Wellington Firebirds (WF) will lock horns with Northern Districts (ND) in the 17th game of the The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 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 sporting 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 and humidity is expected to be around 65%. 2.73 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 83% 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, 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.
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 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 fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 2, 102, 6, 54, 33 runs at an average of 39.4 per match.
- Henry R Cooper
Henry Cooper is a Batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Henry Cooper is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches he has scored 86, 15, 92, 0, 26 runs at an average of 54.8 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Henry Cooper has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Muhammad Abbas is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. Muhammad Abbas is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 5, 79, 4, 18, 11 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 good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Adam Milne is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 15.5. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Adam Milne has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches Kristian Clarke has taken 2 wickets at an average of 44.5. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 5, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Kristian Clarke played here and has taken 5, 0, 1 wickets.
- Neil Wagner
Neil Wagner is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player bowls left-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches Neil Wagner has taken 4 wickets at an average of 29.3. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Neil Wagner 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 safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 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 3 wickets at an average of 22.3 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches Brett Hampton played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 3 wickets.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler 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 had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Logan van Beek played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn is an All Rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 37.3. Scott Kuggeleijn has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 3, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 3 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. 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 last 3 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 15.5. Adam Milne has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 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 4 wickets.
- Brett Raymond Hampton
Brett Hampton is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. 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 Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 148 runs averaging 49.3 per match. Brett Hampton also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 22.3 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Brett Hampton played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- 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 recently played 5 matches Tim Seifert has scored 197 runs averaging 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 44.5. Kristian Clarke has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 5, 0, 3 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 6 wickets.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is a safe bet for your Fantasy 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 bowls right-arm medium fast 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 been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 2, 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.
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.