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Canterbury Kings vs Wellington Firebirds, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
CANT vs WELL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Wellington Firebirds won the toss and choose to bat first
Wellington Firebirds won by 13 runs (D/L) method
Can Canterbury Kings settle scores with Wellington at home?
- Wellington beat the Kings by 88 runs in their recent encounter at Basin Reserve
- Canterbury Kings have been unbeaten at home this year
- Wellington Firebirds lost 4 consecutive matches before their recent win
Wellington Firebirds to win
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 15.4°C|Overcast |
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CANT vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis
Was it an exception, or can Wellington repeat their recent success against the Canterbury Kings? Before their 88-run win over the Kings, the bottom-placed Wellington Firebirds had lost 4 matches in a row. Tom Blundell and co. will be looking to end the 2025-26 season on a winning note.
Canterbury Kings will back themselves to make a strong comeback as they return to the home venue. They have lost two matches in a row, including their 88-run loss to Wellington in the last outing. The batting is out of form, and they were bowled out for 105 and 132 runs in the last two innings.
Sam Morgan joined the skipper as his opening partner in the recent match against Canterbury Kings, and the two built an 89-run partnership to set the stage for a big total. Muhammad Abbas and Jesse Tashkoff also looked in good touch in the middle order, and we expect the Wellington Firebirds to continue their batting form.
With just two more games left in their campaign, the Kings must win each of them to stay in the race to the Final.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CANT
L
L
W
L
W
CANT
216/6 in 20.0 10.8
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 17 runs199/4 in 20.0 9.95
240/4 in 20.0 12
SST20 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Canterbury Kings by 87 runs153/9 in 20.0 7.65
139/6 in 20.0 6.95
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Central Stags by 9 wickets145/1 in 12.4 11.45
WELL
W
L
L
L
L
WELL
136/5 in 15.5 8.59
SST20 2025-26
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets132/7 in 16.0 8.25
195/7 in 20.0 9.75
SST20 2025-26
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 2 runs197/3 in 20.0 9.85
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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259/8 in 49.0
258/10 in 49.5
129/10 in 40.2
FT
Canterbury Kings beat Wellington Firebirds by 6 wickets
130/4 in 22.3
TEAMS PREVIEW
Canterbury Kings Preview
Canterbury Kings need their top 4 to find their form and start delivering bigger knocks as they come to the end of the league stage. Opening batsman Rhys Mariu is a promising batter who’s lost his rhythm and is struggling to score runs.
He is a key batsman in the top order, and his form will be crucial forthe Canterbury Kings. Harry Chamberlain, who replaced Tom Latham in the top order, has also failed to get off to a decent start.
The middle order of Matthew Boyle, skipper Cole McConchie, and Leo Carter will be crucial for a comeback. These three are among the most experienced players in the side. They form the core of this batting lineup and will be responsible for a strong batting performance that puts them ahead in the contest.
Michael Rippon and wicket-keeper Jess Frew are other promising names lower down the order. Without decent partnerships in the first half of the innings, the Kings will likely be staring at another dismal batting performance.
In the bowling department, there is no reliable bowler who can deliver a game-changing performance. Cameron Paul and LL Harper will be the key wicket-takers to watch out for.
There are others like Sean Davey and skipper Cole McConchie in the side. The captain brings in plenty of experience and can play a big role with the ball.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Rhys Mariu, Harry Chamberlain, Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Michael Rippon, Jesse Frew (wk), Cameron Paul, LLB Harper, Sean Davey, Travis Muller
Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:
Cameron Paul, Cole McConchie, Henry Nicholls, Leo Carter, Matthew Boyle, Michael Rae, Mitchell Hay, Rhys Mariu, Raunaq Kapur, LLB Harper, Travis Muller
Wellington Firebirds Preview
The bottom-placed Wellington Firebirds can play spoil sport for the Kings. Their key batters look promising in the top and middle order. Their recent bowling performance will boost their confidence going into this match.
They have already beaten the Canterbury Kings in their last game, and they will come into this match believing they can repeat the performance. Tom Blundell, Sam Morgan, and Gareth Severin are the key top-order batters in the lineup.
These players look more promising than their counterparts in the opposition. The Firebirds promise a stronger start to the innings with these three in the top 3. With Muhammad Abbas and Jesse Tashkoff in the middle order, we can expect more partnerships in the Wellington innings that can put them on top.
Both Abbas and Tashkoff have made significant contributions in recent outings. The batting lineup is deep with Logan van Beek and wicket-keeper Callum McLachlan coming in at 7 and 8, respectively. However, Wellington’s strength lies in its bowling attack.
They’ve got experienced players who’ve been the best performers for the side for the last few seasons of Super Smash. Ben Sears, Peter Younghusband, and Logan van Beek are the star players in this bowling attack. They will pose a tough challenge to the Kings once again.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Morgan, Tom Blundell (c), Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff, Oscar Jackson, Callum McLachlan (wk), Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, James Hartshorn
Wellington Firebirds Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:
Logan van Beek, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Nick Kelly, Tom Blundell, Ben Sears, James Hartshorn, Callum McLachlan, Sam Morgan, Peter Younghusband, Oscar Jackson
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast is for rain showers around the match time with a high of 14 degrees Celsius in Christchurch. The last game here was washed out without a toss, and it looks like this one, too, will be abandoned if rain holds up throughout the game time.
CANT vs WELL Pitch Report
It is a batting-friendly wicket at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Batters will have the upperhand on this wicket, if rain permits play. The average first innings score in the last two games of Super Smash 2025-26 at this venue is 205 runs. Anything over 210 runs will be a highly competitive total on this ground. The visitors have a strong bowling attack and should be able to defend even a 190-run total in this match.
Toss: To Bat
Teams batting first have won both matches played at this venue so far. The hosts will consider batting first in this match after they failed to chase down a competitive total against Wellington in their last match. The Firebirds, on the other hand, will back their bowlers to defend a total once again.
CANT vs WELL
Winning Prediction
Rain is likely to play spoilsport, and the match will end without a result. In case we get a match with reduced overs, the visitors will have the upper hand. Canterbury Kings are placed third in the points table and have won both matches on this ground. However, the visitors pack a strong punch in the bowling attack and have a more reliable batting lineup. Wellington Firebirds will start as favorites in our match prediction.
Wellington Firebirds to win
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