Get ready for a thrilling contest as Central Districts (CS) take on the Wellington Firebirds (WF) in Match 2 of the Super Smash 2025. The clash is scheduled to be played at Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North, on December 27, 2025, at 8:55 AM IST.
CS vs WF 2nd Match Details
| Team | Central Districts (CS) vs Wellington Firebirds (WF) |
| Competition | Super Smash 2025 |
| Date & Time | December 27, 2025, 8:55 AM |
| Venue | Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North |
| Live Stream | Sony Sports TEN Network , Sony LIV , FANCODE |
| Scorecard | CS vs WF Live Score |
CS vs WF Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
Central Districts Team News & Analysis
Defending champions Central Stags are set to begin their Super Smash 2025/26 campaign with confidence and a well-balanced squad.
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The team has received a major boost with the return of fast bowler Brett Randell and promising youngster Toby Findlay from injury.
Jayden Lennox begins his first season as T20 captain, backed by experienced campaigners Will Young and Josh Clarkson, who add both stability and firepower.
With key players fit and in form, the Stags look well-prepared to launch a strong title defense in their opening clash against the Wellington Firebirds.
Wellington Firebirds Team News & Analysis
Wellington Firebirds are set to launch their Super Smash 2025/26 campaign with high expectations and a strong, well-balanced squad as they face defending champions Central Stags in their opening match.
Head Coach Shane Jurgenson sees this tournament as a key platform for players to showcase their T20 skills.
Captain Nick Kelly leads an experienced lineup featuring Blackcaps star Tom Blundell, explosive youngster Tim Robinson, and reliable all-rounder Logan van Beek.
With Ben Sears’ express pace supported by Michael Snedden and Peter Younghusband’s control, the Firebirds look confident and well-prepared to start their season with a statement performance and build momentum toward another deep finals run.
CS vs WF Probable Playing XI & Key Player
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Key Players For Central Districts
- Top Batters: Dane Cleaver, Will Clark
- Top Bowler: B Randell, J Lennox
Key Players For Wellington Firebirds
- Top Batters: T Robinson, M Abbas
- Top Bowler: P Younghusband and J Clarkson
CS vs WF Pitch Report & Weather update for Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North
The pitch at Fitzherbert Park in T20 cricket generally offers steady assistance for pacers without extravagant movement, while providing a fair surface for batters to play their shots. Spinners can expect only average purchase as the innings progresses.
A typical par score here usually ranges around 140 for a low total, 160 for a competitive score, and 180+ for a strong target.
Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Player Stats & Record 2025
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Cleaver (WK) | 76.4 | 172 | 0 | 95,7,6,21,43 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tom Blundell (WK) | 55.6 | 119 | 0 | 51,24,20,11,13 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Curtis Heaphy (WK) | 44.6 | 152 | 0 | 8,50,9,7,78 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Callum McLachlan (WK) | 27 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Gareth Severin (WK) | 14.8 | 37 | 0 | 4,3,0,0,30 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Bayley Wiggins (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra (BAT) | 78.8 | 130 | 3 | 70,9,32,10,9 | 0,1,1,0,1 |
| Will Young (BAT) | 49 | 127 | 0 | 23,24,26,19,35 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Muhammad Abbas (BAT) | 47.4 | 135 | 1 | 36,28,2,12,57 | 0,0,0,0,1 |
| Nick Kelly (BAT) | 30.8 | 102 | 0 | 8,12,34,40,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tim Robinson (BAT) | 21.6 | 44 | 0 | 4,11,20,0,9 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tom Bruce (BAT) | 12.2 | 25 | 0 | 12,10,2,1,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Taylor Bettelheim (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Brad Schmulian (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sam Mycock (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sam Morgan (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Oscar Jackson (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Greenwood (ALL) | 133.4 | 175 | 10 | 48,1,36,5,85 | 1,1,2,3,3 |
| James Hartshorn (BOWL) | 81 | 1 | 7 | 1,0,0 | 2,0,5 |
| Rachin Ravindra (BAT) | 78.8 | 130 | 3 | 70,9,32,10,9 | 0,1,1,0,1 |
| Angus Schaw (ALL) | 78.2 | 19 | 10 | 8,0,11,0,0 | 3,1,2,3,1 |
| Dane Cleaver (WK) | 76.4 | 172 | 0 | 95,7,6,21,43 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Logan van Beek (ALL) | 67.2 | 4 | 9 | 0,2,2,0,0 | 1,3,0,2,3 |
| Blair Tickner (BOWL) | 64.67 | 6 | 5 | 0,6,0 | 2,1,2 |
| Ajaz Patel (BOWL) | 60.75 | 4 | 6 | 0,0,0,4 | 4,2,0,0 |
| Brett Randell (BOWL) | 57.6 | 12 | 8 | 12,0,0,0,0 | 1,2,3,2,0 |
| Tom Blundell (WK) | 55.6 | 119 | 0 | 51,24,20,11,13 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ben Sears (BOWL) | 53.67 | 17 | 4 | 2,15,0 | 3,0,1 |
| Toby Findlay (ALL) | 53.6 | 0 | 8 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 3,2,1,2,0 |
| Doug Bracewell (BOWL) | 50 | 51 | 4 | 16,23,0,0,12 | 0,2,0,2,0 |
| Will Young (BAT) | 49 | 127 | 0 | 23,24,26,19,35 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Muhammad Abbas (BAT) | 47.4 | 135 | 1 | 36,28,2,12,57 | 0,0,0,0,1 |
| Curtis Heaphy (WK) | 44.6 | 152 | 0 | 8,50,9,7,78 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Raymond Toole (BOWL) | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Smith (ALL) | 40.4 | 4 | 5 | 0,0,4,0,0 | 0,0,2,0,3 |
| Yahya Zeb (BOWL) | 40 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Michael Snedden (BOWL) | 38.4 | 6 | 6 | 2,0,2,0,2 | 2,1,0,1,2 |
| Peter Younghusband (BOWL) | 31 | 21 | 3 | 13,0,1,3,4 | 0,1,2,0,0 |
| Nick Kelly (BAT) | 30.8 | 102 | 0 | 8,12,34,40,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Dean Foxcroft (ALL) | 29.2 | 32 | 2 | 9,7,9,0,7 | 0,1,0,1,0 |
| Callum McLachlan (WK) | 27 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Lennox (BOWL) | 26.6 | 1 | 3 | 0,0,1,0,0 | 1,1,0,0,1 |
| Josh Clarkson (ALL) | 26.2 | 40 | 1 | 21,0,0,12,7 | 0,0,0,0,1 |
| Jesse Tashkoff (ALL) | 24.2 | 103 | 0 | 11,16,52,4,20 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| William Clark (ALL) | 23.2 | 66 | 0 | 1,2,20,17,26 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tim Robinson (BAT) | 21.6 | 44 | 0 | 4,11,20,0,9 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Michael Bracewell (ALL) | 21.6 | 48 | 0 | 4,8,18,18,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Joey Field (BOWL) | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0,3,0 | 1,0,1 |
| Gareth Severin (WK) | 14.8 | 37 | 0 | 4,3,0,0,30 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tom Bruce (BAT) | 12.2 | 25 | 0 | 12,10,2,1,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Bayley Wiggins (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Taylor Bettelheim (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Oscar Mabin (ALL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Brad Schmulian (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Tyler Annand (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sam Mycock (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sam Morgan (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Oscar Jackson (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ryan Tsourgas (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Amogh Paranjpe (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Elliot Seddon (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Liam Dudding (BOWL) | -6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hartshorn (BOWL) | 81 | 1 | 7 | 1,0,0 | 2,0,5 |
| Blair Tickner (BOWL) | 64.67 | 6 | 5 | 0,6,0 | 2,1,2 |
| Ajaz Patel (BOWL) | 60.75 | 4 | 6 | 0,0,0,4 | 4,2,0,0 |
| Brett Randell (BOWL) | 57.6 | 12 | 8 | 12,0,0,0,0 | 1,2,3,2,0 |
| Ben Sears (BOWL) | 53.67 | 17 | 4 | 2,15,0 | 3,0,1 |
| Doug Bracewell (BOWL) | 50 | 51 | 4 | 16,23,0,0,12 | 0,2,0,2,0 |
| Raymond Toole (BOWL) | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yahya Zeb (BOWL) | 40 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Michael Snedden (BOWL) | 38.4 | 6 | 6 | 2,0,2,0,2 | 2,1,0,1,2 |
| Peter Younghusband (BOWL) | 31 | 21 | 3 | 13,0,1,3,4 | 0,1,2,0,0 |
| Jayden Lennox (BOWL) | 26.6 | 1 | 3 | 0,0,1,0,0 | 1,1,0,0,1 |
| Joey Field (BOWL) | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0,3,0 | 1,0,1 |
| Tyler Annand (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ryan Tsourgas (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Amogh Paranjpe (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Elliot Seddon (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Liam Dudding (BOWL) | -6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CS vs WF Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match
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Central Districts vs Wellington Firebirds Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today Match
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L van Beek | ALL | 82.4 | 0 | 81.5 | 107.55 |
| A Schaw | ALL | 71.8 | 27 | 73.5 | 90.33 |
| T Robinson | BAT | 57.2 | 0 | 102 | 77.95 |
| P Younghusband | BOWL | 32.4 | 0 | 68 | 60.85 |
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