Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave taking place? Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave will take place on Monday 24^th January, 2022 at 01:40 (UK)

Where is Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave taking place? Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave will take place at Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington

What is the expected weather for Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave? 23c in mostly cloudy skies

Where can I get tickets for Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave? Click here to buy tickets for Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave

What TV channel is Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave on in the UK? Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave? BT Sport subscribers can stream Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave live on the BT Sport Player & app

THE TEAM NEWS

WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS

• Wellington Firebirds will have to settle for third spot on the ladder in the Super Smash despite overcoming Auckland Aces last time out but they will be eager to build on that success ahead of the knockout stages.
• The Firebirds were sensational in that contest, running out eight-wicket winners as they chased down 122 with just under six overs to spare and this would really lay down a marker were they to back that up here.

NORTHERN BRAVE

• Northern Brave have been the best side in the Super Smash this season and having lost just one of their nine games so far, they have secured the top spot on the ladder ahead of this final game of the round robin.
• They have won their last seven and will be keen to extend that winning streak ahead of the upcoming final which they will be confident of doing so having chased down 174 to see off Canterbury Kings and claim an eight-wicket win.

THE PREDICTION

Wellington Firebirds and Northern Brave meet in the final match of the Super Smash round robin in what could turn out to be a preview of the final. The Firebirds were impressive in their latest outing but the Brave have won seven straight matches which makes them favourites. They sensationally chased down a big total last time out and did so in relatively comfortable fashion in what was another impressive success. They may one eye on the final already but having performed so consistently of throughout the campaign, they are favoured to extend their winning streak to eight games.