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:
The 23rd match of the Super Smash season will see the Wellington Firebirds take on Canterbury Kings. The Kings are the only team to have beaten the Wellington side so far this season. They are placed third in the points table with five wins and will be keen on repeating their earlier heroics. The Firebirds, on the other hand, are still unbeaten at home and are the strongest side in the tournament.
WFI vs CKI Weather Report for Match 23:
It will be a sunny day on Monday and there is no chance of rain whatsoever with the temperature likely to be around 20 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
Basin Reserve offers probably the best batting pitch and the ball has come nicely on the bat this season. The team winning the toss is expected to chase.
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
WFI vs CKI 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
WFI vs CKI Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Finn Allen has scored 353 runs at an SR of 194 and an average of 70.60. Michael Bracewell has mustered 147 runs and also picked four wickets. Ben Sears picked four wickets in the last conceding only 21 runs. Daryl Mitchell has hammered 195 runs apart from picking up seven wickets. Cole McConchie is another top pick with 179 runs to his name alongside four wickets.
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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 WFI vs CKI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Devon Conway
Batsmen – Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen (VC), Jack Boyle
All-Rounders – Daryl Mitchell (C), Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers – Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Logan van Beek, Hamish Bennett, Ed Nuttall
12th Man – Andrew Fletcher
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WFI vs CKI 11Wickets 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
12th Man – Andrew Fletcher
Expert Advice:
Michael Bracewell has been batting well and is consistent this season. He can be made captain of your Fantasy team, especially in Grand Leagues.
Today’s WF vs CK Probable Winners:
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.
