Match Preview
The Wellington Firebirds will face off against the Auckland Aces in the 20th match of the Super Smash on January 20, 2025, at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The match is scheduled to begin at 08:55 local time.
Recent Match Performances
Wellington Firebirds
* Lost to Northern Districts by 6 wickets
* Defeated Central Stags by 11 runs
* Lost to Central Stags by 6 wickets
* Lost to Otago Volts by 15 runs
* Defeated Otago Volts by 33 runs
Auckland Aces
* Defeated Canterbury Kings by 13 runs
* Lost to Canterbury Kings by 41 runs
* Lost to Northern Districts by 5 wickets
* Lost to Central Stags by 8 wickets
Key Players
Wellington Firebirds
* Tim Robinson (Batsman)
* Tom Blundell (Batsman)
* Nick Kelly (Batsman)
* Michael Bracewell (All-rounder)
* Logan van Beek (Bowler)
Auckland Aces
* Martin Guptill (Batsman)
* William O’Donnell (Batsman)
* Bevon Jacobs (Batsman)
* Cam Fletcher (All-rounder)
* Danru Ferns (Bowler)
Match Winner Prediction
The Wellington Firebirds are the favorites to win this match based on their recent form and home advantage.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
* Captain: Tim Robinson (WF)
* Vice-Captain: Martin Guptill (AA)
Differential Picks
* Muhammad Abbas (WF) – All-rounder with good batting and bowling skills
* Jock McKenzie (AA) – All-rounder with explosive batting and wicket-taking ability
Predicted Lineups
Wellington Firebirds
* Tim Robinson
* Tom Blundell
* Nick Kelly
* Troy Johnson
* Michael Bracewell
* Jesse Tashkoff
* Logan van Beek
* Peter Younghusband
* Ian McPeake
* Michael Snedden
* Ben Sears
Auckland Aces
* Martin Guptill
* William O’Donnell
* Bevon Jacobs
* Cam Fletcher
* Sean Solia
* Simon Keene
* Jock McKenzie
* Danru Ferns
* Louis Delport
* Matt Gibson
* Ben Lister
Fantasy Cricket Team
* Wicketkeeper: Peter Younghusband (WF)
* Batsman: Tim Robinson (WF)
* Batsman: Martin Guptill (AA)
* All-rounder: Michael Bracewell (WF)
* All-rounder: Cam Fletcher (AA)
* Bowler: Logan van Beek (WF)
* Bowler: Danru Ferns (AA)
* Bowler: Muhammad Abbas (WF)
* Bowler: Jock McKenzie (AA)
* Batsman: Nick Kelly (WF)
* All-rounder: Bevon Jacobs (AA)
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