Super Smash 2020-21, Final: WF vs CK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The Final of the Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Wellington Firebirds and Canterbury Kings on 13^th February at Basin Reserve in Wellington.

The match is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM local time (8:30 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

Wellington Firebirds will take on Canterbury Kings in the all-important final of Super Smash 2020-21 on Saturday at Basin Reserve. Wellington Firebirds have won 9 of their 10 matches played in this competition, and topped the group with 36 points. Basin Reserve is a fortress for Wellington Firebirds as they have won the last 5 out of 5 matches played here and they will look forward to making it 6 in a row. They are coming off from a huge victory over Auckland Aces by 39 runs. Given the kind of form they are in, with both bat and ball, they will consider themselves favourites for the finals.

On the other hand, Canterbury Kings achieved an improbable win against Central Districts by 4 wickets with one ball to spare. Daryl Mitchell and wicketkeeper Cam Fletcher were the chief architects of this victory. Daryl Mitchell is having an amazing tournament, he has scored over 300 runs and even got wickets for his side. His role will be key for Canterbury Kings in the pressure final. Canterbury Kings have1-1 win-loss record against Wellington Firebirds in this competition and they want to make it 2-1 by beating them in the final. Both the teams have played a good amount of cricket throughout the tournament and they want to end on a winning note.

WF vs CK Weather Report for Final:

It will be partly cloudy in the evening at Wellington with the temperature ranging between 20 and 19 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 71 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It’s a good batting wicket and batsmen will enjoy playing at this venue since the boundaries are quite small, bowlers can expect a bounce from the surface, overall it’s a good competitive surface especially for the T20 format. Team chasing has a good record on this venue hence whoever wins the toss should bowl first.

Average first innings score:

163( Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 4, Lost –1, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

WF vs CK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Wellington Firebirds

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell (wk), James Neesham, Troy Johnson, Michael Bracewell (c), Jamie Gibson, Fraser Colson, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Hamish Bennett

Bench:

Iain Mcpeake, Ben Sears

Canterbury Kings

Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher (wk), Matt Henry, Henry Shipley, Todd Astle, Will Williams, Ed Nuttall

Bench:

Sean Davey, Jack Boyle

WF vs CK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Devon Conway had a tremendous last game against Auckland Aces. He scored an unbeaten 91 runs from just 58 balls. Overall, he has amassed 362 runs in this tournament at an average of 51.71 and a strike rate of 133.08.

Firebirds’ opener Finn Allen is the leading run-scorer in this tournament, having scored 496 runs in just 10 matches at an average of 62 and a strike rate of 196.04. He too had a great game against Auckland Aces, scoring 73 runs from just 35 balls, including 8 fours and 4 sixes.

James Neesham will be a key player for Wellington Firebirds. Coming back from injury in the last game, he picked up 3 crucial wickets for his side. In 5 innings, he has scored 71 runs with the highest score of 49.

Daryl Mitchell was the match-winner for Canterbury Kings in the preliminary final against Central Districts, where he scored 88 runs in the run-chase from just 58 balls. He also picked 2 wickets with the ball. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 339 runs and has scalped 10 wickets.

Cam Fletcher was outstanding with the bat the other night against Canterbury Kings, when his side was struggling at 38/4 in the run-chase. He played a remarkable inning of 72 runs from just 42 balls.

Speedster Matt Henry is the leading wicket-taker for Canterbury Kings, having picked up 14 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 7.96 runs per over. He bowls at a good pace and swings the ball as well.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, James Neesham

Vice-Captain Options – Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Cole McConchie

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WF vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Devon Conway (vc), Cam Fletcher

Batters – Ken McClure, Finn Allen, Chad Bowes

All-Rounders – James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell (c)

Bowlers – Logan Van Beek, Phil Younghusband, Matt Henry

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WF vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Devon Conway

Batters – Finn Allen (c), Chad Bowes, Jamie Gibson

All-Rounders – Michael Bracewell (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Todd Astle, Cole McConchie

Bowlers – Logan van Beek, Hamish Bennett, Matt Henry

Expert Advice:

Daryl Mitchell can be a good captaincy pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team. He is an important member of the Canterbury Kings lineup and has exceeded all expectations in this tournament.

Today’s WF vs CK Probable Winners:

Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.