Betting Tips

We are past the halfway stage of the Super Smash competition for the 2024-25 season, and teams are clamoring for a place in the playoffs. In the 20th game of the competition, Auckland Aces will take on Wellington Firebirds on January 20th, 2025, at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Let's peek at this night game's betting tips, pitch report, and match prediction.

Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces Head-to-Head Record

The Wellington and Auckland teams have played against each other on 34 occasions in Super Smash when a clear result was obtained. Auckland leads this head-to-head 20-14. They have also won three out of their last five encounters against Wellington. This is the first time these two teams are playing against each other this season. Auckland also won the last match between these teams played in the previous year by 53 runs.

Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces Live-streaming and Broadcast

This game between Wellington Firebirds and Auckland Aces will not be accessible to Indian sports enthusiasts on TV. However, the encounter can be viewed on the FanCode website and app through live streaming.

WF vs AA Team Previews

Wellington Firebirds

Wellington Firebirds have had an average Super Smash so far. In the six games they have played so far, they have managed to win two. As a result, they have acquired eight points and have a net run rate of +0.045. They are currently in fourth position in the points table.

Wellington is headed into this contest after a win in their last encounter over the Otago Volts. Batting first, Wellington raised a huge total of 186 runs while losing three wickets. Their bowlers then bundled out the opposition for a score of 153 runs in 18.5 overs.

Tim Robinson has been prolific for Wellington this season. In his last five appearances for Wellington, he scored 313 runs with an incredible average of 78.25 and a strike rate of 154.18. Nick Kelly has also done well for Wellington, scoring 291 runs from ten games with an average of 32.33 and a strike rate of 133.48.

The spinner Peter Younghusband has picked up nine wickets for Wellington in his last ten games with a strike rate of 22. Logan van Beek is the top bowler for Wellington in the last ten games. He has picked up 15 wickets in this period with a strike rate of 14.8.

Wellington Firebirds Expected Playing 11

Auckland Aces

Auckland Aces have had an entirely forgettable season. They have managed just a single victory in the six games they have played so far. They lost three games, and two of them had to be abandoned due to rain.

hese no-result games have helped push their points tally to eight, and they are not languishing at the bottom of the points table.

They have a net run rate of -0.851 and are placed one position above last. They are going into this game after three losses in a row.

Cam Fletcher will lead the Auckland batting charge in this game. He has scored 205 runs in his last ten games with an average of 34.17 and a strike rate of 125. Sean Solia scored 177 runs from his last ten games with an average of 22.13 and a strike rate of 118.

Danru Ferns will lead the Auckland bowling charge in this game. He has picked up 16 wickets from his last nine games with a strike rate of 12.37. Another bowler doing well currently for Auckland is Jock McKenzie. He has picked up 13 wickets from his previous eight games with a strike rate of 11.69.

Auckland Aces Expected Playing 11

WF vs AA Toss Prediction

If you look at the record of domestic T20 games played at Basin Reserve, teams fielding first have won eight out of the last 10 games played at this venue. So, the captain winning the coin flip might opt to field first here. The pitch is unlikely to deteriorate in the second inning of the game.

Pitch and Conditions

Basin Reserve is a balanced track, and bowlers will also get assistance from the track. Their performance will be the key to their side's success in this encounter. The average 1st innings total at this venue is low, and due to the balanced nature of the track, we are unlikely to get a big-scoring affair here.

The conditions in Wellington are likely to partially cloudy. The temperature during the game will be close to 18 degrees.

WF vs AA Betting Tips

The Wellington outfit has winning momentum on their side. They are going into this game after a win in their last contest against Otago. Auckland, on the other hand, is going into this contest after three losses in a row. The home team, Wellington Firebirds, will be more attuned to the conditions and have more firepower in their ranks. In our opinion, Wellington will begin this contest as a favorite.

Bet on the Wellington Firebirds to win.