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CLAIM NOWCentral Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, SST20, Today Match Prediction
CD vs WELL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Wellington Firebirds won the toss and choose to bat first
Wellington Firebirds won by 11 runs
In every one of the four domestic T20 games held at Saxton Oval, the team that batted first has come out on top.
- The team batting first in this game will be eyeing a score of around 170-180 runs.
- Rain might play spoilsport as a few showers are expected during the game.
- Will Young and Nick Kelly are our picks for the batters to watch out for in this match.
We are backing Central Stags as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Super Smash, 2024-25 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Saxton Oval Nelson Cricket Ground, Nelson, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.1°C|Patchy rain nearby |
CD vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis
Central Stags take on Wellington Firebirds this Saturday at Saxton Oval in the seventh Super Smash Men 2024-25 match. The Stags are currently in third place after winning their first game. Meanwhile, the Firebirds are at the bottom after losing their season opener. Wellington will take confidence from the fact that they have had the better of Central Stags in the recent past and will look to continue that domination.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
W L W L L
CD
205/10 in 45.2 4.52
FT
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 39 runs
244/6 in 50.0 4.88
WELL
L L L W L
WELL
166/4 in 18.2 9.06
160/8 in 20.0 8
270/10 in 86.4 3.12
PS
Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 54 runs
177/10 in 46.3 3.81
129/10 in 40.2 3.2
FT
Canterbury Kings beat Wellington Firebirds by 6 wickets
130/4 in 22.3 5.78
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Stags Preview
Central Stags have started their season with a bang, securing a convincing 7-wicket win Otago in their season opener by chasing down a target of 155 with seven balls to spare. Will Young (50 off 37) set the stage for the chase with a fluent fifty while Curtis Heaphy (43 off 42) and Tom Bruce (44* off 19) helped finish things off.
The Stags’ batting unit looks pretty stacked. Apart from Young, Heaphy, and Bruce, they also have William Clark and Sam Cassidy, who are more than capable of producing an explosive known lower down the order.
The bowling attack will be led by Blair Tickner, who ended up with figures of 3-37 in the first game. Brett Randell is a reliable option who can keep things tight at one end while Jayden Lennox’s spin will be handy on this surface. Lennox was one of the most consistent bowlers for the Stags last season with 13 wickets in 8 innings at an economy of 7.33.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Will Young, Jack Boyle, Curtis Heaphy (wk), Tom Bruce (c), William Clark, Sam Cassidy, Angus Schaw, Joey Field, Brett Randell, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash, 2024-25
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, Tom Bruce, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, William Clark, Josh Clarkson
Wellington Firebirds Preview
Wellington Firebirds lost their season opener to Northern Brave. Batting first, they put on an under-par score of 160-8 on the board and the Brave chased it down with ten balls remaining.
The top and middle order completely failed to deliver in the first game with Nick Greenwood’s 48 off 30 at No.7 being the highest score.
Nick Kelly, the team’s second-highest run-getter the previous season, will be expected to fire in this match. Muhammad Abbas and Tom Blundell will have important roles to play as well.
Among the bowlers, Peter Younghusband and Logan van Beek are expected to do the heavy lifting, as they were the team’s main strike bowlers. Muhammad Abbas can also be handy on this surface and can be backed to deliver a strong spell.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Jesse Tashkoff, Tom Blundell (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Troy Johnson, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Nick Greenwood, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ian Meake, Liam Dudding
Wellington Firebirds Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash, 2024-25
Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:
Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson, Troy Johnson, Gareth Severin, James Hartshorn, Logan van Beek, Nick Greenwood, Peter Younghusband, Tom Blundell
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
We might be looking at a pitch with a touch of seam movement and a bit more bounce, giving the fast bowlers something to work with. That said, the conditions will set the stage for a fair fight between the bat and the ball, where both the batters and the seam bowlers will have their moments to shine.
The weather in Nelson will be mostly cloudy with chances of a couple of showers in the evening, which might interrupt the game.
CD vs WELL Pitch Report
The average score batting first at Saxton Oval is 184. The highest total posted here is Central Stags’ 213-5 versus Canterbury in 2017, a game they won by 8 runs.
Toss: To Bat
All four domestic T20 games played at Saxton Oval have been won by the team batting first. Thus, it’s likely that both captains will look to bat first in this match.
CD vs WELL
Winning Prediction
Central Stags will have plenty of confidence following their opening victory, but Wellington Firebirds will be hungry for their first taste of success this season. Wellington's success will depend on their top and middle order performing well. However, Central Stags appear to have an edge, possessing greater depth and more options with both their batters and their bowlers.
We are backing Central Stags as the winners of this match.
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