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Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Dream11 Tips, Playing XI & Match Preview – Super Smash 2024-25
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags: Match Preview
The 10th match of the 20th season of Super Smash T20 2024-25 will feature the Wellington Firebirds (WF) taking on the Central Stags (CS). This exciting encounter will be held at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand, on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at 8:55 AM IST. Here’s an in-depth look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and predicted XIs.
Match Overview
The Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags have had contrasting starts to their campaign in this year’s tournament. While the Firebirds have shown moments of brilliance, the Stags have consistently delivered strong performances.
WF vs CS Team Performance so Far
Wellington Firebirds
The Wellington Firebirds have had a mixed run so far, securing one win and facing one loss. In their last game against the Central Stags, the Firebirds emerged victorious by 11 runs. Key contributors included:
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Tim Robinson and Muhammad Abbas, who both scored half-centuries.
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James Hartshorn, delivering an exceptional bowling performance with 5 wickets.
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Logan van Beek, who took 3 crucial wickets.
Currently, the Firebirds hold the fifth spot in the points table with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.250 from two matches.
Central Stags
The Central Stags have been impressive this season, securing two wins in three matches. They dominated their last game against the Northern Districts, winning by a massive 64-run margin. Standout performers included:
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Dane Cleaver, Josh Clarkson, and Tom Bruce, with significant contributions with the bat.
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Bowlers Jayden Lennox and Brett Randell, claiming 3 and 2 wickets, respectively.
The Stags currently sit second on the points table with 8 points and a net run rate of +1.126.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Wellington Firebirds Won | Central Stags Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 20 | 14 | 3 |
Weather and Pitch Report
Weather Forecast
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Condition: Partly sunny with breezy intervals.
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Temperature: Between 19°C and 13°C.
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Rain Probability: 3% chance of rain during the game.
Pitch Report
The Basin Reserve pitch offers varied conditions:
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Early assistance for fast bowlers due to its green surface.
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Becomes more batsman-friendly as the game progresses.
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Wind can significantly influence play.
Skippers may prefer batting first to leverage early bowling conditions and post a challenging total.
WF vs CS Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
| Player | Tournament Stats | Fantasy Points |
| Tom Bruce | 132 Runs in 3 Matches | 217 |
| Angus Schaw | 32 Runs and 5 Wickets | 206 |
| Jayden Lennox | 4 Wickets in 3 Matches | 183 |
| William Clark | 46 Runs and 3 Wickets | 156 |
| James Hartshorn | 5 Wickets in 1 Match | 155 |
Hot Picks for WF vs CS Dream11 Predictions
Wellington Firebirds
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Logan van Beek (All-rounder)
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Tim Robinson (Batter)
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Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper)
Central Stags
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Tom Bruce (Batter)
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Dane Cleaver (Wicketkeeper)
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Blair Tickner (Bowler)
WF vs CS Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
Small League Contests
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Captain: Tim Robinson
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Vice-captain: Logan van Beek
Head-to-Head Contests
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Captain: Dane Cleaver
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Vice-captain: James Hartshorn
Grand League Contests
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Captain: Tom Bruce
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Vice-captain: Angus Schaw
Expert Advice for Fantasy Cricket
Considering the pitch conditions and team combinations, the ideal Dream11 team composition would be:
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Batsmen: 2
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All-rounders: 3
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Bowlers: 4
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Wicketkeepers: 2
This balance ensures an optimal mix of players to earn maximum points in fantasy contests.
WF vs CS Dream11 Teams
Small League Team:
- Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell, Dane Cleaver
- Batsmen: Tim Robinson, Tom Bruce, Josh Clarkson
- All-rounders: Logan van Beek (VC), Angus Schaw
- Bowlers: James Hartshorn, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Brett Randell
- Captain: Tim Robinson
- Vice-Captain: Logan van Beek
Grand League Team:
- Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell, Dane Cleaver (VC)
- Batsmen: Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Tom Bruce (C)
- All-rounders: Logan van Beek, Angus Schaw
- Bowlers: James Hartshorn, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Brett Randell
Small League: Focus on consistent performers like Tim Robinson and Logan van Beek as captain and vice-captain for safer points.
Grand League: Tom Bruce and Dane Cleaver are excellent picks for captain and vice-captain based on their impact potential in high-stakes games.
For more fantasy team suggestions for other matches, visit our Fantasy Team. Learn more about the history of the Basin Reserve on ESPNCricinfo.
