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Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction 27 December 2025
CD vs WELL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Wellington Firebirds won the toss and choose to bowl first
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 46 runs
Defending Champions Central Districts eye a winning start against Wellington Firebirds
- Last year, Central Districts beat Canterbury to win the finals of Super Smash competition.
- Tom Bruce and Blair Tickner were standout performers for Central Districts in the previous edition of Super Smash tournament.
- Tim Robinson and Ben Sears were bankable performers for Wellington Firebirds in last year’s Super Smash.
Expect Central Districts to register a comfortable win over Wellington Firebirds.
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 17.4°C|Overcast |
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CD vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis
Central Districts will face Wellington Firebirds in the second match of the Super Smash 2025-26 played at Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North on Saturday.
Last season, Central Districts registered a six-wicket win over Canterbury to lift the coveted prize. Defending Champions will be keen to kick-start their campaign on a winning note.
On the other hand, Wellington Firebirds suffered from inconsistency as a unit in last year’s Super Smash competition. Captain Nick Kelly will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put up a strong fight against Central Districts.
Both teams have faced off 38 times in the history of the competition where the Wellington Firebirds have a slightly better record with 20 wins compared to Central Districts’ 15 victories.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
CD
W
W
L
L
W
CD
354/9 in 87.3 4.05
365/2 in 83.1 4.39
191/10 in 57.0 3.35
PS
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 61 runs
0/0 in 0.0 0
266/2 in 43.4 6.09
264/5 in 50.0 5.28
201/10 in 41.3 4.84
FT 2025-26
Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by 136 runs337/5 in 50.0 6.74
WELL
L
L
L
L
L
WELL
350/9 in 89.0 3.93
323/10 in 100.4 3.21
354/9 in 87.3 4.05
365/2 in 83.1 4.39
224/10 in 57.1 3.92
PS
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 7 wickets
96/3 in 22.0 4.36
232/9 in 50.0 4.64
286/9 in 50.0 5.72
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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201/6 in 39.2
199/10 in 40.5
TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Stags Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tom Bruce, Jack Boyle, Will Young, Dane Cleaver and Curtis Heaphy to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With 339 runs in 10 innings, Tom Bruce topped the batting charts for Central Districts in last year’s Super Smash competition.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Toby Findlay, Blair Tickner and Angus Schaw to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With 16 wickets at an economy rate of 9.21, pacer Blair Tickner topped the bowling charts for Central Districts in last year’s Super Smash competition.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Bruce (c), Dane Cleaver (wk), Will Young, Curtis Heaphy, Jack Boyle, William Clark, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Toby Findlay, Brett Randell
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Jayden Lennox, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, William Clark, Dean Foxcroft, Curtis Heaphy, Brett Randell, Angus Schaw, Ajaz Patel, Raymond Toole, Will Young
Wellington Firebirds Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Nick Kelly, Tom Blundell, Muhammad Abbas, Michael Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With 238 runs in nine innings, Nick Kelly topped the batting charts for Wellington Firebirds in last year’s Super Smash competition.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Michael Bracewell, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek and Peter Younghusband to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With 11 wickets at an economy rate of 8.65 pacer Ben Sears topped the bowling charts for Wellington Firebirds in last year’s Super Smash competition.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Nick Kelly (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Jesse Tashkoff, Michael Bracewell, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden and Logan Van Beek.
Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:
Logan van Beek, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Nick Kelly, Tom Blundell, Ben Sears, Yahya Zeb, Gareth Severin, Tim Robinson, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North in the Super Smash competition is around 175 runs. The weather forecast for Saturday’s game is going to be clear skies during the evening.
CD vs WELL Pitch Report
Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North is going to host the second match of the Super Smash 2025-26 played between Central Districts and Wellington Firebirds.
Toss: To Bowl
Fitzherbert Park in Palmerston North has been a decent venue for side batting second. Last season, one match played at the venue was won by chasing team.
CD vs WELL
Winning Prediction
After analysis of both the teams, Reigning Champions Central Districts will be favorites to win their match against Wellington Firebirds. With likes of Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Will Young and Brett Randell in their ranks, the team management will be hoping that Central Districts can deliver a clinical performance in this contest.
Expect Central Districts to register a comfortable win over Wellington Firebirds.
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