Wellington vs Canterbury, Super Smash 2021
Wellington will take on Canterbury in the final of the Super Smash 2021. The match will be played at the Basin Reserve as is set to get underway at 4:00 PM local time
So, we’re into the last game of the Super Smash 2021 and it’s between the two best teams of the tournament. Wellington has been on a roll in the tournament and lost just 1 match in the league stages. Not the wins, but the margin of their wins are scary. Also, look at the form of their batsmen; everyone looks at the peak of their game. Finn Allen is the top scorer of the season.
Devon Conway and Tom Blundell have been brilliant. Jimmy Neesham, Troy Johnson, Michael Bracewell, all are match winners on their own. They have plenty of quality in the bowling as well. Hemish Benett has been brilliant. So does Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband and Jimmy Neesham. At the moment, they look unbeatable but Canterbury is the only team to have defeated them in this season, so they can’t be counted out.
Canterbury definitely are the underdogs but they’re a very good team. Daryl Mitchell and Cole McConchie has batted well. Cam Fletcher has also looked good in the last two games. However, the openers, Ken McClure and Chad Bowes have been disappointing. They need to give them a good start to set a platform for the middle order. They do have the potential to do that.
The bowling certainly looks good with Matt Henry,Ed Nuttall, Will Williams, Daryl Mitchell, Todd Astle and Cole McConchie. Only if the batsmen can bat well, Canterbury will pose a stern challenge to Wellington.
WEL vs CAN Live Streaming
Sky Sports will broadcast the tournament in New Zealand and Australia while Star Sports have the broadcasting rights in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Maldives. If you’re from Pakistan, you can watch the match on PTV Sports. Willlow TV will stream the matches in United States while fans in South Africa can watch the games on SuperSport.
Live Streaming: Livestream of the tournament will also be available on Fox Sports, SuperSport, Willow TV, and Willow HD
Toss Prediction
It’s a good wicket to bat and in a crunch game like a final, both skippers might want to bat first.
Pitch Report
The pitch is an excellent wicket to bat. It may get slightly slower as the match progresses.
Weather Report
The looks fine for the match day at Wellington. The temperature will be pleasant and will hover around 20 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Wellington vs Canterbury, Super Smash 2020-21.
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Playing 11
WEL Team News
Wellington are going to go in the same squad for the final against Canterbury. We don’t see them making any change in the playing XI either.
WEL Key Players
- Finn Allen - Allen has been sensational and is the leading run scorer of the tournament with 496 runs at an average of 62 and a strike rate of 196. He scored a magnificent 73 in the last game and is expected to perform well in the next game
- Devon Conway- Devon Conway looks to be at the peak of his form. He’s the second best batsmen in terms of runs scored in the tournament for Wellington. He was in scintillating form against Auckland in his last match and played a match winning knock of 91. He too is expected to have a good game.
- Jimmy Neesham - He’s the X factor in this team. His all round skills will be very crucial for Wellington.
WEL Team Form
Wellington has been in top form. They lost just 1 of their 10 league games.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing 11
Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Tom Blundell (wk), Troy Johnson, Michael Bracewell (c), James Neesham, Jamie Gibson, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Hamish Bennett, Fraser Colson
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CAN Team News
They’re also most likley to go in with the same playing XI. Though they have added Sean Davey in their squad, we don’t think he can make a cut into the team.
CAN Key Players
- Daryl Mitchell - Mitchell has been scintillating for Canterbury. He played a magnificent knock of 88 in the last game and is expected to bat well in the big final. He’ll be handy with the ball as well.
- Cole McConchie - He’s also been in fine form of late. As a skipper he’d want to lead Canterbury from the front. His all round skills will also be very valuable for Canterbury.
- Matt Henry - Matt Henry will have the responsibility to get some early breakthroughs to get Wellington under pressure. He have the skills to do so.
CAN Team Form
Canterbury had a decent league stage with 6 wins and 4 losses. They defeated Central Districts in the eliminator to march into the final.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher (wk), Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Todd Astle, Will Williams, Ed Nuttall
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Head to Head
Both teams have been good against each other. In this tournament as well both teams met twice and picked up one win apiece. In their previous meet, Wellington defeated Canterbury by 7 wickets thanks to a brilliant half centuries by Devon Conway and Tom Blundell
WEL vs CAN Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
WEL Won |
CAN Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 27 |
13 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Betting Odds
Who will win Wellington vs Canterbury Final?
Wellington Firebirds are favourites to win on most betting platforms. They’re playing outstanding cricket and lost just 1 game in the league stages.
Odds to Win The Match
| Team Name |
10cric |
betway |
bet365 |
| Wellington |
1.51 |
1.57 |
1.61 |
| Canterbury |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.30 |
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Wellington vs Canterbury Final Top Team Batsmen
Finn Allen and Devon Conway are their two best batsmen. Both are the leading run scorers for Wellington and scored half centuries in the previous game. You can also back Tom Blundell who’s been in fine form of late.
Canterbury will rest their hopes on Daryl Mitchell and Cole McConchie. Both have been their best batsmen. Players like Chad Bowes and Ken McClure can also be considered as they can be dangerous on their day.
Odds for Top Team Batsmen
| Top Team Batsman |
10cric |
betway |
bet365 |
| Finn Allen |
3.50 |
3.00 |
3.75 |
| Devon Conway |
3.50 |
3.50 |
3.75 |
| Tom Blundell |
3.75 |
5.00 |
3.75 |
| Chad Bowes |
3.75 |
3.75 |
4.00 |
| Daryl Mitchell |
4.50 |
3.75 |
5.00 |
| Cole McConchie |
6.00 |
5.00 |
6.00 |
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Wellington vs Canterbury Final Top Team Bowlers
Jimmy Neesham is the tp bowler for Wellington. He's been very good and picked up threewickets in the last match. Along with him, Hemish Bennett, who’s there highest wicket taker and Logan van Beek can also be backed.
For Canterbury, Mat Henry and Ed Nuttal are the two best bowlers. Both had a decent outing in the last match. Along with them, Todd Astle will enjoy bowling o this wicket.
Odds for Top Team Bowlers
| Top Team Bowlers |
10cric |
betway |
bet365 |
| Jimmy Neesham |
3.50 |
4.00 |
3.75 |
| Hemish Bennett |
4.00 |
3.75 |
4.33 |
| Logan van Beek |
4.00 |
4.00 |
4.50 |
| Mat Henry |
3.50 |
3.75 |
3.60 |
| Ed Nuttal |
4.00 |
4.33 |
4.33 |
| Todd Astle |
4.50 |
5.00 |
4.50 |
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Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Betting Rate
🏆 Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Prediction
Wellington has been red hot form. Their batsmen look to be at the peak of their form and the bowlers are complementing them well. Canterbury is mostly dependent on Daryl Mitchell and Cole McConchie. We think Wellington will be able to defend their title
Feb 13, 2021
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Basin Reserve - Wellington, New Zealand
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