Wellington Firebirds will be up against the Central Stags in the 8th match of the The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 the match will be played at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington on 26th October 2024 at 03:00 AM IST.
WF vs CS (Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags, Match 8
Date: 26th October 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 258 runs.
Weather Report for Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
Temperature will hover around 17.99 °C and humidity is expected to be around 74%. 8.96 m/s winds 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?
The pacers have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
WF vs CS, Head to Head
In the 78 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Abbas | 4 | 48 | 12 | 0 | - | 4, 18, 11, 15, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Curtis Heaphy | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 0 | - | 6, 31, 44, 0, 52 | - |
| Tom Bruce | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 0 | - | 47, 73, 16, 2, 0 | - |
- Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Muhammad Abbas is a Batter and has an average of 20 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 4, 18, 11, 15, 0 runs at an average of 12 per match.
- Curtis George Heaphy
Curtis Heaphy is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Curtis Heaphy is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 133 runs at an average of 26.6 per match.
- Thomas Charles Bruce
Tom Bruce can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Tom Bruce is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 47, 73, 16, 2, 0 runs at an average of 27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Randell | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 56.3 | 0, 5, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 22.3 | 9, 0, 0, 4, 19 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Blair Tickner | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 17.9 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 4, 0, 0 |
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Brett Randell bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 56.3. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Brett Randell has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 4 wickets.
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is a Bowler and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches Adam Milne has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.3. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 2, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Adam Milne played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Blair Marshall Tickner
Blair Tickner can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Blair Tickner has taken 0, 3, 4, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 17.9. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 3, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches Blair Tickner played here and has taken 1, 0, 2 wickets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 14.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 15 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Josh Clarkson | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 106 | 0, 14, 0, 10, 4 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Nick Greenwood | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 5 | 8 | 0, 0, 25, 0, 9 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Logan van Beek has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 14.5. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Logan van Beek played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Josh Clarkson has scored 0, 14, 0, 10, 4 runs averaging 9.3 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 106 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Nicholas Anthony Greenwood
Nick Greenwood is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Nick Greenwood has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 34 runs at an average of 11.3 per match. Nick Greenwood also bowls decently, bowling off spin and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 8 wickets per match.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 14.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 15 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Brett Randell | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 56.3 | 0, 5, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 4 | 22.3 | 9, 0, 0, 4, 19 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Blair Tickner | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 17.9 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 4, 0, 0 |
| Josh Clarkson | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 106 | 0, 14, 0, 10, 4 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches Logan van Beek has taken 2 wickets at an average of 14.5. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Logan van Beek played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Brett Graham Randell
Brett Randell is a Bowler and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 56.3. Brett Randell has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Adam Fraser Milne
Adam Milne is a Bowler and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Adam Milne bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 22.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 2, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Adam Milne has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Blair Marshall Tickner
Blair Tickner can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Blair Tickner is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 17.9. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Blair Tickner has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 2 wickets.
- Joshua Andrew Clarkson
Josh Clarkson is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Josh Clarkson is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 0, 14, 0, 10, 4 runs at an average of 9.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 106 wickets per match. Josh Clarkson has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
WF vs CS Squad Information
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, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Yahya Zeb and Sam Mycock
Central Stags (CS) Squad: Dane Cleaver, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, William Clark, Joey Field, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox, Mason Hughes, Curtis Heaphy, Angus Schaw, Toby Findlay and Ewald Schreuder
WF vs CS Possible Playing XI
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Possible Playing XI: Troy Johnson, Tim Robinson, Callum McLachlan, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Adam Milne, Michael Snedden, Liam Dudding, Nick Greenwood, Logan van Beek and Peter Younghusband
Central Stags (CS) Possible Playing XI: Tom Bruce, Jack Boyle, Dane Cleaver, Curtis Heaphy, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Ray Toole, Jayden Lennox, Brad Schmulian, William Clark and Josh Clarkson
WF vs CS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Curtis Heaphy and Dane Cleaver
Batters: Muhammad Abbas, Jack Boyle and Troy Johnson
All-Rounders: Logan van Beek and Josh Clarkson
Bowlers: Brett Randell, Adam Milne, Michael Snedden and Liam Dudding
Captain: Josh Clarkson
Vice-Captain: Brett Randell
WF vs CS (Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags), Match 8 Preview
Wellington Firebirds have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Central Stags have also played 2 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.
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, Wellington Firebirds beat Auckland Aces by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Tim Robinson who scored 103 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Northern Districts, Northern Districts beat Central Stags by 8 runs. The top fantasy player for Central Stags was Brad Schmulian who scored 162 fantasy points.