Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings, SS T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 23 January 2023

wf vs ck Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Wellington will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Canterbury in the 22nd match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition played at Basin Reserve in Hamilton on Monday.

Wellington suffered back-to-back defeats in the tournament and will be looking to turn their fortunes around in this home fixture. Captain Peter Younghusband will be hoping that the side can bring their A-game to the table in this contest.

On the other hand, Canterbury seemed to have found nice momentum after registering back-to-back victories against Auckland and Northern Knights. With this result, Canterbury have climbed to fourth position in the league table.

In a match played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 1st January, Wellington registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Canterbury.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wellington Firebirds Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson, Nathan Smith, and Jakub Bhula to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, the side lost their first five wickets with just 46 runs on the board. Jakub Bhula and Logan van Beek led the fightback with 81-run partnership.

Logan Van Beek played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 54 runs off 36 balls with the help of three fours and four sixes. He was well supported by Jakub Bhula, who chipped in with 35 runs off 36 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ollie Newton, Logan Van Beek, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden and Rachin Ravindra to provide timely breakthroughs.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Peter Younghusband (captain), Callum McLachlan, ,Logan Van Beek, Michael Snedden, Devan, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson, Nathan Smith, Jakob Bhula, Ollie Newton

Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:

Nathan Smith, Rachin Ravindra, Nick Kelly, Michael Snedden, Jakob Bhula, Tom Blundell, Ollie Newton, Peter Younghusband, Troy Johnson, Logan van Beek, Devan Vishvaka

Canterbury Kings Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, skipper Cole McConchie, and Cam Fletcher to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Mitchell Hay scored 32 runs off 24 balls with the help of two fours and one six. Ken McClure scored 26 runs off 16 balls with the help of four boundaries, whereas Chad Bowes scored 22 runs off 17 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Zakary Foulkes, William O’Rourke, Fraser Sheat, Todd Astle, and Cole McConchie to deliver timely breakthroughs.

For Canterbury, Zakary Foulkes was the pick of the bowlers and finished with figures of 4 for 23 in his four overs. Beside Foulkes, Todd Astle put in tidy bowling performance and claimed 2 for 10 from his four overs.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Mitchell Hay, Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Todd Astle, William O’Rourke, Fraser Sheat

Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:

Leo Carter, Todd Astle, Angus McKenzie, Chad Bowes, Cameron Fletcher, Ken McClure, Zakary Foulkes, Cole McConchie, Ed Nuttall, Mitchell Hay, William O'Rourke

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Wellington is going to provide some lateral movement for the pacers. The batsmen will see show caution in the initial set of Powerplay overs. The weather forecast for the game is going to light clouds with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Basin Reserve in Wellington is going to host the 22nd match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition between Wellington and Canterbury.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 135 runs. The previous match played at Wellington was abandoned due to heavy rains.