ND vs WELL Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

ND vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis

Northern Knights will face Wellington Firebirds in the sixth match of the Super Smash 2025-26 played at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval on Wednesday.

Northern Knights’s opening game against Auckland ended in a no-result due to heavy showers. Captain Robert O’Donnell will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent show in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Wellington Firebirds are currently lying at the bottom half of the league table after suffering back-to-back defeats in the competition.

Both teams have faced off 39 times in the history of the competition where the Northern Knights have a decent record with 21 wins compared to 15 victories for Wellington Firebirds. Three matches have been abandoned.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ND

W W L L L

ND

571/9 in 157.0 3.64

PS

Northern Brave beat Wellington Firebirds by 28 runs 13 Dec 2025

WELL

0/0 in 0.0 0

ND

346/10 in 106.2 3.25

PS

Northern Brave beat Otago Volts by 113 runs 05 Dec 2025

OV

240/10 in 84.0 2.86

CANT

248/10 in 87.4 2.83

PS

Canterbury Kings beat Northern Brave by 5 wickets

18 Nov 2025

ND

371/5 in 93.1 3.98

ND

210/8 in 50.0 4.2

FT 2025-26

Canterbury Kings beat Northern Brave by 6 wickets 08 Nov 2025

CANT

211/4 in 39.3 5.34

ND

233/10 in 46.3 5.01

FT 2025-26

Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Brave by 3 wickets 03 Nov 2025

WELL

234/7 in 43.3 5.38

WELL

L L L L L

WELL

187/7 in 20.0 9.35

SST20 2025-26

Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets 29 Dec 2025

AUCK

189/5 in 19.2 9.78

CD

188/7 in 20.0 9.4

SST20 2025-26

Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 46 runs 27 Dec 2025

WELL

142/10 in 17.5 7.96

ND

571/9 in 157.0 3.64

PS

Northern Brave beat Wellington Firebirds by 28 runs 13 Dec 2025

WELL

0/0 in 0.0 0

AUCK

350/9 in 89.0 3.93

PS

Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 162 runs 05 Dec 2025

WELL

323/10 in 100.4 3.21

WELL

354/9 in 87.3 4.05

PS

Central Stags beat Wellington Firebirds by 8 wickets 26 Nov 2025

CD

365/2 in 83.1 4.39

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Northern Brave Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Robert O’Donnell, Katene D Clarke, Joe Carter, Ben Pomare and Brett Hampton to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 282 runs in eight outings, Katene D Clarke was the leading run-scorer for Northern Knights in the previous edition of Super Smash competition played last year.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Matthew Fisher, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Zak Gibson and Tim Pringle to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the opening match, Zak Gibson and left-arm spinner Tim Pringle bowled well for Northern Knights and claimed two wickets apiece.

Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:

Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Pomare (wk), Joe Carter, Katene D Clarke, Xavier Bell, Kristian Clarke, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson and Tim Pringle

Wellington Firebirds Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tom Blundell, Tim Robinson, captain Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas and Jesse Tashkoff to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Jesse Tashkoff played exceedingly well for Wellington and finished the innings with the top-score of 83 runs off 39 balls with the help of ten boundaries and four sixes.

Besides Tashkoff, Gareth Severin scored 33 runs off 29 balls with the help of three fours and one six, whereas Logan Van Beek chipped in with 24 runs off 13 balls with the help of three boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the relying on the likes of Michael Snedden, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband and Jesse Tashkoff to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Nick Greenwood was the pick of the bowlers for Wellington and claimed 2 for 20 in his two overs.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Nicky Kelly (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Jesse Tashkoff, Peter Younghusband, Logan Van Beek, Nick Greenwood, Ben Sears and Michael Snedden.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval is around 155 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be light showers.

ND vs WELL Pitch Report

Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval is going to host the sixth match of the 2025-26 Super Smash competition played between Northern Knights and Wellington Firebirds.

Toss: To Bowl

Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval has been a decent venue for chasing team. Last season, the only team played at the venue was won by side batting second.

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