Wellington Firebirds (WF) will be playing against Northern Districts (ND) in the 8th game of the Plunket Shield, 2023/24 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on 6th November 2023 at 03:00 AM IST.
WF vs ND (Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts, Match 8
Date: 6th November 2023
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Match Officials: Umpires: John Dempsey (NZ),
WF vs ND, Basin Reserve, Wellington Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Basin Reserve, Wellington will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 256 runs. The pitch at the 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 Basin Reserve, Wellington
Temperature is expected to be around 11.24 °C and humidity is expected to be around 78%. 9.99 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 86% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
WF vs ND, Head to Head
In the 99 matches played between these 2 teams, Northern Districts Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Popli | 3 | 321 | 64.2 | 0 | 0 | 82, 101, 20, 13, 105 | - |
| Muhammad Arslan Abbas | 2 | 167 | 33.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 24, 45, 57, 41, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Gareth Severin | 3 | 94 | 18.8 | 0 | 0 | 3, 77, 7, 7, 0 | - |
- Bharat Popli
Bharat Popli is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Bharat Popli has scored 321 runs at an average of 64.2 per match.
- Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Muhammad Arslan Abbas is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 2 matches Muhammad Arslan Abbas has scored 24, 45, 57, 41, 0 runs at an average of 33.4 per match.
- Gareth Severin
Gareth Severin is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Gareth Severin has scored 3, 77, 7, 7, 0 runs averaging 18.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sears | 2 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 14, 0, 6, 0, 5 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matthew Fisher | 2 | 6 | 1.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 0 | 1, 0, 6, 0, 2 |
| Michael Snedden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 0 |
- Benjamin Vincent Sears
Ben Sears is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches Ben Sears has taken 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
- Matthew John Fisher
Matthew Fisher is a Bowler and has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 6, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Michael Warwick Snedden
Michael Snedden is a Bowler and has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Michael Snedden is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 75 | 15 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 12, 0, 49 | 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 53 | 10.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 48, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 38 | 7.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 19, 0, 0, 19 | 2, 0, 3, 6, 0 |
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is an All Rounder and has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 2 matches Nathan Smith has taken 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 115 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 2 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 0, 48, 0, 5, 0 runs averaging 10.6 per match.
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn is an All Rounder and has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2.
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WF vs ND Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kelly | 3 | 257 | 51.4 | 0 | 0 | 43, 98, 52, 0, 64 | - |
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 75 | 15 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 12, 0, 49 | 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 |
| Kristian Clarke | 2 | 39 | 7.8 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 20, 0, 19, 0 | 6, 0, 1, 0, 2 |
| Callum McLachlan | 3 | 184 | 36.8 | 0 | 0 | 49, 8, 19, 8, 100 | - |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 38 | 7.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 19, 0, 0, 19 | 2, 0, 3, 6, 0 |
| Brett Hampton | 2 | 64 | 12.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 59, 0, 0, 5 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Wellington Firebirds are Nick Kelly with 179 match fantasy points. Nathan Smith with 176 match fantasy points and Callum McLachlan with 129 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Northern Districts are Kristian Clarke with 146 match fantasy points. Scott Kuggeleijn with 123 match fantasy points and Brett Hampton with 109 match fantasy points.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 75 | 15 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 12, 0, 49 | 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 |
| Bharat Popli | 3 | 321 | 64.2 | 0 | 0 | 82, 101, 20, 13, 105 | - |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 53 | 10.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 48, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 2 | 38 | 7.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 19, 0, 0, 19 | 2, 0, 3, 6, 0 |
| Peter Younghusband | 2 | 68 | 13.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 27, 0, 28, 0, 13 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is an All Rounder and has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Nathan Smith is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 0, 4, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Bharat Popli
Bharat Popli is a Batter and has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Bharat Popli has scored 82, 101, 20, 13, 105 runs averaging 64.2 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 115 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 0, 48, 0, 5, 0 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 130 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 2 matches Scott Kuggeleijn has taken 2, 0, 3, 6, 0 wickets at an average of 2.2.
- Peter Francis Younghusband
Peter Younghusband is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recently played 2 matches Peter Younghusband has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
WF vs ND Squad Information
Northern Districts (ND) Squad: Neil Wagner, Jeet Raval, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Joe Walker, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Seifert, Bharat Popli, Zak Gibson, Henry Cooper, Frederick Walker, Katene Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Sandeep Patel, Kristian Clarke, Ben Pomare, Tim Pringle and Scott Johnston
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin and Muhammad Arslan Abbas
WF vs ND Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tim Seifert
Batters: Bharat Popli, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Gareth Severin, Joe Carter and Sandeep Patel
All-Rounders: Nathan Smith, Rachin Ravindra and Logan van Beek
Bowlers: Michael Snedden and Ian McPeake
Captain: Joe Carter
Vice-Captain: Nathan Smith
WF vs ND (Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts), Match 8 Preview
Wellington Firebirds have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Northern Districts have also played 2 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Plunket Shield, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Plunket Shield, 2023/24 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 19 of the Plunket Shield, 2022/23 where Gareth Severin scored the highest fantasy points for Wellington Firebirds with 267 match fantasy points while Katene Clarke topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Northern Districts with 191 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds Last Match Scorecard) played by Wellington Firebirds against Central Stags, Wellington Firebirds beat Central Stags by 172 runs. The top fantasy player for Wellington Firebirds was Nick Kelly who scored 179 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Auckland Aces, Northern Districts beat Auckland Aces by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Northern Districts was Kristian Clarke who scored 146 fantasy points.