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WF vs CS Dream11 Prediction (12th Match), in Wellington, January 7, 2026 – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report

Vishal Mutha·
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WF vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Match 12 – Super Smash 2025-26: Get ready for an exciting contest as Wellington Firebirds (WF) face Central Districts (CS) in Match 12 of the Super Smash 2025-26. The match will be played at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, on January 7, 2026, at 8:55 AM IST.

WF vs CS Super Smash Match Details

Team Wellington Firebirds (WF) vs Central Districts (CS)
Competition Super Smash 2025-26
Date & Time January 7, 2026, 8:55 AM
Venue Basin Reserve, Wellington
Live Stream Fancode App/Website
Scorecard WF vs CS Live Score

WF vs CS Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records

In the Super Smash 2025-26-26 points table, Wellington Firebirds are currently ranked No. 3 after 4 matches, while Central Districts are positioned at No. 6, also having played 4 games. The complete updated points table for the tournament is given below:

Team Matches Won Lost Points Win Ratio Last 5 Results
Wellington Firebirds 4 1 2 6 25.00% N,W,L,L
Central Districts 4 1 3 4 25.00% L,L,L,W

Wellington Firebirds Team News & Analysis

Wellington Firebirds won their last match against Northern Districts by 13 runs. In that game, Nick Kelly played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 95 runs off 58 balls, while Tim Robinson added 54 runs from 30 deliveries. With the ball, Yahya Zeb picked up 3 wickets and Logan van Beek claimed 2 wickets.

Tim Robinson and Tom Blundell are expected to open the innings, with Nick Kelly likely to bat at No. 3 for WF.

Muhammad Abbas and Jesse Tashkoff will anchor the middle order and look to control the innings.

With the ball, Logan van Beek and Michael Snedden are likely to open the attack and search for early breakthroughs.

Yahya Zeb, Peter Younghusband, and Jesse Tashkoff are expected to bowl through the middle overs to maintain control and pick up wickets.

Central Districts Team News & Analysis

Central Districts lost their recent match against Canterbury Kings by 9 wickets. In that game, Josh Clarkson played a fine unbeaten innings of 42 runs off 42 balls, while Dean Foxcroft added 37 runs from 25 deliveries. With the ball, Toby Findlay picked up 1 wicket, while Angus Schaw went wicketless.

Will Young and Dean Foxcroft are expected to open the innings, with Dane Cleaver likely to bat at No. 3 for CS.

Josh Clarkson, Curtis Heaphy, and William Clark will stabilize the middle order and keep the scoreboard moving.

Angus Schaw and Ajaz Patel will provide support in the lower middle order and look to finish the innings strongly.

With the ball, Angus Schaw and Brett Randell are expected to take the new ball and search for early breakthroughs.

Josh Clarkson, Toby Findlay, and Ajaz Patel will look to control the middle overs and pick up key wickets.

Jayden Lennox can also contribute as an additional bowling option.

Head-to-Head Record (Super Smash T20)

Matches WF Won CS Won No Result Tied
Overall (35) 17 15 3 0
Last 5 2 2 1 0

WF vs CS Probable Playing XI & Key Players

WF Probable XI CS Probable XI
  1. Tim Robinson
  2. Tom Blundell
  3. Nick Kelly
  4. Muhammad Abbas
  5. Jesse Tashkoff
  6. Gareth Severin
  7. Logan van Beek
  8. Peter Younghusband
  9. Nick Greenwood
  10. Michael Snedden
  11. Yahya Zeb
  1. Will Young
  2. Curtis Heaphy
  3. Dane Cleaver
  4. Dean Foxcroft
  5. Josh Clarkson
  6. William Clark
  7. Angus Schaw
  8. Brett Randell
  9. Jayden Lennox
  10. Ajaz Patel
  11. Toby Findlay

Key Players for Wellington Firebirds

  • Top Batters: Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Kelly
  • Top Bowlers: Yahya Zeb, Logan van Beek

Key Players for Central Districts

  • Top Batters: Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft
  • Top Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw

WF vs CS Pitch Report & Weather Update for Basin Reserve, Wellington

Pitch Report: The pitch at the Basin Reserve is generally steady for T20 cricket. It offers some assistance to pacers, is fair for batters, and provides average support to spinners. The expected par scores are around 140 for low, 160 for average, and 180 for high totals.

Weather Update: The weather is currently overcast, and heavy cloud cover could increase swing early in the innings. With humidity around 82%, the ball may also grip later, bringing spinners into play. Strong winds near 19.3 m/s could make aerial shots riskier.

Recent Matches at Basin Reserve

Match 1st Innings 2nd Innings Result
WF vs AA WF – 187/7 (20 ov) AA – 189/5 (19.2 ov) AA won by 5 wickets
CS vs CK CK – 135/8 (20 ov) CS – 136/4 (17.2 ov)
WF vs CK CK – 164/7 (20 ov) WF – 153/8 (20 ov) CK won by 11 runs.
WF vs AA AA – 215/3 (20 ov) WF – 162/10 (17.2 ov) AA won by 53 runs.
WF vs OTA OTA – 164/7 (20 ov) WF – 149/10 (18.4 ov) OTA won by 15 runs.

Pitch Stats: Last T20 Matches

Inning Avg Runs Avg Wickets
1st Inning 173 6.4
2nd Inning 157.8 7.4

Wellington Firebirds vs Central Districts Player Stats & Record 2025-26

WF vs CS Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2025-26

WF vs CS Dream11 Team Prediction
WF vs CS Dream11 Team Prediction (Pre-Toss)

Wellington vs Central Districts Best Captain/Vice-Captain Pick

# Player Team Role Avg FPTS PP
1 D Cleaver CS WK 68 77.07
2 L van Beek WF BOWL 62.6 69.02
3 A Schaw CS ALL 50.4 61.53
4 J Tashkoff WF BAT 78.2 60.12
5 A Patel CS BOWL 71.8 58.39

FAQ – WF vs CS Quick Summaries

Which are the Key Players For Wellington Firebirds (WF)?

Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Kelly, Yahya Zeb, and Logan van Beek will be the key players for Team WF.

Which are the Key Players For Central Districts (CS)?

Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Ajaz Patel, and Angus Schaw will be the key players for Team CS.

What’s the pitch report for Basin Reserve, Wellington?

Basin Reserve offers a pace-friendly surface with good bounce and carry. Wellington’s famous wind often aids swing bowlers early. While historically balanced, recent trends favour chasing under stable evening lights.

Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s WF vs CS match?

Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Kelly, Dane Cleaver, and Dean Foxcroft will be good options for C/VC.


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