Match Details:
- Match: Northern Brave vs Wellington Firebirds( NB vs WI ), 5th Match, Super Smash 2024-25
- Date and Time: January 1, 03:25 am GMT / 8:55 am IST / 4:25 pm local time
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
NB vs WF Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Northern BraveWho will win the match? – Northern BraveNorthern Brave vs Wellington Firebirds Preview:
Northern Knights( NK ) is set to face Wellington Firebirds( WF ) in their 5th match during the Super Smash 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at Seddon Park on Wednesday, January 1.
In their last match of the 2023-24 Super Smash, Northern Brave secured a convincing 7-wicket win over Wellington. Batting first, Wellington managed to put up just 102 runs before being bowled out. Northern Brave comfortably chased down the target, leveling the series in the process.
Wellington Firebirds:
Wellington suffered a loss against Canterbury in their previous game during the 2023-24 Super Smash. Wellington batted first and set a target of 173 runs, losing 7 wickets. Michael Bracewell scored an unbeaten 54*, and Nick Kelly contributed 33 runs. Ben Sears took 2 wickets, while Rachin Ravindra claimed 1.
Chasing the target, Canterbury found it challenging. However, with solid contributions from Cole McConchie (53) and Chad Bowes (46), they reached the target in the 20th over, winning by 4 wickets. Matt Henry was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 16 runs off 6 balls and taking 2 catches. Zakary Foulkes took 3 wickets, and McConchie took 1.
NB vs WF Possible Playing XI:
Northern Brave: Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval, Kane Williamson, Joe Carter, Ben Pomare, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Frederick Walker, Tim Southee.
Wellington Firebirds: Nick Kelly (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Ben Sears, Zakary Foulkes/Callum McLachlan, Troy Johnson.
NB vs WF Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
It will be updated soon
NB vs WF Recent 5 Match Performance:
Northern Knights: W, L, L, NR, A
Wellington Firebirds: W, L, L, L, L
NB vs WF Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | NB Won | WF Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 35 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NB vs WF Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to field first.
NB vs WF Pitch Report:
The venue has traditionally favored teams that bowl first. In fact, two of the last three matches here were won by sides that opted to chase, suggesting that both teams are likely to prefer bowling first in the upcoming game.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Seddon Park
- City: Hamilton
- Capacity: 10, 000
Northern Brave vs Wellington Firebirds Full Squad:
Northern Brave: Jeet Raval (c), Bharat Popli, Fergus Lellman, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Joshua Brown, Kane Williamson, Katene Clarke, Robert O’Donnell, Sandeep Patel, Brett Hampton, Kristian Clarke, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Snehith Reddy, Ben Pomare (Wk), Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher, Neil Wagner, Scott Johnston, Tim Southee
Wellington Firebirds: Adam Milne, Ben Sears, Callum McLachlan, Gareth Severin, Iain McPeake, James Hartshorn, Jesse Tashkoff, Liam Dudding, Logan van Beek, Michael Bracewell, Michael Snedden, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, Nick Greenwood, Nick Kelly, Peter Younghusband, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Mycock, Tim Robertson, Tom Blundell, Troy Johnson, Yahya Zeb
