The 8th match of Super Smash 2025-26 will see Auckland Aces take on Wellington Firebirds at Eden Park Outer Oval.
Auckland Aces come into this game with confidence after a strong win, while Wellington Firebirds are also boosted by a solid batting performance in their last match. Fantasy players can expect a competitive contest with plenty of Dream11 points on offer.
Match Details
| Match | AA vs WF, Match 8 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Date | January 2, 2026 |
| Time | 8:55 AM IST |
| Venue | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| Live Streaming | FanCode (App & Website) |
Team Form & Head-to-Head Record
Recent Form
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Aces | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | W, N |
| Wellington Firebirds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | W, L, L |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | AA Won | WF Won | NR | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 21 | 15 | 0 |
| Last 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Auckland Aces have a slight edge in head-to-head results.
Auckland Aces – Team News & Key Players
Auckland Aces defeated Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets in their previous meeting.
- Bevon Jacobs played a match-winning knock (54 off 30 balls).
- Dale Phillips provided quick runs at the top.
- Bowlers Harjot Johal and Angus Olliver were impressive with the ball.
Aces Team Combination
- Top Order: Dale Phillips, Simon Keene, Martin Guptill
- Middle Order: Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher
- All-round/Bowling Unit: Ryan Harrison, Angus Olliver, Adithya Ashok
- Death Bowlers: Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver
Wellington Firebirds – Team News & Key Players
Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Districts by 13 runs in their last match.
- Nick Kelly smashed 95 runs off 58 balls.
- Tim Robinson supported well with a fast 54.
- Yahya Zeb and Logan van Beek delivered key wickets.
Firebirds Team Combination
- Top Order: Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell, Nick Kelly
- Middle Order: Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff
- Bowling Attack: Logan van Beek, Yahya Zeb, Michael Snedden
Probable Playing XI
Auckland Aces
Simon Keene, Dale Phillips, Martin Guptill, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Rohit Gulati, Harjot Johal
Wellington Firebirds
Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell (wk), Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff, Gareth Severin, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Nick Greenwood, Michael Snedden, Yahya Zeb
Key Fantasy Picks
Auckland Aces
- Best Batters: Bevon Jacobs, Dale Phillips
- Best Bowlers: Harjot Johal, Angus Olliver
Wellington Firebirds
- Best Batters: Nick Kelly, Jesse Tashkoff
- Best Bowlers: Yahya Zeb, Logan van Beek
Pitch Report & Weather – Eden Park Outer Oval
- The pitch is batting-friendly, with teams often scoring big totals.
- Recent matches show 180–200 as a competitive first-innings score.
- Teams batting first have enjoyed more success here.
- Overcast conditions may help bowlers early, but batters can dominate later.
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Small League
- Bevon Jacobs
- Dale Phillips
- Nick Kelly
- Jesse Tashkoff
Grand League
- Harjot Johal
- Angus Olliver
- Yahya Zeb
- Logan van Beek
Final Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Prefer top-order batters from both teams.
- Pick at least 2 death-over bowlers for wicket points.
- Auckland Aces players slightly safer picks due to better head-to-head record.
Disclaimer
Fantasy sports involve risk. The predictions and fantasy tips shared here are for informational purposes only. Final team selection should be made after checking official playing XIs, pitch conditions, and toss updates.
FAQs – AA vs WF Match 8
Q1. Who are the best fantasy picks for AA vs WF?
Bevon Jacobs, Dale Phillips, Nick Kelly, and Yahya Zeb are top fantasy picks.
Q2. Which team has a better head-to-head record?
Auckland Aces lead the head-to-head record against Wellington Firebirds.
Q3. What is a good first-innings score at Eden Park Outer Oval?
A score between 180–200 runs is considered competitive.
