CS vs WF Match Preview
Tom Bruce is the leading run-getter for Central Districts in the Super Smash 2023-24 season and in other recent T20 games. The right-handed batsman has put together 169 runs in his last seven innings with an average of 33.80. Will Young scored 153 runs from his previous eight innings with an average of 19.12. Another batter that CD management will depend on is Josh Clarkson. This right-handed batter has scored 143 runs in his last seven matches with an average of 20.42.
In their recent games, the top bowler for Central Districts has been Jayden Lennox. The slow left-arm spinner has picked up 16 wickets from his last eight innings with an average of 13.87. Bevan Small has also picked up seven wickets from six games with an average of 25.14. Ajaz Patel has also picked up six scalps from his last eight matches. These will be the top bowlers for the CD side this year and in this game. You can bank on them to pick up crucial breakthroughs in this contest.
Tim Robinson is the top run scorer for Wellington Firebirds in the recent games of the Super Smash 2023-24 season. This right-handed batter has scored 223 runs from his last six innings with an excellent batting average of 44.60. Tom Blundell has also done a good job with the bat for Wellington. The right-handed batsman has scored 141 runs from his last three innings with an average of 47.00. Nick Kelly scored 105 runs from his previous eight innings with an average of 15.00. These are the go-to batters for Wellington in this game.
The top bowler for Wellington has been Nathan Smith in their recent games. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has picked up 15 wickets from his last eight matches with an average of 11.73. Peter Younghusband has also picked up 12 wickets from eight games with an average of 13.75. Another bowler doing well for Wellington has been Logan van Beek. He has picked up nine wickets from his last eight matches with an average of 25.22. These will be the most reliable bowlers for Wellington in this contest.
Weather Report
We are likely to get clear and sunny conditions during this match. The temperatures during the game will be close to close to 19 degrees throughout the contest. Things might become cloudy in the evening, but there is no possibility of getting showers during the match.
Pitch Report
As usual, the pitch on offer at the McLean Park ground will favor batters. There is a tendency for the surface to slow down as the match progresses. So, batting first after winning the toss will be a serious consideration in the captains’ minds.
Notable stats
Tim Robinson has a terrific average-to-strike rate ratio.
Tim Robinson has scored 229 runs from his last eight games with an average of 176.15 and a strike rate of 176.15.
Jayden Lennox has had a great bowling strike rate in recent matches.
Jayden Lennox has picked up 18 wickets from his last nine games with a strike rate of 11.5.
Team News
No injury worries are threatening the teams at the moment. Come Monday, the entire team should be available for selection.
CS vs WF Probable 11
CS Playing 11
- Tom Bruce
- Will Young
- William Clark
- Bayley Wiggins
- Dane Cleaver (C)
- Ajaz Patel
- Blair Tickner
- Jayden Lennox
- Bevan Small
- Doug Bracewell
- Josh Clarkson
WF Playing 11
- Muhammad Arslan Abbas
- Nick Greenwood
- Nick Kelly (C)
- Tim Robinson
- Logan van Beek
- Michael Bracewell
- Nathan Smith
- Peter Younghusband
- Callum McLachlan (Wk)
- Adam Milne
- Ben Sears
Dream11 Prediction
These two teams have had a contrasting time in the Super Smash this year. Wellington is currently in the top position in the points tally, while Central Districts are in fourth place. But the Wellington Firebirds had to endure their first-season loss in their last outing. But we will bet with Wellington to win this contest and consolidate their position in the leaderboard.
Top Picks
Tom Bruce: Bruce has scored 174 runs in his last eight games with an average of 29 and a strike rate of 147.45.
Tim Robinson: Robinson has scored 229 runs from his last eight innings with a strike rate of 176.15 and an average of 38.17.
Nathan Smith: Nathan Smith has picked up 17 wickets from his last ten games with a strike rate 12.76.
Tom Blundell: Blundell has put together 141 runs from his last three games with a strike rate of 153.26 and an average of 47.
CS vs WF Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: D Cleaver
Batters: T Bruce, N Kelly, T Robinson
All-rounders: D Bracewell (C), L van Beek, N Smith (VC), P Younghusband
Bowlers: B Tickner, B Sears, J Lennox
