Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings, SST20, Today Match Prediction

WELL vs CANT Match Prediction & Analysis

The Super Smash 2024-25 has entered its most crucial phase. The points table is taking shape, and the Wellington Firebirds will play for their pride as they take on the Canterbury Kings in the 22nd game. The Firebirds lost against the Auckland Aces in the last game and have struggled. The Kings defeated the Northern Brave in the last game. 

The Canterbury Kings have enjoyed a good record against the Wellington Firebirds, winning the last three out of four games. They have a strong batting lineup, and the team is looking to use this advantage. The Firebirds have been inconsistent this season, and it will be interesting to see if they can do well in this contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WELL

L W L L W

WELL

162/10 in 17.2 9.35

SST20

Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 53 runs 20 Jan 2025

AUCK

215/3 in 20.0 10.75

OV

153/10 in 18.5 8.13

SST20

Wellington Firebirds beat Otago Volts by 33 runs 18 Jan 2025

WELL

186/3 in 20.0 9.3

WELL

149/10 in 18.4 7.98

SST20

Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 15 runs 14 Jan 2025

OV

164/7 in 20.0 8.2

WELL

192/4 in 20.0 9.6

SST20

Central Stags won by 6 wickets 09 Jan 2025

CD

196/4 in 20.0 9.8

CD

179/10 in 20.0 8.95

SST20

Wellington Firebirds won by 11 runs 04 Jan 2025

WELL

190/5 in 20.0 9.5

CANT

W L W L L

ND

142/8 in 20.0 7.1

SST20

Canterbury Kings beat Northern Districts by 23 runs 19 Jan 2025

CANT

165/9 in 20.0 8.25

CD

190/4 in 20.0 9.5

SST20

Central Stags beat Canterbury Kings by 15 runs 17 Jan 2025

CANT

175/8 in 20.0 8.75

CANT

173/9 in 20.0 8.65

SST20

Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 41 runs 10 Jan 2025

AUCK

132/9 in 20.0 6.6

CANT

169/7 in 20.0 8.45

SST20

Otago Volts beat Canterbury Kings by 5 wickets 07 Jan 2025

OV

170/5 in 18.4 9.11

AUCK

185/8 in 20.0 9.25

SST20

Auckland Aces beat Canterbury Kings by 13 runs 03 Jan 2025

CANT

172/10 in 19.2 8.9

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wellington Firebirds Preview

It has been a terrible season for Nick Kelly and his men. They lost the last game against Auckland Aces by 53 runs. The side sits at the bottom of the points table and has lost hope of reaching the next round. Kelly would expect a strong fightback from his players as they look to salvage lost pride with a win. 

The strong batting lineup hasn't delivered this season. The team needs a good start in this game from Tim Robinson and Tom Blundell. Nick Kelly must inspire others with a good performance and add runs in the middle order with Troy Johnson and Muhammad Abbas. Michael Bracewell and Jesse Tashkoff will look to add runs in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack will be under pressure in this game. The team expects a good start from Logan van Beek and Michael Snedden. Ben Sears and Bracewell have struggled with their consistency, and the team expects a good show from them in the middle overs. Peter Younghusband, Jesse Tashkoff, and Muhammad Abbas must do well in the ing role.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Nick Kelly (c), Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell (wk), Troy Johnson, Muhammad Abbas, Michael Bracewell, Jesse Tashkoff, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden

Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:

Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Nick Kelly, Gareth Severin, Michael Snedden, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears

Canterbury Kings Preview

Cole McConchie and his team have kept hopes alive for the next round with a good show in the last game. The side defeated the Northern Brave by 23 runs in the last game, banking on a good show from their bowlers. McConchie would look to extend their good record against the Firebirds and qualify for the next round. 

Tom Latham batted well in the last game and will look to deliver a strong start with Chad Bowes. Matthew Boyle's match-winning knock in the last game will make him confident, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Cole McConchie and Mitchell Hay. Michael Rippon, Kyle Jamieson, and Zakary Foulkes strengthen the batting in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack did well in the last game, and the team needs early wickets from Zakary Foulkes and Kyle Jamieson in this contest. William O'Rourke and Ish Sodhi add teeth to this attack and shall look to do well in the middle overs. The team expects a good show in the ing role from McConchie and Henry Shipley.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Cole McConchie (c), Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Matthew Boyle, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Henry Shipley, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, William O'Rourke

Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:

Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay, Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon, Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Wellington would be clear, but the batting conditions would be challenging. We expect to see a lot of movement on the surface, and fast bowlers would enjoy bowling on this surface. The side batting would need 170 on the board to feel confident.

WELL vs CANT Pitch Report

The pitch at Basin Reserve, Wellington, offers early assistance to the fast bowlers, but it is undoubtedly one of the best surfaces to bat on. This ground's dimensions are larger than others in New Zealand; hence, batsmen must rely on ones and twos to score big here. Spinners have also done well at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

There is assistance for the bowlers early in the game. Batting conditions improve as the wicket tends to flatten out in the game's latter stages. The side winning the toss here wouldn't mind bowling first and taking advantage of the conditions.