AA vs WF Prediction, Match 8, Super Smash 2025-26, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Auckland Aces will take on the Wellington Firebirds in the eighth match of the Super Smash 2025-26 season at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland on Friday, January 2.

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Led by Aditya Ashok, the Auckland Aces are holding the pole position with a win and a no-result in two games, picking up six points. On the other hand, the Wellington Firebirds, led by Nick Kelly, are at the fifth rank with a win and two losses, picking up four points.

AA vs WF, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 8 Details

Match: Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 8

Time & Date: 8:55 AM IST, Friday, January 2

Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland

AA vs WF, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 8 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue in the previous season was 168. We can expect batters to have their fair share in the powerplay and death overs. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first.

AA vs WF, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 8 Probable XIs

Auckland Aces

Dale Phillips, Simon Keene, Martin Guptill, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok (c), Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver, Rohit Gulati.

Wellington Firebirds

Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff, Gareth Severin, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Nick Greenwood, Michael Snedden, Yahya Zeb.

AA vs WF, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 8 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Auckland Aces.

While the Auckland Aces are unbeaten in the ongoing season, the Wellington Firebirds have suffered two defeats in three games. On that note, we can anticipate the Aces to continue their good winning momentum with a comfortable win in this encounter, strengthening their pole position.

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