Auckland Aces square off against Wellington Firebirds in the 8th Match of the Super Smash 2025/26 season on Friday, 2nd January. The venue for this match is Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland and the scheduled start time is 8:55 AM IST. Ahead of this contest check out our Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds prediction, props, head to head, match winner, stats, pitch report and squads.
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Props
Stats
- Auckland Aces won 30 of the 58 Men’s Super Smash matches played at Eden Park Outer Oval.
- Bevon Jacobs has scored 109 runs in two matches for Auckland.
- Wellington Firebirds won 6 of the 13 T20's played at Eden Park Outer Oval.
Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland is generally well balanced, offering good bounce and carry that allows batters to play their shots with confidence, especially early in the innings. Seam bowlers can find some assistance with the new ball, while the surface tends to slow down as the game progresses. This brings spinners and variations into play during the middle overs, with chasing teams often enjoying a slight advantage.
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Head to Head
The Aces and Firebirds faced off in 37 matches in the Men's Super Smash, where the Auckland Aces hold the upperhand with 22 wins, while the Wellington Firebirds won 15 matches.
- Matches Played: 37
- Auckland Aces: 22
- Wellington Firebirds: 15
Head to Head at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
At Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland Aces have won 7 of the 13 matches played against Wellington Firebirds.
- Matches Played: 13
- Auckland Aces: 7
- Wellington Firebirds: 6
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Squad
Auckland Aces Squad: Dale Phillips, Simon Keene, Martin Guptill, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Cam Fletcher(w), Sean Solia(c), Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Rohit Gulati, Harjot Johal.
Wellington Firebirds Squad: Tim Robinson, Tom Blundell(w), Nick Kelly(c), Muhammad Abbas, Jesse Tashkoff, Gareth Severin, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, Yahya Zeb, Nick Greenwood.
Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds Match Winner Prediction
Auckland Aces are favourites to win this match, with their stronger position on the points table. They have performed consistently so far in the tournament. Playing at home further boosts their chances, as they are familiar with the conditions and have traditionally used this advantage well, making Auckland well placed to edge past the Firebirds.
Our Prediction: Auckland Aces to Win!
