Match 27 of the "The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 " will be played between Wellington Firebirds and Auckland Aces (WF vs AA). The match will be played at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington on 18th February 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.
WF vs AA (Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces), Match 27 - Match Information
Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces, Match 27
Date: 18th February 2025
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
WF vs AA, 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 255 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 will hover around 19.45 °C with 86% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.27 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
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 AA, Head to Head
In the 82 matches played between these 2 teams, Auckland Aces Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Wellington Firebirds.
WF vs AA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William O'Donnell | 4 | 64 | 16 | 2 | 13.5 | 0, 5, 29, 0, 30 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Cam Fletcher | 5 | 285 | 71.3 | 0 | - | 66, 55, 80, 67, 17 | - |
| Muhammad Abbas | 3 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 126 | 0, 8, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- William Taylor O'Donnell
William O'Donnell is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches William O'Donnell has scored 64 runs at an average of 16 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 13.5 per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches William O'Donnell played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Cameron Dean Fletcher
Cam Fletcher is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 66, 55, 80, 67, 17 runs averaging 71.3 per match.
- Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Muhammad Abbas is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Muhammad Abbas has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 0, 8, 0, 13, 0 runs averaging 10.5 per match. Muhammad Abbas can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 126 wickets per match. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
WF vs AA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danru Ferns | 3 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 12.8 | 8, 0, 0, 4, 11 | 0, 2, 4, 0, 0 |
| Louis Delport | 3 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 32.5 | 15, 0, 0, 4, 1 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Liam Dudding | 3 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 19.6 | 0, 3, 0, 8, 0 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 3 |
- Daniel Kruger Ferns
Danru Ferns can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Danru Ferns has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 4, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 12.8. Danru Ferns has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Louis Johannes Delport
Louis Delport is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Louis Delport has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 32.5. Louis Delport has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 4, 0, 2, 2 wickets.
- Liam Raymond Dudding
Liam Dudding is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Liam Dudding has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 19.6. Liam Dudding has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
WF vs AA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Tashkoff | 3 | 174 | 58 | 0 | - | 148, 0, 20, 0, 6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 44 | 22 | 6 | 27.7 | 0, 19, 0, 25, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Sean Solia | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 2 | 3.5 | 13, 55, 69, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Jesse Michael Tashkoff
Jesse Tashkoff can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jesse Tashkoff has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 174 runs averaging 58 per match. Jesse Tashkoff has done very well against this opposition, taking 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, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Logan van Beek bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 27.7. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Logan van Beek has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Sean Solia
Sean Solia is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Sean Solia is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 4 matches he has scored 137 runs averaging 34.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 3.5 per match. Sean Solia 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 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
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WF vs AA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Tashkoff | 3 | 174 | 58 | 0 | - | 148, 0, 20, 0, 6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 44 | 22 | 6 | 27.7 | 0, 19, 0, 25, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Sean Solia | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 2 | 3.5 | 13, 55, 69, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| William O'Donnell | 4 | 64 | 16 | 2 | 13.5 | 0, 5, 29, 0, 30 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Nick Greenwood | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | - | 0, 11, 0, 0, 47 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Jesse Michael Tashkoff
Jesse Tashkoff is an All Rounder and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jesse Tashkoff is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 148, 0, 20, 0, 6 runs averaging 58 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Jesse Tashkoff has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches Logan van Beek has taken 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 27.7. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Logan van Beek played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Sean Solia
Sean Solia is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 4 matches Sean Solia has scored 137 runs averaging 34.3 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 3.5 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Solia has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- William Taylor O'Donnell
William O'Donnell can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. William O'Donnell is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 4 matches he has scored 64 runs at an average of 16 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 13.5 wickets per match. William O'Donnell has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Nicholas Anthony Greenwood
Nick Greenwood is an All Rounder and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Nick Greenwood has scored 0, 11, 0, 0, 47 runs averaging 19.3 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
WF vs AA Squad Information
Auckland Aces (AA) Squad: Martin Guptill, James Neesham, Cam Fletcher, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Finn Allen, Sean Solia, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, William O'Donnell, Adithya Ashok, Jock McKenzie, Quinn Sunde, Simon Keene, Matthew Gibson, Michael Sclanders, Jordan Sussex, Harjot Johal, Bevan John Jacobs, Nikith Perera, Lachlan Stackpole and Angus Olliver
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, 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 AA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Callum McLachlan
Batters: William O'Donnell, Troy Johnson and Tim Robinson
All-Rounders: Logan van Beek, Jesse Tashkoff, Sean Solia and Jock McKenzie
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Michael Snedden and Louis Delport
Captain: Jesse Tashkoff
Vice-Captain: Logan van Beek
WF vs AA (Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces), Match 27 Preview
Wellington Firebirds have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Auckland Aces have also played 8 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
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 Auckland Aces by 4 wickets. Tim Robinson scored the highest fantasy points for Wellington Firebirds with 103 match fantasy points while Lockie Ferguson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Auckland Aces with 105 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Last Match Scorecard) played by Wellington Firebirds against Otago Volts, Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 18 runs. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Jesse Tashkoff who scored 185 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Northern Districts, Auckland Aces beat Northern Districts by 71 runs. The top fantasy player for Auckland Aces was James Neesham who scored 131 fantasy points.