New Zealand Ford Trophy: Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Match Preview Odds & Predictions
Wellington Firebirds
Canterbury Kings
Wellington Firebirds will lock horns against Canterbury Kings in the New Zealand Ford Trophy on Friday. Wellington Firebirds have lost their last four games, while Canterbury Kings have won two times, and drawn two times in their last five games. The away team will dominate here. Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Wellington Firebirds Preview
Wellington Firebirds lost to Otago Volts by 6 wickets in their last game, putting them on a four-game losing streak. The team has been disappointing, failing to win their last five games: they drew once with Central Stags and lost four times, by 201 runs to Canterbury Kings and by 8 wickets to Auckland Aces, Otago Volts by 4 wickets, and the last win was against Otago Volts by 6 wickets in their last game. They currently sit 4th in the league with 0 points in 1 game.
Wellington Firebirds XI
Tim Robinson, Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Callum McLachlan, Jesse Tashkoff, Henry Shipley, Logan van Beek, James Hartshorn, Peter Younghusband, Liam Dudding.
Canterbury Kings Preview
Canterbury Kings lost by 33 runs in their last game against Auckland Aces, making them unable to win in their last two games. This team has won twice in their last five games over Wellington Firebirds by 201 runs and 279 runs over Central Stags, drawn twice against Otago Volts and Auckland Aces. The only loss was in their last game against the Auckland Aces by 33 runs. They currently sit 5th in the league with 0 points in 1 game.
Canterbury Kings XI
Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie, Cameron Paul, Matt Rowe, Lachie Harper, Angus McKenzie, Raunaq Kapur, Scott Janett.
Wellington Firebirds vs Canterbury Kings Prediction
Wellington Firebirds will lose here because they have been very poor recently failing to win in their last five games losing four games, compared to Canterbury Kings who have won twice and drawn twice in theirs. I predict Canterbury Kings will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.63.
