Who is favored to win in Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts?
Bookmakers currently rate Wellington Firebirds as slight favorites to win, with indicative odds around 1.80 compared to Northern Districts at about 2.00, reflecting Wellington’s stronger Super Smash form at the Basin Reserve over the past two seasons and their deeper middle-order batting led by experienced run-scorer Nick Kelly. Northern Districts remain dangerous with a powerful top order, but their recent away record in Wellington has been inconsistent, which tilts the market edge towards the hosts with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts?
The match between Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts in the Super Smash is scheduled to start at 3:25 AM UTC on 11 January 2026, which corresponds to 4:25 PM New Zealand Daylight Time on the same calendar date. Fans in New Zealand can therefore expect an afternoon first ball, ideal for a full three-hour T20 window.
Where is Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts being held?
The game is set to be played at Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand, a historic cricket ground with a capacity of around 11,600 and renowned for its open, oval layout and often wind-affected conditions. The pitch typically offers true bounce and good carry for pace bowlers early before flattening out to favor stroke-making batters in the second half of the innings.
Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts prediction & odds - who wins?
Given Wellington Firebirds’ strong recent home performances and a slightly more balanced bowling attack, a reasonable prediction is a narrow Wellington win, with implied probabilities of roughly 55% for Wellington at 1.80 odds and 45% for Northern Districts at 2.00. Bettors may also look at total runs markets, as previous afternoon Super Smash fixtures at the Basin Reserve have frequently cleared the 160–170 team total mark when conditions are dry and calm.
What is the head to head record between Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Districts?
In recent Super Smash head-to-head meetings over the last few seasons, Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts have been closely matched, with Wellington holding a slender overall lead by a couple of wins across their last ten clashes. At the Basin Reserve specifically, Wellington have enjoyed a slight advantage, winning more often than not at home, although Northern Districts have posted several competitive totals that underline the rivalry’s unpredictability.
