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CLAIM NOWWellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave, FT 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
WELL vs ND Win Probability
Toss Winner - Northern Brave won the toss and choose to bowl first
Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Brave by 118 runs
Must-win game for Northern Brave to reach the next round
- Wellington Firebirds have a strong record at their home venue
- Teams batting first have won the last four out of six games here
- The average first innings score at this venue is 233 runs
Wellington Firebirds to win
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.2°C|Partly cloudy |
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WELL vs ND Match Prediction & Analysis
We have reached the most crucial stage in The Ford Trophy 2025-26, where the fight for the Top 3 sports on the points table is on. The Wellington Firebirds will look to improve their chances of reaching the next round as they take on the Northern Brave in the 30th game. The Firebirds lost to Canterbury Kings in their last game. The Northern Brave shared points with the Auckland Aces in a rain-affected game.
The Wellington Firebirds have won the last four games against the Northern Brave. It will make them confident. They play at home, and the players know the conditions, which gives them an advantage. The Northern Brave have struggled at this venue in the last few years, and it will be interesting to see if they can get their act together and win.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WELL
L
W
W
L
W
WELL
69/2 in 11.5 5.83
68/10 in 22.2 3.04
240/8 in 50.0 4.8
243/5 in 43.5 5.54
213/10 in 45.5 4.65
FT 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds beat Otago Volts by 56 runs
269/9 in 50.0 5.38
289/8 in 36.0 8.03
307/4 in 36.0 8.53
136/8 in 16.0 8.5
SST20 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds won by 13 runs (D/L) method178/5 in 20.0 8.9
ND
L
W
W
W
W
ND
162/2 in 30.0 5.4
158/10 in 42.5 3.69
148/10 in 42.3 3.48
FT 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Otago Volts by 8 wickets149/2 in 20.4 7.21
173/5 in 17.5 9.7
SST20 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Canterbury Kings by 5 wickets171/5 in 20.0 8.55
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
It was a batting meltdown for Nick Kelly and his team in the last game against the Canterbury Kings. The team got bowled out for a mere 68 runs and went down by 8 wickets. They sit third on the points table and must win this game to keep hopes alive for the Eliminator round. They have a good record against the Northern Brave and shall look to extend it with another win.
It was a top-order collapse in the last game. The team needs a strong start from Jesse Tashkoff and Nick Greenwood in this game. Nick Kelly is the backbone of the team's batting, and he must add runs in the middle order with Tim Robinson and Muhammad Abbas. Tom Blundell is an experienced batter, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Nathan Smith.
Liam Dudding and James Hartshorn must use the new ball and strike early to put the team in a strong position. Peter Younghusband and Nathan Smith must keep the scoring in check in the middle overs to put the team in a strong position. The side expects a good spell from Jesse Tashkoff and Oscar Jackson in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Wellington Firebirds have won the last four games against the Northern Brave
- Tom Latham has scored 339 runs at an average of 48.42 this season
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Nick Kelly (c), Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas, Tom Blundell (wk), Nathan Smith, Oscar Jackson, Peter Younghusband, James Hartshorn, Liam Dudding
Wellington Firebirds Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:
Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Tom Blundell, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Oscar Jackson, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Michael Snedden, Jesse Tashkoff, Peter Younghusband
Northern Brave Preview
Robert O'Donnell and his men will be upset with the rain washout against the Auckland Aces in the last game. This result has complicated matters for the team as they look to qualify for the next round. Their record against the Firebirds has been poor in the last few seasons, and O'Donnell would look to defy it with a strong show in this game.
Katene D Clarke and Scott Kuggeleijn have done well at the top in the last few games, and the team expects a strong start from the pair. Robert O'Donnell has been the team's best batter this season and must build partnerships in the middle order with Fergus Lellman and Henry Cooper. The team expects runs in the lower middle order from Xavier Bell, Ben Pomare, and Snehith Reddy.
The bowling attack will face a strong challenge in this game. Scott Kuggeleijn and Zak Gibson must strike early to put the team in a strong position. Joshua Harvey Brown and Tim Pringle play key roles in the middle overs, and the team expects a good show from them. Snehith Reddy and Fergus Lellman must do well in the supporting roles for the team to win.
Interesting Stats
- Robert O'Donnell is the team's leading scorer with 319 runs this season
- Northern Brave have lost the last three games at this venue
Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Robert O'Donnell (c), Katene D Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn, Fergus Lellman, Henry Cooper, Xavier Bell, Ben Pomare (wk), Snehith Reddy, Tim Pringle, Joshua Harvey Brown, Zak Gibson
Northern Brave Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2025-26
Northern Brave Actual Playing XI:
Josh Brown, Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Zak Gibson, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Robert O'Donnell, Ben Pomare, Tim Pringle, Xavier Bell, Snehith Reddy
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies over Wellington will be overcast, with a maximum temperature of 18°C and humidity of 77%. Batting conditions will be challenging due to recent rain and moisture on the surface.
WELL vs ND Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The pitch at Basin Reserve, Wellington, offers early assistance to the fast bowlers, but it is undoubtedly one of the best surfaces to bat on. This ground's dimensions are larger than those of others in New Zealand. Batsmen have to rely on ones and twos to score big here. Spinners have also done well at this venue in the past. The average first innings score is 233 runs, and the side batting first would be happy with a score of 280 runs on this wicket.
Toss: To Bat
We have seen big wins for the team batting first in the last two games. The wicket here has favored teams batting first in this format. The team winning the toss would look to capitalize on the conditions by batting first.
WELL vs ND
Winning Prediction
The Northern Brave will be under pressure in this game. It is a must-win contest for the team to reach the Eliminator round. They need runs from the top order and must overcome their poor record at this venue. The Wellington Firebirds have a strong batting lineup and a bowling attack that knows the conditions well. It will be a close game, but the Firebirds, playing at home, will have an edge.
Wellington Firebirds to win
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