The Firebirds and Blaze announce changes to their squads ahead of the first of two at home, facing the Northern Brave at home on January 4th.
Firebirds
After a perfect start to their campaign, the Firebirds dip into their squad depth to bolster the batting lineup, with Devan Vishvaka selected to the squad for the first time.
Vishvaka is in line for a potential debut, selected to the squad to shore up the batting ranks. The 22-year-old opener is an exciting prospect for the squad and will look to make an immediate impact for the Firebirds.
Finn Allen is a notable name missing from the squad, with Allen on his way to join the BLACKCAPS in Pakistan later this week.
Pacer Adam Milne is the other exclusion from the squad, nursing an injury that kept him from traveling with the Firebirds to Christchurch. His return is expected very shortly.
Right-arm bowler Ollie Newton rejoins the squad after missing the start of the Dream11 Super Smash, bringing his skill and experience to bolster a bowling unit that has their tails up.
The Firebirds take on last year’s champion Northern Brave at 2:40pm on January 4th. Watch LIVE on Spark Sport.
BLAZE
The Spotlight Reporting Wellington Blaze come home after keeping their win streak alive in Canterbury, looking to cement themselves atop the ladder.
One change for the Blaze, with Georgia Plimmer giving way to Nicole Baird.
Baird made her Blaze debut in Christchurch, using her crafty left-arm spin to take a wicket in her very first over in the T20 outfit.
Amelia Kerr leads the Spotlight Reporting Wellington Blaze against the Brave
Wellington Blaze squad | Dream11 Super Smash | v Northern Brave
Amelia Kerr (Captain)
Leigh Kasperek (Vice Captain)
Nicole Baird
Rebecca Burns
Sophie Devine
Maddy Green
Jess Kerr
Caitlin King
Jess McFadyen
Thamsyn Newton
Maneka Singh
Xara Jetly
Wellington Firebirds squad | Dream11 Super Smash | v Northern Brave
Peter Younghusband (c)
Callum McLachlan (wk)
Devan Vishvaka
Nick Kelly
Rachin Ravindra
Troy Johnson
Ollie Newton
Nathan Smith
Tim Robinson
Logan van Beek
Michael Snedden
Iain McPeake
Article added: Tuesday 03 January 2023
