Super Smash 2021-22: Wellington Firebirds vs. Northern Brave

With Super Smash entering its final stages, well-matched teams are geared up to make it to the qualifying stages and win the title. In the upcoming match, both teams are expected to play with front-line seamers and keep the target under 150. However, chasing conditions are likely to differ and cause problems for either side. Comparing both the teams, they both have well-matched players and head-to-head statistics in the Super Smash championship. With 32 matches played, Wellington Firebirds have won 14 matches, while Northern Brave has won 17 games, with 1 game being called off, ending in no result. The match between Wellington Firebirds and Northern Brave will be played on the 24th of January and will be the last match on the league stage.

Wellington Firebirds- Well balanced Side Relying Upon Young Guns

With the likes of Finn Allen and Tim Robinson opening the innings for Wellington Firebirds, they are all guns blazing and attacking opposition bowlers. In the top order, Michael Bracewell, the captain, also has the capacity to unleash his firepower batting range and take the opposition to the cleaners. If Wellington Firebirds can defeat the table toppers, Northern Brave, they can climb up the points table. With Devon Conway joining the camp, Wellington Firebirds would be definitely eying to make an impact and secure important game points in this last league game fixture.

Wellington Firebirds are among the teams that can showcase dynamic control of the game on their day and defeat any opposition. However, to win against well-equipped Northern Brave, Firebirds batsmen need to play Boult and Southee with confidence and stay committed in their approach.

• Finn Allen;
• Michael Bracewell;
• Tom Blundell;
• Devon Conway;
• Hamish Bennett.

Northern Brave- The Favorites

Northern Brave was unstoppable this season, and this was because of their captain and team management. The right combinations tried during the season clicked at the right instants, giving a sigh of relief to the skipper and the coaching staff. Jeet Raval is in the hunt to win the trophy and has his name in the record book of the Super Smash competition. Along with him, Collin de Grand home, Tim Seifert, Joe Walker, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee are adding much value to Brave’s dugout this season.

There’s no doubt that Northern Brave has the best bowling combination in the tournament. Jeet Raval and his boys would be looking forward to maintaining their winning streak and crushing Wellington Firebirds.

Key Players for Northern Brave:

• Jeet Raval;
• Tim Seifert;
• Collin De Grand Home;
• Ish Sodhi;
• Trent Boult.

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the recent form of Northern Brave and the playing conditions of Basin Reserve, Southee and Boult would be among the pick of the bowlers. Northern is likely to win the match and give a tough time to Wellington Firebirds.