WF vs NK Prediction, Match 16, Super Smash 2025-26, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Wellington Fire will take on the Northern Knights in the 16th match of the Super Smash 2025-26 season at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday, January 11.

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Led by Tom Blundell, the Wellington Firebirds are holding the wooden spoon with a win, four losses, and a no-result encounter, picking up six points from six games. 

On the other hand, Northern Knights, captained by Ben Pomare, are at the fifth rank with a win, a loss, a no-result, and a tie in four encounters, amassing eight points. It’s expected to be an exciting encounter between these two sides.

WF vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 16 Details

Match: Wellington Firebirds vs Northern Knights, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 16

Time & Date: 8:55 AM IST, Sunday, January 11

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

WF vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 16 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue was 178 in the three games played here this season. Two out of three games played here saw the chasing sides coming out on top quite comfortably.

WF vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 16 Probable XIs

Wellington Firebirds

Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell (c), Rachin Ravindra, Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff, Callum McLachlan (wk), Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, James Hartshorn, Ben Sears, Yahya Zeb.

Northern Knights

Katene D Clarke, Brett Hampton, Henry Cooper, Xavier Bell, Ben Pomare (c) (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Fergus Lellman, Ollie White, Joshua Brown, Matthew Fisher.

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WF vs NK, Super Smash 2025-26, Match 16 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Northern Knights.

Both Wellington Firebirds and Northern Knights have been inconsistent throughout the tournament, winning only one game apiece. While the Knights suffered only one loss, the Firebirds could win only one encounter. On that note, the Northern Knights are expected to come out on top quite comfortably.

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