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NK vs WEL Dream11 Team Prediction of Super Smash: Preview| NZ T20 League begins

By Omkar91

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Northern Knights vs Wellington Firebirds match. We are covering NK vs WEL Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the Super Smash 2018-19 inaugural match. The match is to be played at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.

The Australians have already started with the Big Bash and it is now time for their neighbors to step up the game. New Zealand has its six regions compete in the T20 tournament named ‘Super Smash’. The 32-match series kicks off tomorrow afternoon with the clash between Northern Knights and Wellington Firebirds.

Northern Knights are the defending champions for this edition of the Super Smash. They topped the group stages last year with 7 wins and 2 losses from their 10 group games. This year they begin their title defense with a strong squad at disposal. All-rounder Anton Devcich, Daniel Flynn, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi will be the few known names featuring in the match.

Wellington Firebirds will be hoping fly high this season after facing the heat last year. They ended fifth among six teams as they managed to win only three matches from their 10 attempts. They won the ODD competition Ford Trophy this year and will be hoping to clinch the double. Jimmy Neesham and Hamish Bennett will be the key players on show.

Also read: BRH vs HBH Dream11 Team Prediction of BBL: Preview | James Pattinson will not play

When and Where:

NK vs WEL, 1st Match, Super Smash T20, League 2018-19
Seddon Park, Hamilton.
22nd December, 11:30 AM

Venue Details:

Avg 1st inn score: 168
Avg 2nd inn score:155

The ground generally favors the batsmen. We have seen the teams crossing the total of 180 with ease, however, chasing has not been simple. England defended the score of 194 in the last match played here by two runs against NZ.

Squads:

NK:
Dean Brownlie (c), Peter Bocock, Anton Devcich, Daniel Flynn, Zak Gibson, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Brett Randell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.

WEL:
Hamish Bennett (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Adam Hose, Troy Johnson, Jimmy Neesham, Ollie Newton, Malcolm Nofal, Jeetan Patel, Michael Pollard, Ben Sears, Luke Woodcock.

Team News:

Northern Knights:

They have declared their 12-man squad for the match.

Dean Brownlie is the captain and shall bat at number three. Wicketkeeper Tim Siefert will open the innings with all-rounder Anton Devcich.

Daryl Mitchell, Daniel Flynn and Brett Hampton make up the middle order.

Daryl Mitchell and Scott Kuggeleijn are both the medium pace all-rounders and value for money players.

Mitchell Santner is returning after being out for nine months due to injury. He will be supporting the lead spinner Ish Sodhi.

Brett Randell will lead the pace attack along with other all-rounders. Zak Gibson is another option for medium pace but he is likely to miss out. If NK wishes to strengthen the bowling, they can use Gibson for Bocock.

Wellington Firebirds:

They have announced the 13-man squad for the match.

Firebirds have signed the English top-order batsman Adam Hose. He is likely to open the innings with wicketkeeper Tom Blundell.

Along with a promising youngster in Troy Johnson, Michael Bracewell and Devon Conway complete the middle order.

Jimmy Neesham and Malcolm Nofal are the seaming all-rounders.

Ollie Newton and Captain Hamish Bennett complete the pace bowling lineup.

Michael Pollard and Luke Woodcock may have to miss out as Wellington wants to back its youngsters.

Probable Playing XI:

NK:
Tim Seifert (wk), Anton Devcich, Dean Brownlie, Daniel Flynn, Daryl Mitchell, Brett Hampton, Peter Bocock/Zak Gibson, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi, Brett Randell.

WEL:
Adam Hose, Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Troy Johnson, Jimmy Neesham, Malcolm Nofal, Jeetan Patel, Ollie Newton, Hamish Bennett (c), Ben Sears/L Woodcock.