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Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
WELL vs CD Win Probability
Toss Winner - Central Stags won the toss and choose to bat first
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 2 runs
Central Stags defeated Wellington Firebirds by 41 runs when the two sides clashed earlier in the season.
- The Stags’ hopes rest on Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, and Angus Schaw. If they fire, they will have a great chance.
- Defending anything around 190+ at Basin Reserve usually gives the bowling side a real chance.
- Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Kelly, and Yahya Zeb are our picks for Wellington’s players to watch out for.
Central Stags are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 22.1°C|Partly Cloudy |
WELL vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis
Wellington Firebirds are set to face Central Stags in Match 12 of the 2025-26 Super Smash. The two teams find themselves struggling for consistency this season. The Firebirds are in third place with six points after four matches, while the Stags hold second place from bottom with just four points from as many games. The Stags will take confidence from their previous win in the season against the Firebirds as they look to get back on track.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
WELL
W
L
L
L
L
WELL
181/10 in 19.5 9.13
SST20 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Brave by 13 runs194/3 in 20.0 9.7
187/7 in 20.0 9.35
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets189/5 in 19.2 9.78
188/7 in 20.0 9.4
SST20 2025-26
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 46 runs142/10 in 17.5 7.96
350/9 in 89.0 3.93
323/10 in 100.4 3.21
CD
L
L
L
W
W
CD
139/6 in 20.0 6.95
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Central Stags by 9 wickets145/1 in 12.4 11.45
194/7 in 20.0 9.7
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Central Stags by 36 runs158/8 in 20.0 7.9
188/7 in 20.0 9.4
SST20 2025-26
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 46 runs142/10 in 17.5 7.96
HEAD TO HEAD
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201/6 in 39.2
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Wellington Firebirds Preview
Wellington Firebirds have had a patchy start to their campaign, with one win and two losses in their opening four matches, keeping them in third place.
The batting group has been pretty decent this season. Jesse Tashkoff has been the standout so far with 117 runs from three innings, averaging 58.50 and scoring at 172.
Skipper Nick Kelly has also led from the front with 108 runs from three games, and his performance will be crucial for Wellington here. Then there are openers Tom Blundell and Tim Robinson, with 70 and 63 runs, respectively, in three games. Both have managed to keep the scoreboard ticking once they settle in.
Yahya Zeb led the bowling charge with nine wickets in three games, at an economy of 9.17, while Logan van Beek has offered steady support with four wickets as well at 9.83.
Peter Younghusband and Ben Sears are two other reliable wicket-taking options, as both have three scalps each.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell(w), Nick Kelly(c), Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff, Gareth Severin, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, Yahya Zeb
Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:
Logan van Beek, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Yahya Zeb, Gareth Severin, Tim Robinson, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden
Central Stags Preview
Central Stags have had a stop-start season, never finding momentum to win back-to-back games. They have won one so far and lost three, and cannot afford any more slip-ups.
Dane Cleaver has done the heavy lifting in the batting department for the Stags, scoring 145 runs in four matches at an average of 36.25 and a strike rate of 163.
Dean Foxcroft and Will Young have both provided steady contributions in this lineup, collecting over 100 runs each. Josh Clarkson is another one worth backing, as his numbers are decent – 85 runs in four at a strike rate of 109.
The Stags’ bowling has been on point. Angus Schaw and Jayden Lennox have been their regular partnership-breakers, taking four wickets apiece. Spinner Ajaz Patel, however, has been the real standout, taking seven wickets at an economy of 7.60.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Will Young, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver(w), Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Angus Schaw, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox(c), Ajaz Patel, Toby Findlay
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Tom Bruce, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Curtis Heaphy, Toby Findlay, Brett Randell, Angus Schaw, Ajaz Patel, Raymond Toole, Sam Cassidy, Mason Hughes
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Seamers with control can make things tricky early under floodlights at Basin Reserve, thanks to the southerly winds and the way the grass bed sits on the surface. The compact boundaries and firm outfield help quick shots find the rope, and Wellington’s conditions can keep batters honest throughout the innings.
The weather in Wellington will be partly cloudy and breezy through the day.
WELL vs CD Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Once teams settle in, totals around the 150-170 mark are common in domestic T20s at Basin Reserve, with the occasional side pushing higher.
Toss: To Bowl
Captains usually tend to bowl first after winning the toss at Basin Reserve.
WELL vs CD
Winning Prediction
Central Stags come into this game carrying three straight defeats and need a win to salvage their campaign. Their opponents are Wellington Firebirds, the same team they defeated in their first match of the season. Wellington have quality across both batting and bowling departments and present a tough challenge, but we think the Stags, the defending champs, are overdue for a turnaround following those three defeats on the trot, which is why we give them a narrow 51 to 49 advantage heading into this one.
Central Stags are our picks for the winners of this match.
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