WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - Super Smash T20 2024-25, Match 30

Wellington Firebirds will take on Northern Districts in the 30th match (Source: @SuperSmashNZ/X.com)

The Wellington Firebirds (WF) will be up against the Northern Districts (ND) in the 30th match of the 20th season of Super Smash T20 2024-25. This match will be played at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, January 30th at 8:55 AM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

WF vs ND Preview

The Wellington Firebirds have had a tough season so far; they have lost five games and won four games of the Super Smash T20 2024-25 season. The Firebirds won the last game against the Auckland Aces by 6 wickets in their first fixture. Kiwi international star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra performed excellently with both bat and ball; he has scored 48 runs and picked up 2 wickets in that game. Currently with 16 points on board and a net run rate of -0.11 from nine games, the Wellington Firebirds are at the bottom position in the points table.

On the other hand, the Northern Districts are having a decent season so far; they have lost their last game against the Canterbury Kings by 56 runs. batters failed to score big runs, while Kristian Clarke and Mitchell Santner got 2 wickets each from the bowling section in that match. With four wins, three losses, and two abandoned matches from nine games and a net run rate of -0.564, the Northern Districts are in the second position in the points table currently.

WF vs ND Head-to-Head Record in last 10 T20 Matches

WF vs ND Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be cloudy with a couple of showers. The temperature will be in-between 20°C-17°C and there is 84% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - The Basin Reserve in Wellington is known for its green pitches, favouring fast bowlers early on. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to lose its green tinge, becoming more batsman-friendly. Wind can play a significant role in influencing the conditions. The skipper winning the toss might prefer to bat first on this ground depending upon the past records.

Basin Reserve, Wellington - Record of Chasing Teams

Four matches have been played at the Basin Reserve so far in this tournament, and only one match has been won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to bat first on this ground depending upon the recent records.

WF vs ND Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

Hot Picks for WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips

WF vs ND Captain and Vice-captain

WF vs ND Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell, Ben Pomare
Batters: Nick Kelly, Katene Clarke, Rachin Ravindra
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Brett Hampton, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Peter Younghusband, Neil Wagner, Ben Sears

Captain: Michael Bracewell
Vice-captain: Mitchell Santner

WF vs ND Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell
Batters: Nick Kelly, Katene Clarke, Rachin Ravindra, Joe Carter
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Peter Younghusband, Freddy Walker, Ben Sears

Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Katene Clarke

WF vs ND Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3 or 1-4-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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