Northern Knights will face Wellington Firebirds in the sixth match of the Super Smash 2025-26 played at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval on Wednesday.
Northern Knights’s opening game against Auckland ended in a no-result due to heavy showers. Captain Robert O’Donnell will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent show in this home fixture.
On the other hand, Wellington Firebirds are currently lying at the bottom half of the league table after suffering back-to-back defeats in the competition.
Both teams have faced off 39 times in the history of the competition where the Northern Knights have a decent record with 21 wins compared to 15 victories for Wellington Firebirds. Three matches have been abandoned.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ND
W
W
L
L
L
ND
W
L
L
L
PS
Canterbury Kings beat Northern Brave by 5 wickets
WELL
L
L
L
L
L
WELL
L
L
L
L
323/10 in 100.4 3.21
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
571/9 in 157.0
0/0 in 0.0
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Northern Brave Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Robert O’Donnell, Katene D Clarke, Joe Carter, Ben Pomare and Brett Hampton to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With 282 runs in eight outings, Katene D Clarke was the leading run-scorer for Northern Knights in the previous edition of Super Smash competition played last year.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Matthew Fisher, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Zak Gibson and Tim Pringle to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the opening match, Zak Gibson and left-arm spinner Tim Pringle bowled well for Northern Knights and claimed two wickets apiece.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Pomare (wk), Joe Carter, Katene D Clarke, Xavier Bell, Kristian Clarke, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson and Tim Pringle
Scott Kuggeleijn
0
0
0
0
0
Kristian Clarke
0
0
0
0
0
Tim Pringle
4.0
0
31
2
7.75
Zak Gibson
3.0
0
25
2
8.33
Matthew Fisher
4.0
0
37
1
9.25
Wellington Firebirds Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tom Blundell, Tim Robinson, captain Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas and Jesse Tashkoff to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Jesse Tashkoff played exceedingly well for Wellington and finished the innings with the top-score of 83 runs off 39 balls with the help of ten boundaries and four sixes.
Besides Tashkoff, Gareth Severin scored 33 runs off 29 balls with the help of three fours and one six, whereas Logan Van Beek chipped in with 24 runs off 13 balls with the help of three boundaries and one six.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the relying on the likes of Michael Snedden, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband and Jesse Tashkoff to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Nick Greenwood was the pick of the bowlers for Wellington and claimed 2 for 20 in his two overs.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Nicky Kelly (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Jesse Tashkoff, Peter Younghusband, Logan Van Beek, Nick Greenwood, Ben Sears and Michael Snedden.
Jesse Tashkoff
83
39
10
0
212.82
Gareth Severin
33
29
3
0
113.79
Logan van Beek
24
13
3
0
184.62
Nick Greenwood
2.0
0
20
2
10
Logan van Beek
4.0
0
51
1
12.75
Peter Younghusband
3.2
0
23
1
6.9
HR
Temp
Rain
W. speed
W. direction
Clouds
00h
21
2.19 mm.
5.18 k/h
From: N
36%
03h
21
1.23 mm.
5.6 k/h
From: NNE
37%
06h
20
0.17 mm.
5.27 k/h
From: NNE
13%
09h
19
0.28 mm.
4.62 k/h
From: N
57%
12h
18
0.37 mm.
3.67 k/h
From: N
44%
15h
17
0.96 mm.
2.95 k/h
From: NNW
43%
18h
17
0.79 mm.
0.91 k/h
From: WNW
37%
21h
21
0.20 mm.
1.75 k/h
From: NNW
13%
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval is around 155 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be light showers.
ND vs WELL Pitch Report
Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval is going to host the sixth match of the 2025-26 Super Smash competition played between Northern Knights and Wellington Firebirds.
Toss: To Bowl
Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval has been a decent venue for chasing team. Last season, the only team played at the venue was won by side batting second.
Based on current form, Host Northern Knights will fancy their chances of beating Wellington Firebirds in this fixture. With likes of Katene Clark, Robert O’Donnell, Joe Carter and Brett Hampton in their ranks, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this fixture.
Expect Northern Knights to register a comfortable win over Wellington Firebirds.
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