WF vs CTB Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Super Smash T20 2025-26, Match 23

Canterbury Kings (CTB) and Wellington Firebirds (WF) will face each other on Monday, January 19's Super Smash 2025-26 match at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Kings have won three out of their last five matches against Wellington.

We will assist you with the best fantasy team for the Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings match. We also provide the best captain and vice-captain choices, along with top picks and budget picks.

WF vs CTB Match Preview

We are into the 23rd match of the Super Smash, where Wellington will take on Canterbury. In the previous match, Wellington suffered a defeat against Otago by five wickets. They scored 132 runs in the first innings, and the target was chased down quite easily.

On the other hand, Canterbury also suffered a defeat in the previous match by nine wickets. They will be keen to bounce and Wellington will start as favourites in this match.

Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Match Details

WF vs CTB Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Canterbury middle-order Leo Carter scored the most runs for his team in the previous match with 39 runs in 32 balls, with 4 boundaries. He is one of the most suitable candidates for the WF vs CTB Dream11 team prediction.
• The bowling all-rounder Cole McConchie was the leading wicket-taker for the Canterbury cricket team in the previous match. They managed to take one wicket in a 4-over spell. Our WF vs CTB Dream11 prediction for today suggests that he will be an important player.
• Tom Blundell, the captain of the Wellington Firebirds, made the highest score for his team in the previous match, scoring 47 runs in 35 balls, including seven boundaries.
• In their previous game, the Wellington Firebirds had James Hartshorn, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, as their top bowler. In four overs, he managed to take three wickets. He is an excellent option for the WF vs CTB Dream11 match today.

WF vs CTB Injury Update Today

No injuries have been reported by either team, the Wellington Firebirds or the Canterbury, at this time.

WF vs CTB Toss Prediction

The toss will be won by Cole McConchie, the captain of Canterbury, and he could decide to bowl first on this ground since most matches are won by teams chasing as the pitch becomes more favourable for batters as the game progresses.

Record of Chasing Teams at Basin Reserve

The chase record in the Basin Reserve is excellent. In the T20 format, the team that chased the score has won seven of the ten matches played at this ground, while the team that batted first has won three.

WF vs CTB Playing 11 (Probable)

Wellington Firebirds are struggling in this tournament, having won just one match, so they made some changes in their playing 11 for this Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Dream11 team prediction.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Tom Blundell, the wicket-keeper from Wellington, and Tom Latham, the reliable batsman from Canterbury, are both leaders in run scoring for their respective teams. Blundell scored 278 runs in 7 innings, and Latham scored 201 runs in 5 innings in this tournament.
• The wicket-taking among their respective teams is led by Ben Sears and Cole McConchie. Nine wickets were taken by Ben Sears, and eight by Cole McConchie in this tournament.

WF vs CTB Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Cole McConchie and one of the best batsmen in the world, Tom Latham, are the two main contenders for captainship. Tom Latham has been the best batsman for Canterbury this season, while Cole McConchie has been the best bowler for Canterbury.
• Tim Robinson and Leo Carter are both excellent candidates for vice-captaincy. Both of the young players have a lot of talent and scored runs at a higher strike rate.

Top Picks for WF vs CTB Dream11 Prediction

• Cole McConchie is a quality all-rounder and picked up one wicket in the last game, and will also contribute with his batting.
• Leo Carter is a talented batter and scored 39 runs in the last game. He will be a good option in this WF vs CTB Dream11 Prediction game.

Budget Picks for WF vs CTB Dream11 Prediction

• New Zealand batter, Tom Blundell, will open the batting and score 47 runs in the last game, and will be a top pick in the WF vs CTB Dream11 prediction today match.
• James Hatshorn picked up three wickets in the last game and will be a budget pick in Dream11 prediction.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: T Blundell, T Latham
Batters: L Carter, T Robinson, J Tashkoff, M Boyle
All-rounders: C McConchie, M Abbas
Bowlers: L van Beek, B Sears, I Sodhi

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: T Blundell, T Latham
Batters: L Carter, R Mariu, J Tashkoff
All-rounders: C McConchie, M Rippon, O Jackson
Bowlers: L van Beek, F Sheat, I Sodhi

WF vs CTB Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 23) Super Smash T20 2025-26 Players to Avoid

• Gareth Severin scored 0 runs in the last match, and his recent performance has not been good, so he must be avoided for this match.
• Avoid selecting Cameron Paul in your WF vs CTB Dream11 team prediction today because of his poor performance in both batting and bowling in his last match.

WF vs CTB Weather & Pitch Report at Basin Reserve

• On Monday, the sky is expected to stay cloudy. However, chances of rain are minimal during match time. As expected, humidity will be around 75%.
• Batting on the surface will be challenging at the start of the match, but it will become easier as the match progresses. Both teams will choose to chase at this venue.

WF vs CTB Head-to-Head Records

The Wellington Firebirds and Canterbury have had 10 meetings in the last five years. Canterbury has triumphed in six matches, while the Wellington Firebirds have triumphed in four matches.

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