- Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags (WF v CS)
- Date- 7 Jan 2023
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Time- 2:30 AM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Rain possible, 13℃
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags (WF vs CS) Today Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the WF vs CS Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts. Wellington Firebirds will take on Central Stags in the 14th match of Super Smash on the 7th Jan 2023, Saturday. Keep on reading for more information on the WF vs CS game.
The top two teams will meet for the second time in the tournament on Saturday. Wellington won their last meeting by just two runs. They defended 214 and got to the top of the table after handing out a loss to Central Districts. Both teams have 3 wins in 4 matches and a loss in the tournament but Wellington is on top of the table, just ahead of Central Districts because of their net run rate.
Top Batsmen for WF vs CS
(Last head-to-head)
- Tom Bruce- 56 runs
- Josh Clarkson- 55 runs
- Nick Kelly- 58 runs
Top Bowlers for WF vs CS
- Tom Bruce- 2 wickets
- Jayden Lennox- 2 wickets
- Rachin Ravindra- 3 wickets
WF vs CS Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If WF bats first
- First Innings score prediction- Wellington is expected to score 170
- Result prediction- Wellington will win the match by 30 to 40 runs
Scenario 2- If CS bats first
- First Innings score prediction- Central Stags is expected to score 110
- Result prediction- Wellington to win the match by 2 to 3 wickets
WF vs CS Today Match Prediction, Super Smash, Who Will Win the Match?
Wellington to win
Wellington will begin this game as favourites. We expect this game to go down the wire once again and Wellington to win in the final over of the game. Also, there is a huge chance that the rain might play a spoilsport in this game. Rachin Ravindra is the player to watch out for here.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
- Tom Bruce holds the key for Central Stags.
- Rachin Ravindra is likely to play a major role here.
WF vs CS Probable Playing 11
WF Playing XI
Logan van Beek, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Peter Younghusband, Ollie Newton, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Troy Johnson, Tim Robinson
CS Playing XI
Ross Taylor, Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Seth Rance, Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson
Squad for WF vs CS, Super Smash
Wellington:
Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Ollie Newton, Nick Kelly, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Lauchie Johns, Jakob Bhula, Luke Georgeson, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, David Hancock, Devan Vishvaka, Nick Greenwood, Adam Leonard, James Hartshorn and Tim Robinson
Central Stags
Ross Taylor, Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Seth Rance, Ben Smith, Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Liam Dudding, Brad Schmulian, Ma’ara Ave, Bayley Wiggins, Joey Field, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox, and Curtis Heaphy
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