Match 17 of the The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 has Wellington Firebirds taking on Northern Districts at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington on 6th February 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.
WF vs ND (Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts), Match 17 - Match Information
Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts, Match 17
Date: 6th February 2025
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
WF vs ND, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 254 runs. The pitch at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
Temperature is expected to be around 18.78 °C with 65% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.73 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 83% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
WF vs ND, Head to Head
In the 79 matches played between these 2 teams, Northern Districts Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Wellington Firebirds.
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WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 0 | - | 2, 102, 6, 54, 33 | - |
| Henry Cooper | 4 | 219 | 54.8 | 0 | - | 86, 15, 92, 0, 26 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Muhammad Abbas | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 0 | - | 5, 79, 4, 18, 11 | - |
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Tim Seifert has scored 2, 102, 6, 54, 33 runs at an average of 39.4 per match.
- Henry R Cooper
Henry Cooper can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 4 matches Henry Cooper has scored 86, 15, 92, 0, 26 runs averaging 54.8 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches Henry Cooper played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Muhammad Abbas is a Batter and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 117 runs at an average of 23.4 per match.
WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 15.5 | 0, 12, 5, 0, 9 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Kristian Clarke | 3 | 45 | 15 | 2 | 44.5 | 4, 0, 0, 37, 4 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Neil Wagner | 3 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 29.3 | 15, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 3, 0, 0 |
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is a Bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Adam Milne is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 15.5. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Adam Milne has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Kristian David Charles Clarke
Kristian Clarke is a Bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches Kristian Clarke has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 44.5. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 5, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Kristian Clarke played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Neil Wagner
Neil Wagner is a Bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 29.3. Neil Wagner has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hampton | 3 | 148 | 49.3 | 3 | 22.3 | 64, 0, 0, 53, 31 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 69 | 23 | 2 | 62 | 0, 65, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 37.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
- Brett Raymond Hampton
Brett Hampton is an All Rounder and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Brett Hampton is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 148 runs averaging 49.3 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 22.3 per match. Brett Hampton has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Logan van Beek has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 62. Logan van Beek has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Scott Kuggeleijn has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37.3. Scott Kuggeleijn has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
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WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Milne | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 15.5 | 0, 12, 5, 0, 9 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Brett Hampton | 3 | 148 | 49.3 | 3 | 22.3 | 64, 0, 0, 53, 31 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 0 | - | 2, 102, 6, 54, 33 | - |
| Kristian Clarke | 3 | 45 | 15 | 2 | 44.5 | 4, 0, 0, 37, 4 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 69 | 23 | 2 | 62 | 0, 65, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Adam Milne has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 15.5. Adam Milne has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Brett Raymond Hampton
Brett Hampton can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Brett Hampton has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 148 runs averaging 49.3 per match. Brett Hampton can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 22.3 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches Brett Hampton played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 2, 102, 6, 54, 33 runs at an average of 39.4 per match.
- Kristian David Charles Clarke
Kristian Clarke is a Bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kristian Clarke is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 44.5. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 5, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Kristian Clarke has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 5, 0, 1 wickets.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches Logan van Beek has taken 2 wickets at an average of 62. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches Logan van Beek played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
WF vs ND Squad Information
Northern Districts (ND) Squad: Neil Wagner, Jeet Raval, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Scott Kuggeleijn, Robert O'Donnell, Tim Seifert, Bharat Popli, Henry Cooper, Frederick Walker, Katene Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Kristian Clarke, Ben Pomare, Fergus Lellman, Scott Johnston, Joshua Brown and Snehith Reddy
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Nick Kelly, Nathan Smith, Liam Dudding, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Yahya Zeb and Sam Mycock
WF vs ND Possible Playing XI
Northern Districts (ND) Possible Playing XI: Robert O'Donnell, Henry Cooper, Fergus Lellman, Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke, Ben Pomare, Kristian Clarke, Neil Wagner, Frederick Walker, Brett Hampton and Scott Kuggeleijn
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Possible Playing XI: Troy Johnson, Callum McLachlan, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Adam Milne, Michael Snedden, Liam Dudding, Nick Greenwood, Logan van Beek and Peter Younghusband
WF vs ND Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Tim Seifert and Gareth Severin
Batter: Fergus Lellman
All-Rounders: Brett Hampton, Logan van Beek, Henry Cooper, Scott Kuggeleijn and Jesse Tashkoff
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Kristian Clarke and Neil Wagner
Captain: Adam Milne
Vice-Captain: Kristian Clarke
WF vs ND (Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts), Match 17 Preview
Wellington Firebirds have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Northern Districts have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Districts by 49 runs. Peter Younghusband scored the highest fantasy points for Wellington Firebirds with 161 match fantasy points while Brett Hampton topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Northern Districts with 158 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Last Match Scorecard) played by Wellington Firebirds against Otago Volts, Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 114 runs. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Nick Greenwood who scored 131 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Auckland Aces, Auckland Aces beat Northern Districts by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Northern Districts was Henry Cooper who scored 107 fantasy points.