Northern Districts take on Wellington Firebirds in Match 6 of the Super Smash 2025–26, with recent form, squad balance, and conditions shaping the prediction.
Here are the Match Predictions for Super Smash 2025-26, Match 6 – Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds, to be played on the 31st of December at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Batting Stats T20
Match 6 – Northern Districts vs Wellington Firebirds (Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui)
Current Form Wellington Firebirds:
Wellington Firebirds are currently placed at the bottom most position on points table with 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Wellington Firebirds in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Jesse Tashkoff with 94 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Wellington Firebirds in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Ben Sears with 3 scalps under his belt.
Wellington Firebirds have lost their previous match against Auckland Aces by 5 wickets.
Wellington Firebirds batted first and they posted a total of 187 for 7 in 20 overs. Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell and Muhammad Abbas quite early into the innings. After their dismissals, Jesse Tashkoff took off. He smashed 83 runs in just 39 balls, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes. On the back of his brilliance with the bat, Wellington Firebirds managed to get to 187 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Auckland Aces started off well with Dale Phillips and Simon Keene scoring 37 and 21 runs respectively. Bevon Jacobs also contributed healthily and smashed 54 runs in just 30 balls, hitting 3 fours and 4 sixes. It was Ryan Harrison, who hit timely 21 runs at the back end to help Auckland Aces chase the target down in the last over with 5 wickets in hand.
Current Form Northern Districts:
The first match of Northern Districts against Auckland Aces was cancelled due to rain.
Northern Districts performed decently in the last edition of Super Smash 2025-26. They managed to reach the Eliminator but failed to qualify further.
The top run scorer for Northern Districts in the last edition of Super Smash was Katene Clarke with 282 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Northern Districts in the last edition of Super Smash was Katene Clarke with 12 scalps under his belt.
Northern Districts are a strong side and can really make it tough for the opposition teams to stand their ground.
Players to look out for:
1. Katene Clarke – He was the top run scorer for Northern Districts in the last edition of Super Smash. Clarke has the potential to become the top run scorer for the tournament.
2. Brett Hampton – He is a top quality bowler, who has plenty of variations in his bowling arsenal. Hampton is expected to do really well for Northern Districts in the upcoming matches.
Wicket Takers T20
Let’s have a look at the squads
Northern Districts
Xavier Bell, Josh Brown, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Kristan Clarke, Henry Cooper, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Robbie O’Donnell, Ben Pomare, Bharat Popli, Tim Pringle, Jeet Raval
Wellington Firebirds
Liam Dudding, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Nick Kelly, Callum McLachlan, Samuel Morgan, Sam Mycock, Amogh Paranjpe, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin, Michael Snedden, Jesse Tashkoff, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Yahya Zeb
Match Prediction – Northern Brave Men v Wellington Firebirds
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Northern Districts
Who will win?– Northern Districts
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Josh Brown (Northern Districts), Nick Kelly (Wellington Firebirds)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Scott Kuggeleijn (Northern Districts), Logan van Beek (Wellington Firebirds)
Most Sixes – Josh Brown (Northern Districts), Gareth Severin (Wellington Firebirds)
Player of the Match– Josh Brown (Northern Districts)
Team Scores Batting first – Northern Districts 175+, Wellington Firebirds 165+
Match Handicap: Northern Districts
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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