Super Smash, 2018 | Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds, 8th Match Preview | CD vs WEL Who Will Win
The eighth fixture of Super Smash will witness a square off between Central Districts and Wellington Firebirds which will be played at the Pukekura Park in New Plymouth on the New Year’s Eve.
Eyeing their opening win of the competition, Wellington Firebirds would aim a defiant performance in this fixture to get themselves kicking.
Having played 3 crucial games, a win is something which has eluded them as they have lost 2 of those 3 encounters whereas, one game ended up in a draw. Their current position on the points table is fifth.
Central Districts, on the other hand, started their campaign with a 5 wicket win over the reigning champions Northern Knights but lost the following encounter at the hands of Auckland Aces by 5 wickets.
With one win and a loss from two games, their report card looks even-stevens as of now, while their position on the points table is fourth.
Venue:- Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
When:- Monday, December 31, 2018, 08:30 AM IST
Central Districts
Tom Bruce(c), Felix Murray, George Worker, Christian Leopard, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft, Kieran Noema Barnett, Dane Cleaver, Seth Rance, William Liddick, Blair Tickner, Ben Wheeler, Josh Clarkson.
Wellington Firebirds
Hamish Bennett(c), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Adam Hose, Troy Johnson, Jeetan Patel, Malcolm Nofal, Ollie Newton, Luke Woodcock, Logan van Beek, Ben Sears, Michael Pollard.
Here’s how both teams might stack-up:-
Central Districts
Wicket-keeper – Dane Cleaver
Batsmen – Will Young, Tom Bruce(c), Christian Leopard, Josh Clarkson
All-rounders – Dean Foxcroft, Kieran Noema Barnett, George Worker
Bowlers – Felix Murray, Seth Rance, Ben Wheeler, Blair Tickner
Wellington Firebirds
Wicket-keeper – Tom Blundell
Batsmen – Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Michael Pollard, Adam Hose
All-rounders – Luke Woodcock, Malcolm Nofal
Bowlers – Jeetan Patel, Hamish Bennett(c), Ollie Newton (Doubt: Logan van Beek)
Central Districts:
Wellington Firebirds:
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