Wellington Firebirds (WF) will lock horns with Central Stags (CS) in the 17th game of the The Ford Trophy, 2023/24 the match will be played at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington on 2nd February 2024 at 03:00 AM IST.
WF vs CS (Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags), Match 17 - Match Information
Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags, Match 17
Date: 2nd February 2024
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
WF vs CS, 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 265 runs.
Weather Report for Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
Temperature will hover around 18.48 °C with 77% humidity. 13.82 m/s winds are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 71% 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 CS, Head to Head
In the 77 matches played between these 2 teams, Wellington Firebirds Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Central Stags.
WF vs CS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Greenwood | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 0 | 0 | 23, 64, 4, 10, 10 | - |
| Josh Clarkson | 3 | 17 | 3.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 16, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| William Clark | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 34, 0, 57, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
- Nicholas Anthony Greenwood
Nick Greenwood is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Nick Greenwood has scored 111 runs averaging 22.2 per match.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Josh Clarkson has scored 17 runs averaging 3.4 per match.
- William Clark
William Clark is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches William Clark has scored 91 runs at an average of 18.2 per match.
WF vs CS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Lennox | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Blair Tickner | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 8, 0, 21, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
| Ollie Newton | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Jayden Lennox
Jayden Lennox is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 3 matches Jayden Lennox has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Blair Marshall Tickner
Blair Tickner can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 3 matches Blair Tickner has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Oliver Robert Newton
Ollie Newton is a Bowler and has an average of 55 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 right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
WF vs CS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 49 | 9.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 12, 0, 37, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 26, 0, 25, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Brad Schmulian | 4 | 109 | 21.8 | 0 | 0 | 4, 51, 0, 43, 11 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nathan Smith has an average of 58 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 recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Logan van Beek is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
- Bradley Dean Schmulian
Brad Schmulian is an All Rounder and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches Brad Schmulian has scored 4, 51, 0, 43, 11 runs averaging 21.8 per match.
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WF vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Johnson | 5 | 214 | 42.8 | 0 | 0 | 97, 30, 57, 26, 4 | - |
| Nick Kelly | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 0 | 0 | 73, 6, 15, 0, 0 | - |
| William Clark | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 34, 0, 57, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Ray Toole | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 2, 5 |
| Curtis Heaphy | 3 | 126 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 55, 1, 70 | - |
| Tim Robinson | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 43, 18, 3, 51, 12 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Wellington Firebirds are Troy Johnson with 121 match fantasy points. Nick Kelly with 96 match fantasy points and Tim Robinson with 63 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Central Stags are William Clark with 92 match fantasy points. Ray Toole with 68 match fantasy points and Curtis Heaphy with 66 match fantasy points.
WF vs CS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 49 | 9.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 12, 0, 37, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 26, 0, 25, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Nick Greenwood | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 0 | 0 | 23, 64, 4, 10, 10 | - |
| Josh Clarkson | 3 | 17 | 3.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 16, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| William Clark | 3 | 91 | 18.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 34, 0, 57, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is an All Rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Logan van Beek bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 0.2.
- Nicholas Anthony Greenwood
Nick Greenwood is a Batter and has an average of 31 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. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Nick Greenwood has scored 23, 64, 4, 10, 10 runs averaging 22.2 per match.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Josh Clarkson has scored 17 runs averaging 3.4 per match.
- William Clark
William Clark is a Batter and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 91 runs averaging 18.2 per match.
WF vs CS Squad Information
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Ollie Newton, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin and Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Central Stags (CS) Squad: Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Ben Smith, Dane Cleaver, Bevan Small, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Liam Dudding, Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, Bayley Wiggins, William Clark, Joey Field, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox, Curtis Heaphy and Angus Schaw
WF vs CS Possible Playing XI
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Possible Playing XI: Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson, Nick Greenwood, Callum McLachlan, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Ollie Newton, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Logan van Beek and Peter Younghusband
Central Stags (CS) Possible Playing XI: Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Bayley Wiggins, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Jack Boyle, Blair Tickner, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox, Angus Schaw and Brad Schmulian
WF vs CS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Dane Cleaver and Bayley Wiggins
Batters: Nick Greenwood, Nick Kelly, Jack Boyle and Tom Bruce
All-Rounders: Nathan Smith, Logan van Beek and Josh Clarkson
Bowlers: Blair Tickner and Ollie Newton
Captain: Logan van Beek
Vice-Captain: Dane Cleaver
WF vs CS (Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags), Match 17 Preview
Wellington Firebirds have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Central Stags have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 2023/24 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 16 of the The Ford Trophy, 2022/23 where Luke Georgeson scored the highest fantasy points for Wellington Firebirds with 100 match fantasy points while Tom Bruce topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Central Stags with 190 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Last Match Scorecard) played by Wellington Firebirds against Auckland Aces, Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 10 runs (D/L method). The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Troy Johnson who scored 121 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Northern Districts, Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was William Clark who scored 92 fantasy points.