WF vs AA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, 4th Match T20 – Super Smash 2025/26
The 4th T20 match of the Super Smash 2025/26 sees Wellington Firebirds (WF) take on Auckland Aces (AA) at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand on 29 December 2025. Both teams have quality players and will look to make a strong start in the league. The Firebirds will aim to use home conditions to their advantage while the Aces chase consistency early in the campaign.
📅 Match Details
- Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Auckland Aces
- Tournament: Super Smash 2025/26
- Match Type: Twenty20 (Match 4)
- Date: 29 December 2025
- Time: 08:55 AM IST / Early Morning Local
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
📝 Match Preview
Wellington Firebirds have a balanced squad with solid batting and bowling units. Playing at Basin Reserve — a venue known for offering swing for bowlers and value for batters who get set — Wellington will look to dominate early with seam movement benefiting their pacers.
Auckland Aces arrive with recent mixed form but bring in experienced players like Martin Guptill and emerging all-round talent. If their top order fires and bowlers find rhythm early, they can upset the Firebirds.
📊 Pitch Report – Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Pitch: Fast and bounce-friendly surface with swing available early for seamers.
- Batters: Once set, batters can score freely, but early movement can cause trouble.
- Bowlers: Pacers likely to benefit from wind and seam conditions; spinners may have a role later.
- Expected First Innings Score: 155–175 (Super Smash standard).
Toss winners might choose to bowl first considering dew later and to chase likely totals.
☀ Weather Forecast
- Sky: Likely partly cloudy
- Temperature: ~17–20°C
- Rain: Low chance
- Wind: Swing-aiding conditions expected
Good conditions for a complete T20 game.
🧑🤝🧑 WF vs AA Probable Playing 11
(Final XIs will be confirmed at toss — below are updated probables from recent team patterns and squad lists.)
🟡 Wellington Firebirds (WF) Probable XI
- Rachin Ravindra
- Nick Kelly
- Devon Conway
- Tom Blundell (wk)
- Muhammad Abbas
- Peter Younghusband
- Logan van Beek
- Ben Sears
- Angus Olliver
- Nathan Smith
- (Extra seamer or all-rounder)
🔵 Auckland Aces (AA) Probable XI
- Cam Fletcher (wk)
- Martin Guptill
- Simon Keene
- Will O’Donnell (c)
- Sean Solia
- Danru Ferns
- Lockie Ferguson
- Adithya Ashok
- Ben Lister
- Louis Delport
- (All-rounder / Bowler)
Note: Players in probables are based on current squad analysis and usual selections.
⭐ Top Fantasy Picks
🔥 Top Picks – Wellington Firebirds
- Devon Conway: Consistent big runs & match presence
- Tom Blundell: Aggressive keeper-batter
- Ben Sears: Wicket-taking seam bowler
⚡ Top Picks – Auckland Aces
- Martin Guptill: Explosive at the top
- Simon Keene: All-round fantasy value
- Lockie Ferguson: Strike bowler with pace
🏆 Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🧠 Captain Options
- Devon Conway (WF)
- Martin Guptill (AA)
🥈 Vice-Captain Picks
- Tom Blundell (WF)
- Simon Keene (AA)
🧠 Suggested Dream11 Team Layout
- WK: Tom Blundell / Cam Fletcher
- BAT: Devon Conway, Martin Guptill, Nick Kelly
- AR: Simon Keene, Sean Solia, Peter Younghusband
- BOWL: Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson, Logan van Beek, Danru Ferns
Focus on top order batters and seamers likely to exploit condition for maximum fantasy points.
🔮 Winning Prediction
Both sides have strong batting depth and key bowlers who can make an impact, but Wellington Firebirds appear slight favourites due to home advantage and seamer-friendly conditions that suit their attack early in the match.
🏁 Final Summary
The WF vs AA Super Smash Match 4 at Wellington promises an exciting clash with swinging conditions, balanced teams, and plenty of fantasy value. Prioritise top order batters and strike bowlers from both sides to build a competitive Dream11 cricket lineup.