due to injury. Wellington have added New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra to the squad for the following games.
WF Key Players
- Muhammad Abbas- Muhammad Abbas has been the second most consistent batter for Wellington after Tim Robinson. Overall, he has scored 165 runs for the team in seven games and played an innings of 35 in previous game against the Stags.
- Rachin Ravindra- Rachin Ravindra will play for the first time after a remarkable run in the ODI World Cup that saw him score 3 centuries. Ravindra will also bring a left arm spin option to the Wellington bowling.
- Logan van Beek- Logan Van Beek has been a consistent performer for Wellington with the ball, taking 11 wickets in seven games. He can also contribute with the bat as he showed in the last game where he scored a crisp 41.
WF Team Form
Wellington suffered a defeat in the previous game but overall they have been fantastic in the tournament and are placed at the helm of the points table.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing 11
Nick Greenwood, Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly (c), Muhammad Abbas, Rachin Ravindra, Callum McLachlan (wk), Nathan Smith, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ian McPeake, Michael Snedden
Northern Brave Team News & Playing 11
ND Team News
Neil Wagner has been left out of the Brave's squad, with Zak Gibson replacing in the team. No other changes are expected in the playing XI
ND Key Players
- Joe Carter- Joe Carter is a quality batter and made an immediate impact to the Brave's batting, scoring 48 in 39 balls. Even though his innings was not enough to help his team win, he has shown that he can be a bankable batter down the order.
- Jeet Raval- Jeet Raval has batted well for the team, scoring 148 runs in six matches. As a captain, Raval needs to be a bit more consistent and also ensure that he plays a big innings once he gets a start.
- Scott Kuggeleijn- Scot Kuggeleijn has blown hot and cold in the tournament but he is a valuable player as he can contribute with both and ball. Kuggeleijn has been asked to bat in the top order in many games and he has done well.
ND Team Form
Brave have been on a five match losing streak and need a win in next game to stay alive in the Super Smash 2023-24.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing 11
Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Brett Hampton, Peter Bocock (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Kristian Clarke, Frederick Walker, Zak Gibson
Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave Head to Head
Wellington have been in good form in the tournament and they will look to improve their record against Northern Brave. The team also beat Brave in earlier game of the Super Smash 2023-24.
WF vs ND Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
WF Won |
ND Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
33 |
14 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Wellington to win. The team has been the best performer so far, winning five games. Brave, on the other hand, have been on a five match losing streak.
Who will win Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave T20 Match?
We suggest backing Wellington to win, who are a far better team. The return of Rachin Ravindra will boost the team's batting while their bowling is also very strong. Wellington are clear favourites to win.
Jan 15, 2024
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Basin Reserve - Wellington, New Zealand
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