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Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave, FT, Today Match Prediction
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WELL vs ND Win Probability
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Who will win between Wellington and Northern Brave?
- Robert O'Donnell is Northern Brave’s top run scorer with 153 runs, can bet as top batter.
- Wellington’s Yahya Zeb has taken 5 wickets so far.
- Josh Brown and James Naylor have combined for 8 wickets so far.
Northern Brave to Win
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2026-27 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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WELL vs ND Betting Odds
| Bookie | Wellington FirebirdsWELL | Northern BraveND |
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WELL vs ND Match Prediction & Analysis
Wellington is set to take on Northern Brave in match 8 of the Ford Trophy 2026-27 season. The match will be played on 4th November, Wednesday at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Wellington have had a troublesome period in the Ford Trophy 2026-27 so far. They have played two games and lost both the matches already. Northern Brave meanwhile have one win and a loss in their two matches till now.
The head-to-head record is in favour of Wellington. In the last 10 competitive matches between the two teams, Wellington have won 7 matches whereas Northern Brave have won 3.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WELL
L
L
L
L
L
WELL
141/10 in 32.2 4.36
350/5 in 50.0 7
213/10 in 48.1 4.42
FT
Otago Volts won by 6 wickets
214/4 in 37.1 5.76
112/10 in 35.1 3.18
345/6 in 91.0 3.79
309/10 in 74.4 4.14
77/2 in 14.5 5.19
349/5 in 50.0 6.98
138/10 in 32.2 4.27
ND
L
W
L
L
W
ND
341/10 in 44.2 7.69
FT
Northern Brave won by 62 runs
403/6 in 50.0 8.06
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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181/10 in 19.5
SST20 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Brave by 13 runs194/3 in 20.0
233/10 in 46.3
234/7 in 43.3
TEAMS PREVIEW
Wellington Firebirds Preview
Wellington head into their Ford Trophy 2026-27 clash against Northern Districts searching for their first points of the season after two heavy defeats. They currently sit at the bottom of the table with zero points, having lost to Otago by six wickets and then suffering a comprehensive 209 run thrashing at the hands of Canterbury in their previous match.
Oscar Jackson and Gareth Severin lead the batting charts with 55 runs each, while Jesse Tashkoff has scored 52 and Logan van Beek contributed with 48 runs. On the bowling front, Yahya Zeb has been the standout performer with 5 wickets, while Jesse Tashkoff, Liam Dudding, Nick Greenwood and James Hartshorn have taken one each.
Despite the difficult start, Wellington will look to their experienced players to turn things around at home and get their campaign back on track.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Samuel Morgan, Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Abbas, Oscar Jackson, Callum Ferguson, Logan van Beek, James Hartshorn (C), Liam Dudding, Yahya Zeb.
Wellington Firebirds Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2026-27
Northern Brave Preview
Northern Districts (Northern Brave) come into this match with mixed results, sitting fourth on the points table with four points from two games. They opened their season with a solid 62 run victory over Central Districts before suffering a 4 wicket defeat to Auckland in their previous outing.
Robert O’Donnell has been in outstanding form with the bat, standing out as the team’s top run scorer with 153 runs. Michael Sclanders has scored 97 and Xavier Bell scored 96, while Joe Carter (45) and Brett Hampton (44) have also contributed.
The bowling attack is shared between Josh Brown and James Naylor, both with 4 wickets, supported by Cooper Rowell (3), Michael Sclanders (2) and Brett Hampton (2). With strong batting depth and a capable bowling unit, Northern Brave will aim to bounce back and secure another victory.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Nick Kelly, Henry Cooper, Joe Carter, Robert O’Donnell (C), Brett Hampton, Xavier Bell, Snehith Reddy, Aryan Mann (WK), Josh Brown, James Naylor, Cooper Rowell.
Northern Brave Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2026-27
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast in Wellington on matchday is likely to be mostly cloudy conditions with a low chance of rain. Temperatures will range from a low of about 14°C to a high near 18-20°C. There is a 15-25% chance of rain, so there are minimal chances of rain.
WELL vs ND Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The pitch at Basin Reserve usually offers a fair contest. Seamers get good assistance early with bounce and swing, helped by Wellington’s breezy conditions. As the day goes on the surface settles and becomes better for batting with true bounce. Spinners may get a little help later if the track wears. The first innings average score at the venue is close to 280.
Toss: To Bowl
The captain who win the toss would want to bowl first. The overcast conditions would play a major role behind the decision.
WELL vs ND
Winning Prediction
Northern Brave are slight favourites. With one win already and Robert O’Donnell’s outstanding 153 runs, they hold the edge over a winless Wellington side. The hosts have home advantage at the Basin Reserve and a strong recent head-to-head record, but Northern Brave’s greater consistency and batting form should prove decisive.
Northern Brave to Win
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