Check out all the Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for 16th Match – Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Brave, to be played on the 11th of January, 2026 at Basin Reserve, Wellington.
Points Table
Match Details:
Date: Sunday, 11th January 2026.
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington.
Start Time: 03:25 AM GMT | 08:55 AM IST | 04:25 PM Local.
Current Form:
Wellington Firebirds:
It has been a poor season for the Firebirds, who sit right at the bottom of the points table with six points after six games, winning just one while they have lost four.
Tom Blundell is the highest run-scorer for the Firebirds, with Jesse Tashkoff and Muhammad Abbas also contributing, while their bowling has been led by Yahya Zeb and Ben Sears.
Northern Brave:
A resounding victory against the Canterbury Kings in their previous game has finally got the Northern Brave off the mark, and up to fourth with an incredible NRR of +1.233.
Brett Hampton has been the star with the bat, while runs have also come from Katene Clarke, Xavier Bell and Scott Kuggeleijn while the bowling crease has seen Tim Pringle and Scott Kuggeleijn shine.
Batting Stats T20
Players to Watch:
Wellington Firebirds:
Tom Blundell – the captain has scored 158 runs in five innings, at an average of 31.60 and has been aggressive with the bat, striking at 162.88, and has been responsible for handing the Firebirds fast starts.
Yahya Zeb – the leading wicket-taker for the Firebirds, Yahya Zeb has started his Super Smash career well, having taken five wickets at an average of 22.4 and has struck once every 15.2 balls.
Rachin Ravindra – made available for the Wellington Firebirds once more, Ravindra has scored 27 runs while striking at 117.39 and has picked up two wickets in five overs at 18.5.
Northern Brave:
Brett Hampton – the all-rounder has been the most impressive performer for the Northern Brave, scoring 143 runs at 47.66 while striking at 168.23 and has taken three wickets at 30.33.
Xavier Bell – a young prodigy, Xavier Bell played a statement knock of 53* in his the previous game against the Canterbury Kings and has 88 runs this season at 44 while striking at 169.23
Scott Kuggeleijn – his all-round skills have been right at it, with Kuggeleijn having scored 71 runs in three innings at 71 while striking at 236.66 and has taken five wickets at 25.2.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
It has been a tightly contested battle between the Northern Brave and the Wellington Firebirds with the rain having denied us a winner, but the Wellington Firebirds won the most recent contest between the two.
Wicket Takers T20
Venue Stats – Basin Reserve, Wellington (2022-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2022 – 158.67
2023 – 159.25
2024 – 142.33
2025 – 166.71
2026 – 173.50
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.87 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.42 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.31 wickets
The conditions have become easier for the batters at the Basin Reserve, with the average first innings score having risen up to 173.50 in 2026, up from 166.71 in 2025. There is an advantage in batting second here, with over 57% of the matches held here won by the side that bats second.
The fast bowlers have had it much better at the Basin Reserve, with an average of 23.26 runs per wicket, striking once every 16.6 balls while the spin bowlers have averaged 30.16 and struck once every 24.2 balls.
Most 6’s T20
Squads:
Wellington Firebirds:
Nick Kelly ©, Tom Blundell (WK), Muhammad Abbas, Nick Greenwood, Ben Sears, Gareth Severin, Michael Snedden, Tim Robinson, Jesse Tashkoff, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband and Yahya Zeb.
Northern Brave:
Robbie O’Donnell ©, Ben Pomare (WK), Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Xavier Bell, Brett Hampton, Tim Pringle, Zak Gibson, Matt Fisher, Joe Carter, Josh Brown and Scott Kuggeleijn.
Match Prediction – Wellington Firebirds v Northern Brave Men
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Northern Brave
Who will win the match? — Wellington Firebirds
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Tom Blundell (Wellington Firebirds), Brett Hampton (Northern Brave)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Ben Sears (Wellington Firebirds), Scott Kuggeleijn (Northern Brave)
Most Sixes — Tom Blundell (Wellington Firebirds), Brett Hampton (Northern Brave)
Player of the Match — Tom Blundell (Wellington Firebirds)
Team Scores Batting First — Wellington Firebirds 170+, Northern Brave 160+
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