Auckland Aces meet Wellington Firebirds in Match 8 of the Super Smash 2025–26, with recent form, squad balance and conditions shaping the prediction.
Here are the Match Predictions for Super Smash 2025-26, Match 8 – Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds, to be played on the 1st of January at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.
Batting Stats T20
Match 8 – Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds (Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland)
Current Form Auckland Aces:
Auckland Aces are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 1 win to their credit.
The top run scorer for Auckland Aces in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Bevon Jacobs with 109 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Auckland Aces in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Harjot Johal with 3 scalps under his belt.
Auckland Aces have won their previous match against Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets.
Wellington Firebirds batted first and they posted a total of 187 for 7 in 20 overs. Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell and Muhammad Abbas quite early into the innings. After their dismissals, Jesse Tashkoff took off. He smashed 83 runs in just 39 balls, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes. On the back of his brilliance with the bat, Wellington Firebirds managed to get to 187 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Auckland Aces started off well with Dale Phillips and Simon Keene scoring 37 and 21 runs respectively. Bevon Jacobs also contributed healthily and smashed 54 runs in just 30 balls, hitting 3 fours and 4 sixes. It was Ryan Harrison, who hit timely 21 runs at the back end to help Auckland Aces chase the target down in the last over with 5 wickets in hand
Current Form Wellington Firebirds:
Wellington Firebirds are currently placed at the 5th position on points table with 1 win and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Wellington Firebirds in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Jesse Tashkoff with 117 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Wellington Firebirds in the Super Smash 2025-26 is Yahya Zeb with 4 scalps under his belt.
Wellington Firebirds have won their previous match against Northern Districts by 13 runs.
Wellington Firebirds batted first and they posted a total of 194 for 3 in 20 overs. Tom Blundell got out cheaply. After her dismissal, Tim Robinson and Nick Kelly played superbly. They smashed 54 and 95 runs respectively. Kelly in particular was simply sensational with the bat. He hit 11 fours and 3 sixes during his knock. On the back of his brilliance with the bat, Wellington Firebirds got to a tall total of 194 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Northern Districts lost 2 early wickets in the form of Katene Clarke and Joe Carter. Brett Hampton then smashed 47 runs in just 32 balls and got things going. However, he also got out at a wrong time. Robert O’Donnell and Xavier Bell fought very hard down the order but they failed to take Northern Districts over the line as they eventually fell short by 13 runs.
Wicket Takers T20
Let’s have a look at the squads
Auckland Aces Squad
Sid Dixit, Cam Fletcher, Matt Gibson, Rohit Gulati , Bevon Jacobs, Harrish Kannan, Simon Keene, Ben Lister, Jock McKenzie, Angus Olliver, Dale Phillips, Samrath Singh, Sean Solia, Lachie Stackpole, Jordan Sussex
Wellington Firebirds Squad
Liam Dudding, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Nick Kelly, Callum McLachlan, Samuel Morgan, Sam Mycock, Amogh Paranjpe, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin, Michael Snedden, Jesse Tashkoff, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Yahya Zeb
Match Prediction – Auckland Aces v Wellington Firebirds
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Wellington Firebirds
Who will win?- Auckland Aces
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Martin Guptill (Auckland Aces), Muhammad Abbas (Wellington Firebirds)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Ryan Harrison (Auckland Aces), Michael Snedden (Wellington Firebirds)
Most Sixes – Bevon Jacobs (Auckland Aces), Jesse Tashkoff (Wellington Firebirds)
Player of the Match- Martin Guptill (Auckland Aces)
Team Scores Batting first – Auckland Aces 185+, Wellington Firebirds 170+
Match Handicap: Auckland Aces
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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