AA vs WF: Auckland Aces will go head to head against Wellington Firebirds in the 7th match of the Ford Trophy on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Basin Reserve, Wellington.
Auckland will be playing their first match of the tournament. They’ve performed quite average last year and ended their journey at the 5th spot with 18 points. However, they are willing to come back stronger this season.
Wellington, on the other hand, have a decent start this season. They’ve defeated Otago by 95 runs & 13 runs in two consecutive contests. They’ll be looking to continue their winning streak by vanquishing Auckland in this contest as well.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 7 of the Ford Trophy, 2021-22 between Auckland Aces and Wellington Firebirds.
AA vs WF Match Details
- Match: Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 7
- Date: Saturday, January 1, 2022
- Time: 3:30 AM (IST)
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report
The pitch at Basin Reserve is a treat to batters. Shorter boundaries are the icing on the cake, runs flow easily on this ground and whoever wins the toss should opt for bat first.
AA vs WF Probable Playing XI
Auckland Aces Playing XI
Martin Guptill, Ben Horne, Benjamin Lister, Robert O’Donnell, Lockie Ferguson, Mark Chapman, Sean Solia, William Somerville, Glenn Phillips, Adithya Ashok, Cole Briggs.
Wellington Firebirds Playing XI
Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Tim Robinson, Troy Johnson, Jamie Gibson, Finn Allen, James Neesham, Hamish Bennett, Logan Van Beek, Ben Sears, Michael Bracewell.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 309 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 1
- Matches Lost: 4
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
Auckland Aces & Wellington Firebirds Last 5 Matches Stats
AA Form
WF Form
AA vs WF Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Troy Johnson | 161 Runs (This Edition) |
| Finn Allen | 31 Runs (This Edition) |
| Sean Solia | 298 Runs & 2 Wickets (Last Edition) |
| Robert O’Donnell | 228 Runs & 1 Wicket (Last Edition) |
| Cole Briggs | 252 Runs (Last Edition) |
AA vs WF Captaincy Picks
- Martin Guptill
- Robert O’Donnell
- Finn Allen
AA vs WF Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Finn Allen, Cole Briggs
- Batsmen: Martin Guptill, Robert O’Donnell, Troy Johnson
- All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Sean Solia
- Bowlers: Hamish Bennett, Lockie Ferguson, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband
- Captain: Martin Guptill
- Vice-Captain: Finn Allen
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Finn Allen, Cole Briggs
- Batsmen: Martin Guptill, Robert O’Donnell, Troy Johnson
- All-Rounders: James Neesham, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, William Somerville, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith
- Captain: Robert O’Donnell
- Vice-Captain: Troy Johnson
Probable Winner Of The Match
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
