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Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
WELL vs OV Win Probability
Toss Winner - Wellington Firebirds won the toss and choose to bat first
Otago Volts won by 6 wickets
Host Wellington Firebirds eye a strong show against Otago Volts
- Wellington Firebirds suffered narrow defeat at the hands of Central Districts.
- Tom Blundell, Muhammad Abbas and Logan Van Beek put in credible performances for Wellington in the previous match.
- Otago Volts lost their previous match against Auckland by a comprehensive margin.
Expect Wellington Firebirds to register a comfortable win over Otago Volts.
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.4°C|Sunny |
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WELL vs OV Match Prediction & Analysis
Wellington Firebirds will face Otago Volts in the 14th match of the Super Smash 2025-26 competition played at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Friday.
With one victory out of five matches played so far, Wellington will be desperate to get back to winning ways in this home fixture.
On the other hand, Otago captain Max Chu will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved batting display against Wellington.
Both teams have faced off 36 times in the history of the Super Smash competition where the Wellington Firebirds have a slightly better record with 18 wins compared to 11 victories for Otago. Four matches have ended in a no-result, while three games were abandoned due to bad weather.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
WELL
L
W
L
L
L
WELL
195/7 in 20.0 9.75
SST20 2025-26
Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 2 runs197/3 in 20.0 9.85
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
OV
L
W
L
L
W
OV
200/6 in 20.0 10
SST20 2025-26
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 88 runs112/10 in 15.1 7.38
224/10 in 57.1 3.92
PS
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 7 wickets
96/3 in 22.0 4.36
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 7 wickets
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Wellington Firebirds Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Tom Blundell, Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin and Jesse Tashkoff to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, captain Tom Blundell played exceedingly well for Wellington and finished the innings with the top-score of 63 runs off 37 balls with the help of three boundaries and four sixes.
Besides Blundell, Muhammad Abbas scored 46 runs off 36 balls with the help of one four and one six, whereas Logan Van Beek chipped in with 38 not out off 19 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the relying on the likes of Michael Snedden, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband and Jesse Tashkoff to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Ben Sears and Michael Snedden bowled well for Wellington and claimed one wicket each.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Blundell (c& wk), Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Jesse Tashkoff, Peter Younghusband, Logan Van Beek, Rachin Ravendra, Yahya Zeb, Ben Sears and Michael Snedden.
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, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, James Hartshorn, Yahya Zeb, Callum McLachlan, Tim Robinson, Peter Younghusband
Otago Volts Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Max Chu, Jacob Cumming, Jack Boyle, Jamad Todd and Llew Johnson to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In their opening match, Jack Boyle showed decent form for Otago and finished the innings with the top-score of 40 off 25 balls with the help of four fours and one six. He was well supported by Max Chu, who scored 27 runs off 16 balls with the help of four fours and one six.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Andrew Hazeldine, Danru Ferns, Matthew Bacon, Ben Lockrose and Jake Gibson, to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Ben Lockrose was the pick of the bowlers for Otago and claimed 3 for 42 in his four overs.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Max Chu (c&wk), Jacob Cumming, Jack Boyle, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Troy Johnson, Jack Gibson, Ben Lockrose, Danru Ferns, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon.
Otago Volts Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:
Ben Lockrose, Jacob Cumming, Jake Gibson, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Matthew Bacon, Max Chu, Zac Cumming, Danru Ferns, Jack Boyle, Troy Johnson
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at Basin Reserve, Wellington in the ongoing Super Smash competition in the previous two completed matches is around 192 runs.
The weather forecast for Friday’s match is going to be partly cloudy skies with humidity around 80%.
WELL vs OV Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Basin Reserve, Wellington is going to host the 14th match of the Super Smash 2025-26 competition played between Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts.
Toss: To Bowl
Basin Reserve, Wellington has been a decent venue for side batting second. The previous match played at the venue was won by chasing team.
WELL vs OV
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Wellington Firebirds will fancy their chances of beating Otago Volts, who are missing key players from their playing XI. With likes of Tom Blundell, Muhammad Abbas, Jess Tashkoff and Logan Van Beek in decent form this season, the team management will be hoping that Wellington can deliver a clinical performance in this contest.
Expect Wellington Firebirds to register a comfortable win over Otago Volts.
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