Match Details:
The 23rd match of the Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Wellington Firebirds and Canterbury Kings at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.
This match will start at 07:10 AM IST (03:10 PM Local Time) (02: 10 AM GMT) and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
Wellington Firebirds will take on Canterbury Kings at their home ground, Basin Reserve. The latter has been the only team to have beaten this strong Wellington side this season and they hold the bragging rights for it. They are placed third with five wins from seven games and would love to repeat what they did a few days ago at Christchurch.
Wellington, on the other hand, would look to avenge that defeat, the only one that spoiled their perfect winning streak. They are still unbeaten at home and would love to keep that streak going with some all-around performance against the visitors. This could be one of the most exciting battles of this Super Smash 2020-21 season.
WF vs CK Weather Report for Match 23:
It will be a sunny day in Wellington and there are no chances of rain. The temperature will be around 19 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
It is as good a batting wicket as it gets here at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. With the ball coming nicely into the bat, it’s easier to hit through the line.
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Average first innings score:
166 (3 matches played this season)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Loss – 1, Tie – 0
WF vs CK Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Firebirds:
Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Hamish Bennett, Tom Brundell, Devon Conway, Jamie Gibson, Troy Johnson, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband
Bench:
Iain McPeake
Canterbury Kings:
Cole McConchie (c), Todd Astle, Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher, Matt Henry, Ken McClure, Daryl Mitchell, Ed Nuttall, Will Williams
Bench:
Sean Davey
WF vs CK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
It was a rare failure for Finn Allen in the last game but he will bounce back from it. He has so far mustered 353 runs at an impressive strike rate of 193.95. He averages 70.60 which means he’s consistent.
Michael Bracewell, the Wellington captain is a handy all-rounder. He has amassed 147 runs at an average of 36.50 and has scalped 4 wickets in the 3 matches he has bowled.
Ben Sears looked mighty impressive with the ball against Otago. He ran through the Otago batting lineup, grabbing 4 wickets giving away just 21 runs in his quota of 4 overs.
Also Read: Pakistan announce 17-man squad for SA 1st Test
BAN vs WI – 3rd ODI – Preview
Daryl Mitchell is one of the most consistent players in this super smash 2020-21. He has hammered 195 runs in 5 games at a strike rate of 141.30 and has picked up 7 wickets.
Cole McConchie, the Canterbury captain, has been doing well lately. He has scored 179 runs in 6 innings at an average of 44.75 and has also picked up 4 wickets while conceding runs at an economy rate of just 6.57.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell
Vice-Captain Options – Cole McConchie, Ben Sears, Rachin Ravindra
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WF vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Devon Conway
Batsmen – Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen (VC), Jack Boyle
All-Rounders – Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell (C), Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers – Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Logan van Beek, Hamish Bennett
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WF vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Devon Conway (C), Cam Fletcher
Batsmen – Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Leo Carter
All-Rounders – Cole McConchie (VC), Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers – Matt Henry, Logan van Beek, Ed Nuttall, Ben Sears
Expert Advice:
Michael Bracewell has made it to 6 consecutive Dream Teams in the 7 matches he has played. He can be a game-changer if appointed as captain as only 3.47 percent of the users have made him captain at the time of writing.
Today’s WF vs CK Probable Winners:
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.
