Wellington vs Canterbury, 23rd Match

WellingtonWellington
19 Jan - 08:55
Super Smash
CanterburyCanterbury
Wellington
Basin Reserve
171
38
13
Wellington
WELL
193/6 (20.0)
Canterbury chose to BOWL
Canterbury
CANT
105/10 (16.2)
Wellington won by 88 runs
WF vs CTB Super Smash 2026 Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Injury Update, Fantasy Tips & Match Time

Published on Jan 17, 2026

WF vs CTB Super Smash 2026 Preview: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Injury Update, Fantasy Tips & Match Time

The Super Smash 2026 action moves to the iconic and windy Basin Reserve, Wellington, where Wellington Firebirds (WF) take on Canterbury Kings (CTB). This is a must-win match for the home side, who are currently stuck in a poor run of form. Canterbury, meanwhile, arrive with better momentum and will look to dominate away from home.

For fantasy cricket players, this match is important due to the presence of in-form wicketkeeper batters, pace-bowling all-rounders, and conditions that heavily favor fast bowlers.

📅 Match Details (Updated)

  • Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings
  • Tournament: Super Smash 2026
  • Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
  • Date: 19 January 2026
  • Time: 8:55 AM IST | 4:25 PM NZDT

Toss Update

Canterbury have won the toss and have opted to field

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🌦 Weather & Pitch Report – Basin Reserve, Wellington

🌤 Weather Forecast

  • Temperature: 19°C – 21°C
  • Conditions: Partly sunny, windy
  • Rain: Very low chance
  • Wind may assist swing bowlers early

🏟 Pitch Report

  • Average Score (Last 5 matches): 171
  • Pacers’ Wickets: 38
  • Spinners’ Wickets: 13

👉 Fantasy Insight: The Basin Reserve strongly favors fast bowlers. New-ball movement and bounce are key factors. Batters who survive the powerplay usually score well, but spinners are high-risk picks here.

📊 Head-to-Head & Recent Form

  • Overall H2H: Canterbury 7 – 6 Wellington
  • Wellington Firebirds Form: ❌❌❌❌ A
  • Canterbury Kings Form: ❌✅❌✅✅

Canterbury hold a slight edge historically and come in with better confidence.

🚑 Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Wellington Firebirds: ✅ No fresh injury concerns reported
  • Canterbury Kings: ✅ Full squad available, no confirmed injuries

👉 Final XIs will be confirmed after the toss.

🧢 Probable Playing XI

Wellington Firebirds

Tom Blundell (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Nick Kelly, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Abbas, Logan van Beek, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Yahya Zeb

Canterbury Kings

Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (wk), Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie, Mitchell Hay, Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Fraser Sheat, Ish Sodhi, Cameron Paul, William O’Rourke

⭐ Key Players to Watch

🧤 Wicketkeepers

  • Tom Blundell (WF): 278 runs | Avg fantasy points: 143 | Extremely consistent
  • Tom Latham (CTB): 201 runs | Avg fantasy points: 141 | Reliable anchor

🏏 Batters

  • Tim Robinson (WF): Aggressive opener, dangerous if set
  • Chad Bowes (CTB): Attacks powerplay, high strike rate

🔁 All-Rounders

  • Rachin Ravindra (WF): Top-order bat + part-time spin
  • Cole McConchie (CTB): Captain, 8 wickets + handy runs

🎯 Bowlers

  • Ben Sears (WF): 9 wickets, extra pace suits Basin
  • Logan van Beek (WF): Death-over specialist + late-order runs
  • Cameron Paul (CTB): 7 wickets, consistent strike bowler

🧠 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

✅ Safe Options

  • Tom Blundell
  • Tom Latham
  • Rachin Ravindra

🎯 Differential Picks

  • Ben Sears
  • Logan van Beek
  • Cole McConchie

🏆 Fantasy Strategy Tips

  • Pace is King: Pick 3–4 fast bowlers
  • Top Order Priority: Top-3 batters score most runs here
  • Wind Factor: Bowlers running into the wind often get wickets
  • Avoid Excess Spinners: Only pick if they bat or bowl in powerplay

🔮 Match Outlook

Canterbury Kings start as slight favorites due to form, but Wellington Firebirds have the home advantage. Expect a competitive, fast-bowler-dominated contest.

Disclaimer: This preview is for informational purposes only. Fantasy sports involve risk please play responsibly and confirm final lineups after the toss.

Super Smash WF vs CTB players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Leo CarterCANTBAT✅83LHB721712948823.52121.56141OB000-321117117670200510.010.440.5616322800
James HartshornWELLBOWL✅8RHB11115000RM8132.914.848.3910.615/242001240301112.470.330.4913510470
Logan van BeekWELLBOWL✅207RHB1244612076115.47125.862128RMF1992263.324.768.617.234/151034102.2409895150875.97.129.43✅1136131190
Cole McConchieCANTALL✅145RHB1151920148420.97123.719222OB122882.829.627.7622.814/31563140.7422768200478.6510.0311.99✅1065123712
Tom BlundellWELLWK✅82RHB75717527925.76131.2313212OB100.2240-5341435722780125287.4819.8410.98✅4937708
Gareth SeverinWELLBAT✅14RHB1001254112.5100.8014RM000-6427.210945025343.592.272.91225100
Callum McLachlanWELLWK✅20RHB1521462511.2391.82015000-2000653900712.280.670.641812008
Oscar JacksonWELLALL✅3RHB32513551175.8607RMF23315.667.831202/19100361600617.270.71.1✅681-2790
Michael RipponCANTALL✅112RHB712310635822.14117.71296LWS101873.228.447.722.114/232500171100637.641.662.515361310
Peter YounghusbandWELLALL✅64RHB31141702310106.91016LBG62553.225.587.1421.403/1929476.830733475940.792.653.25✅3930890
Muhammad AbbasWELLALL✅29RHB2625907224.58131.69355LMF822.4869.055701/197460240142075443.753.063.85✅8716300
Rhys MariuCANTBAT✅9RHB701204317.14136.36019RM000-01152152780200122.491.241.361912800
Matthew BoyleCANTBAT✅34LHB3127618126.24148.054110LBG931.843.668.183202/162231153451530100349.224.325.87✅116140116
Sean DaveyCANTBOWL✅22RHB1131143814.2591.2011RM22192.930.689.120.214/29627314638215090.730.020.02✅7790750
Cameron PaulCANTBOWL✅8RHB6225126.2589.2803RMF882.825.879.416.503/3223109.7329107100824.140.620.91✅96620420
Jesse FrewCANTWK✅2RHB20252312.512503RMF000-100392300711.440.520.551714208
Ben SearsWELLBOWL✅75RHB3119104178.66101.9606RMF72973.420.898.311544/16183129387129166.71072.171.793.55✅5890778
Jesse TashkoffWELLBAT✅24RHB2234268322.42137.41245SLA1042.456.759.453602/44841094361802100551.6510.326.6712595100
LLB HarperCANTBAT✅851864221.5143.3301188326.628.8118.114/174916.80.670.872199-40
Harry ChamberlainCANTBAT✅8RHB8061197.6295.3106RM000-200221600217.920.761.1614453308
Travis MullerCANTBOWL✅23RHB1044817897.9505RFM2019328.318.911903/3351032.260.711.122011430
Sam MorganWELLBAT✅2RHB201267163172.6219000-1000000118.481.51.56✅21139308
Completed matches of Wellington
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
27 Dec - 08:55 AMPalmerston NorthCentral DistrictsCDWellingtonWELL188/7 (20.0)142/10 (17.5) Central D won by 46 runs
29 Dec - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLAucklandAUCK187/7 (20.0)189/5 (19.2) Auckland won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
31 Dec - 08:55 AMMount MaunganuiWellingtonWELLNorthern DistrictsND194/3 (20.0)181/10 (19.4) Wellington won by 13 runs
07 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonCentral DistrictsCDWellingtonWELL197/3 (20.0)195/7 (20.0) Central D won by 2 runs
09 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLOtagoOTAGO150/7 (20.0)152/4 (19.1) Otago won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
11 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLNorthern DistrictsND185/7 (20.0)189/4 (16.2) Northern Dis won by 6 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
15 Jan - 08:55 AMDunedinWellingtonWELLOtagoOTAGO132/7 (16.0)136/5 (15.4) Otago won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
19 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT193/6 (20.0)105/10 (16.2) Wellington won by 88 runs
23 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT178/5 (20.0)136/8 (16.0) Wellington won by 13 runs (DLS method)
Completed matches of Canterbury
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
28 Dec - 08:55 AMAlexandraCanterburyCANTOtagoOTAGO188/5 (20.0)160/10 (20.0) Canterbury won by 28 runs
01 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTCentral DistrictsCD194/7 (20.0)158/8 (20.0) Canterbury won by 36 runs
03 Jan - 08:55 AMNelsonCentral DistrictsCDCanterburyCANT139/6 (20.0)145/1 (12.4) Canterbury won by 9 wickets (with 44 balls remaining)
08 Jan - 06:40 AMHamiltonNorthern DistrictsNDCanterburyCANT240/4 (20.0)153/9 (20.0) Northern Dis won by 87 runs
10 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTAucklandAUCK216/6 (20.0)199/4 (20.0) Canterbury won by 17 runs
14 Jan - 05:10 AMAucklandCanterburyCANTAucklandAUCK132/10 (20.0)136/1 (10.1) Auckland won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)
19 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT193/6 (20.0)105/10 (16.2) Wellington won by 88 runs
21 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTOtagoOTAGO Match abandoned without a ball bowled
23 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT178/5 (20.0)136/8 (16.0) Wellington won by 13 runs (DLS method)
30 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchAucklandAUCKCanterburyCANT106/10 (18.4)108/1 (10.3) Canterbury won by 9 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)
31 Jan - 10:25 AMChristchurchCanterburyCANTNorthern DistrictsND171/5 (20.0)173/5 (17.5) Northern Dis won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Basin Reserve
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
29 Dec - 08:55 AMWellingtonWELLAucklandAUCK187/7 (20.0)189/5 (19.2) Auckland won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
07 Jan - 08:55 AMCentral DistrictsCDWellingtonWELL197/3 (20.0)195/7 (20.0) Central D won by 2 runs
09 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWELLOtagoOTAGO150/7 (20.0)152/4 (19.1) Otago won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
11 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWELLNorthern DistrictsND185/7 (20.0)189/4 (16.2) Northern Dis won by 6 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
19 Jan - 08:55 AMWellingtonWELLCanterburyCANT193/6 (20.0)105/10 (16.2) Wellington won by 88 runs
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