Wellington vs Auckland,20th Match,Super Smash 2024-25,2025-01-20 03:25 GMT

January 20, 2025

Match Overview

The Wellington Firebirds (WF) will face off against the Auckland Aces (AA) in the 20th match of Super Smash T20 202425, scheduled to take place at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Monday, January 20th, 2025. The game is set to begin at 8:55 AM IST.

Team Performance

Wellington Firebirds:
- Played 5 matches
- Won 2 and lost 3
- Recent win against Otago Volts by 33 runs
- Top performers: Tim Robinson (76 runs), Ben Sears (4 wickets)
Auckland Aces:
- Played 6 matches
- Recent loss to Central Stags by 8 wickets
- Top performers: Simon Keene and William O’Donnell with decent batting performances

Head-to-Head Record

In their last 10 T20 matches, both teams have an equal record:

Wellington Firebirds won 5 games.
Auckland Aces also won 5 games.

Weather and Pitch Report

Weather

Conditions: Sunny to partly cloudy with a mild breeze in the afternoon.
Temperature: Between 20°C and 13°C.
Chance of Rain: 1%

Pitch Conditions

The Basin Reserve pitch tends to favor fast bowlers initially but becomes more batsman-friendly as the match progresses.
Wind can influence the conditions significantly.

Fantasy Cricket Players' Stats

Player	Performance in T20	Fantasy Points
Jock McKenzie	85 Runs, 9 Wickets (4 Matches)	417
Logan van Beek	33 Runs, 8 Wickets (5 Matches)	336
Tim Robinson	227 Runs (4 Matches)	332
Peter Younghusband	24 Runs, 6 Wickets (5 Matches)	256
Danru Ferns	28 Runs, 9 Wickets (4 Matches)	253

Fantasy Team Recommendations

Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers:

Cam Fletcher

Batters:

Tim Robinson
Muhammad Abbas
Nick Kelly

All-rounders:

Logan van Beek
Jock McKenzie
Michael Bracewell
William O’Donnell

Bowlers:

Ben Sears
Peter Younghusband
James Hartshorn

Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-Captain: Logan van Beek

Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers:

Tom Blundell

Batters:

Tim Robinson
Bevon Jacobs
Nick Kelly

All-rounders:

Logan van Beek
Jock McKenzie
Michael Bracewell
Simon Keene

Bowlers:

Ben Sears
Peter Younghusband
Danru Ferns

Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-Captain: Jock McKenzie

Expert Advice

A 1343 combination (1 Wicketkeeper, 3 Batters, 4 All-rounders, and 3 Bowlers) is recommended given the conditions and team performances.

This setup should provide a balanced lineup for both small leagues and grand leagues.

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Comments

Deepak Menon says:

January 20, 2025 at 2:57 am

Looks like this WF vs AA game has all the makings of an intense showdown. I’m backing Wellington Firebirds 🏏, especially after their last win against Otago Volts. Tim Robinson’s been on fire with his runs, and Ben Sears’ bowling is a solid option too. The Basin Reserve pitch favors fast bowlers at first, but if it gets better for batting later, WF could really cash in. Aces have got some decent performers like Simon Keene, but I think Firebirds might just edge it today 🤞 #FantasyCricketWisdom
Dr. Mitali Banerjee says:

January 20, 2025 at 2:57 am

Looks like this game between WF & AA could be pretty close! With both teams having an equal H2H record, it’s all about how they perform on the day. The pitch at Basin Reserve favors fast bowlers early, so we might see some quick wickets before it gets easier to bat later. I’d say go with Tim Robinson as captain for his consistent scoring 🏏 and add Jock McKenzie in there too 🤘. Let’s hope the sunny weather holds up, could make for a great game! #WFvsAA 💪 #SuperSmash202425

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