Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 New Zealand Super Smash | League Stage
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Less than a week after these two teams first collided, Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags do battle again.
Date & time: Thursday January 9th 2025: USA PT – 7:25pm / USA ET – 10:25pm / Tuesday January 7th 2025: UK – 3:25am
Venue: Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
Weather: Dry with sunny intervals and temperatures of 17-18c.
How to watch: USA – ESPN+ / UK – TNT Sports & discovery+ / Australia – Foxtel / New Zealand – TVNZ Duke
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Wellington Firebirds Betting Analysis
The last match between these two teams will be remembered largely for the performance of a Wellington debutant. Bowler James Hartshorn ripped Central Stags apart, picking up a memorable five-wicket-haul for the loss of just 24 runs across his four overs. Such a showing can only give him a huge boost heading into this match and it’s worth a play on Hartshorn to finish the game as the Firebird’s top bowler again.
Central Stags Betting Analysis
After a fast cameo of 24 against Wellington, Stags captain Tom Bruce backed that up with 64 not out in a winning effort vs Northern Brave last time out. Bruce is a reliable run-getter for his side and is capable of taking down this Firebirds bowling attack. With that in mind, explore backing Bruce via the ‘Batter Milestones’ market to accrue 20+ runs for the third game in a row.
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Expert Prediction
Central Stags aren’t quite as strong as they were back at the start of this competition with batter Will Young away with New Zealand. Wellington Firebirds may have gotten off to a losing start but the introduction of Hartshorn has given their bowling attack a big boost, helping to complement what is already an impressive batting unit. Throw in home advantage being in their favour and backing the Firebirds to complete a double over the Stags may prove a good move.
Wellington Firebirds vs Central Stags Top Tip: Wellington Firebirds to win
