WF vs CK Match Preview
The best batsman for Canterbury Kings this year has been CJ Bowes. In the 6 games he has played so far, he has managed to amass a total of 169 runs. He has scored these runs at an average of 42.25 and an excellent strike rate of 155.04. LJ Carter is another batter that is doing a fine job for Canterbury. He has scored 144 runs from 6 games at an average of 48.00. He has hit 3 sixes and 14 fours in this effort and has a strike rate of 112.50. The next batter on the list is CE McConchie who has scored 98 runs in 4 innings with an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 122.50.
The most successful bowler for Canterbury in this year's Super Smash has been HB Shipley. He has picked up 6 wickets while giving away just 88 runs. He is bowling at an average of 14.66 and a strike rate of 11.5. ZGF Foulkes has also done a fair job in the competition picking up 5 wickets while giving away 49 runs at a top average of 9.80. However, he has played in just a couple of games so far. W O'Rourke has picked up 5 wickets in the competition with an average of 26.80 and a strike rate of 8.28.
TM Johnson has been the most successful batter this year for Wellington scoring 133 runs from 6 matches at an average of 33.25. Rachin Ravindra has scored 132 runs with an average of 26.40 and a strike rate of 129.41. FH Allen has managed 132 runs so far with an average of 44.00 and a superb strike rate of 194.11. He has played just three games so far though. LV van Beek is another batter for Wellington that is doing a fine job for the team. He has scored 111 runs with a strike rate of 158.57 and has remained not out on 4 out of his 5 innings.
The most successful bowler for Wellington in this year's Super Smash has been NG Smith. In 6 games he has picked up 8 wickets with an average of 17.87 and a strike rate of 15.2. PF Younghusband has also been a successful bowler for Wellington picking up 7 wickets for 117 runs averaging 16.71 with a strike rate of 16.71. The all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been the other most successful bowler for the side with 6 wickets from 6 games at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 20.00.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for this match is that of light cloud cover and a gentle breeze.
Pitch Report
The Basin Reserve venue in Wellington will be playing host to this 22nd game of the Super Smash for the 2023 season. The pitch we are expecting to get for this game in Wellington is likely to provide some lateral movement for the faster bowlers. Batters will have to be cautious in their approach in the initial overs before they can play their strokes.
Notable stats
LV van Beek has an amazing average of 111 at the moment.
Van Beek has done a good job in the competition scoring 111 runs so far but this phenomenal average is thanks mainly to the 4, not outs he has had in the competition.
Wellington Firebirds lead the head-to-head between the two sides.
Wellington Firebirds leads the head-to-head between the two sides 3-2. This is for the last five games played between the two sides.
Team News
None of the team administrations have provided any injury updates for this game between Wellington and Canterbury. So, it looks like the entire side will be available for the match.
WF vs CK Probable 11
WF Playing 11
- Peter Younghusband (C)
- Callum McLachlan (Wk)
- Logan Van Beek
- Michael Snedden
- Nick Kelly
- Rachin Ravindra
- Troy Johnson
- Nathan Smith
- Jakob Bhula
- Ollie Newton
- Devan Vishvaka
CK Playing 11
- 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
Dream11 Prediction
If you look at the current form of these two teams, you will find that Canterbury Kings is going into this game with a couple of wins under their belt. The Wellington Firebirds on the other hand have lost three games in a row. So, the Canterbury Kings will be the favorites to win this encounter. However, Wellington Firebirds are playing at home and if they can dig deep, they can put together a competitive total on the board in this game. The Canterbury Kings on the other hand will be keen to keep their winning momentum going and make this a third victory in a row.
Top Picks
Rachin Ravindra: Rachin Ravindra has been an excellent all-rounder for Wellington Firebirds. He is also in good form with both bat and ball.
Nathan Smith: Nathan smith is a top-quality all-rounder for his side. He can deliver with either bat or ball and he is in terrific form with the ball.
Cam Fletcher: Cam Fletcher is an excellent wicketkeeper-batsman for his side. He has played several match-winning innings for his side, so selecting the player will be a good alternative.
Logan van Beek: Logan van Beek has been in terrific form with the bat going not out in 4 out of his last 5 innings. You can expect him to score big runs in this game.
WF vs CK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: C. Fletcher
Batters: L. Carter, C. Bowes (VC), F. Allen, N. Kelly
All-rounders: L. van Beek, R. Ravindra (C)
Bowlers: A. Milne, T. Astle, P. Younghusband, W. O'Rourke
