Match Details
The 26th match of Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on Sunday.
The match is scheduled to start at 07:10 AM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview
Wellington Firebirds will lock horns with Central Stags in the 26th match of the Super Smash. Wellington Firebirds have been the dominating force of this edition of the competition. They have won 7 out of 8 matches and are justifiably placed at the top of the points table. They won their last match against Canterbury Kings by 7 wickets and are coming into this game high on confidence.
Their opposition Central Stags fell short by just 17 runs in their last match against Auckland Aces. They are currently sitting at the second spot on the points table, having won 5 out of 9 matches they have played so far. We can witness a thrilling contest between the top two quality sides on this Sunday.
WF vs CS Weather Report for Match 26:
It will be a sunny day in Wellington on Sunday, with temperatures ranging around 19-23 Degrees Celsius mark and a 10% chance of precipitation.
Pitch Condition/Report
The track here at Basin Reserve is a balanced one. Chasing would be preferable at this venue as the wicket gets better to bat on as the match progresses.
Average first innings score
163 (Last 4 T20 matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
WF vs CS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Firebirds:
Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Hamish Bennett, Tom Brundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jamie Gibson, Troy Johnson, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband
Bench:
Iain McPeake
Central Stags:
Tom Bruce (c), Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, George Worker, Dane Cleaver (wk), Joey Field, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Ross Taylor, Blair Tickner, Kieran Noema-Barnett
Bench:
Christian Leopard
WF vs CS Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Doug Bracewell is in brilliant form with both bat and ball in this season so far. He has scored 155 runs at an average of 52 and also picked up 10 wickets in 10 matches.
George Worker is the highest run-scorer of the tournament so far. He has scored 369 runs at a brilliant strike-rate of 146 in his 8 outings.
Finn Allen is just below George Worker in the top run-scorers’ list. He has scored 357 runs at an outstanding strike-rate of 187 in 8 matches.
Blair Tickner has been in brilliant form with the ball in this season. He is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far. He has scalped 14 wickets in eight matches at an economy rate of 7.5 runs per over.
Hamish Bennett is in decent form with the ball in this season. He has picked up 10 wickets in 8 matches that he has played for the Wellington Firebirds.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Doug Bracewell, Finn Allen
Vice-Captain Options – George Worker, Blair Tickner
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WF vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tom Blundell
Batters – Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen, George Worker (vc), Will Young
All-Rounders – Doug Bracewell (c), Josh Clarkson, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers – Logan Van Beek, Blair Tickner, Hamish Bennett
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WF vs CS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batters – Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen (c), George Worker, Ross Taylor
All-Rounders – Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers – Blair Tickner (vc), Ben Sears, Phil Younghusband
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick all-rounders as a multiplier in your Dream11 Fantasy teams, as they can get you some crucial points with both bat and ball.
Today’s WF vs CS Probable Winners:
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.