NB vs WEL Cricket Player Stats, Team News & Expert Analysis - Match 10
By Aditya - December 16, 2025
Last Updated on Dec 16, 2025 07:55 AM
WEL 319/10 (100.4) CRR: 2.45
NK 571/9 (157) CRR: 2.45
WEL 224/10 (91.2) CRR: 2.45
Northern Knights won by an innings and 28 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|
| Elliot Seddon* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|
| Tim Pringle* | 32.2 | 15 | 45 | 4 | 1.39 |
| James Naylor | 9 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 5 |
Last Wicket:Yahya Zeb c Jeet Raval b Tim Pringle 22(32) - 224/10 in 91.2 ov.
| Match | NB vs WEL |
| League | Plunket Shield 2025-26 |
| Date | Saturday, 13th December 2025 |
| Time | 03:00 AM (IST) - 09:30 PM (GMT) |
NB vs WEL Pitch Report and Today's Weather Report
NB vs WEL Match Venue: Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei, New Zealand
NB vs WEL Pitch Report: Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
Weather Report:
The weather will be clean with slight cloud. But there is no chances of rain, We can expect a good match between the two sides.
NB vs WEL Playing 11
Northern Knights Playing 11
Brett Hampton, Katene Clarke, Ben Pomare(C), Robert Roux O Donnell, Xavier Bell, Scott Kuggeleijn, Donald Clarke, Tim Pringle, Fergus Lellman, Joshua Brown
Wellington Playing 11
Tom Blundell, Muhammad Abbas Khan, Jesse Tashkoff, Callum McLachlan, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden, James Hartshorn, Ben Sears, Liam Dudding, Yahya Zeb
Northern Knights vs Wellington (NB vs WEL) Match Preview
NB vs WEL Match Preview: Plunket Shield 2025-26 will see Northern Knights facing off against Wellington on Saturday, 13 December 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.
Northern Knights (NB) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Jeet Raval and Xavier Bell will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings.
One-Down Batter
- Joe Carter will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Joshua Brown and Fergus Lellman will strengthen the middle order for Northern Knights.
- Jeet Raval will lead the Northern Knights as a Captain. He is also a good Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Ben Pomare will do the Wicket Keeping for Northern Knights.
Spin Bowlers
- Tim Pringle will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
Pace Bowlers
- Kristian Clarke and Zak Gibson will lead the pace attack of his team. He was the highest score points gainer in the previous match.
Wellington (WEL) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Tim Robinson and Nick Kelly will open the innings. Both are very talented players.
One-Down Batter
- Callum McLachlan will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Tom Blundell and Gareth Severin will strengthen the middle order for Wellington.
- Nick Kelly will lead the Wellington as a Captain. He is also a good Batter
Wicketkeeper
- Callum McLachlan will do the Wicket Keeping for Wellington.
Pace Bowlers
- Liam Dudding and Michael Snedden will lead the pace attack of his team.
Northern Knights vs Wellington (NB vs WEL) Cricket Match Prediction, Team and Tips
NB vs WEL Match Prediction: Northern Knights looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?:
According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, WEL will win the toss and choose to Bowl first.
NB vs WEL Plunket Shield 2025-26 Match Expert Advice:
Robert O'Donnell will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues.
Joshua Brown will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
NB vs WEL Head to Head
NB vs WEL Head to Head Records: Northern Knights vs Wellington have faced each other in 0 matches in TEST. Out of these 0 games, Northern Knights have won 0 whereas Wellington have won 0 Matches.
| Team | Match Win |
|---|
| NB | 0 Won |
| WEL | 0 Won |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Fancode.
NB vs WEL Fantasy Tip
- Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
- In Wicket Keeping, both are good. However Xavier Bell will be the better option.
- Pacers may play major role on this pitch.
NB vs WEL Winning Prediction
- Northern Knights team has the upper hand over Wellington team. So try to pick more players from Northern Knights
NB vs WEL Small League Must Picks:
NB - Robert O'Donnell [751 points], Joshua Brown [617 points]
WEL - Logan van Beek [1073 points], Nick Kelly [550 points]
NB vs WEL Grand League Risky Picks:
NB - Tim Pringle [0 points], Ben Pomare [4 points]
WEL - Sam Mycock [0 points], Callum McLachlan [0 points]
NB vs WEL Death Over Bowlers:
NB -
WEL - Logan van Beek
Northern Knights (NB) Key Players
- Brett Hampton
- Katene Clarke
- Robert Roux O Donnell
- Scott Kuggeleijn
- Fergus Lellman
- Joshua Brown
- Joe Carter
- Jeet Raval
Wellington (WEL) Key Players
- Muhammad Abbas Khan
- Jesse Tashkoff
- Michael Snedden
NB vs WEL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Brett Hampton
- Katene Clarke
- Robert Roux O Donnell
- Jesse Tashkoff
- Scott Kuggeleijn
- Jeet Raval
NB vs WEL Injury / Unavailability
Northern Knights Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Wellington Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
NB vs WEL Live Stream
Where can I see NB vs WEL Live Score?
You can see NB vs WEL Live Score on Possible11, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, etc.
NB vs WEL match will be live telecast on FanCode.
NB vs WEL Cricket Match Highlights
You can watch NB vs WEL match Live Streaming and highlights on FanCode
POINTS TABLE - Plunket Shield 2025-26
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|
| 1 | Auckland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.015 | 49 | LWDW |
| 2 | Canterbury | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.275 | 48 | WLDW |
| 3 | Northern Knights | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.437 | 47 | WWDL |
| 4 | Otago | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.220 | 40 | DLDW |
| 5 | Central Districts | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.250 | 40 | DWWL |
| 6 | Wellington | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.466 | 18 | LLLL |
M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate
Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost,
T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result Last updated on 07-Jan-2026, 07:38 PM |
Recent Forms: 549, Cricket, NB vs WEL
NB - W W D L
WEL - L L L L
NB vs WEL Squads
Northern Knights (NB) Squad: Brett Hampton,
Katene Clarke,
Ben Pomare,
Robert Roux O Donnell,
Xavier Bell,
Scott Kuggeleijn,
Donald Clarke,
Tim Pringle,
Fergus Lellman,
Joshua Brown,
Joe Carter,
Jeet Raval,
Henry Cooper,
Zak Gibson Wellington (WEL) Squad: Tom Blundell,
Muhammad Abbas Khan,
Jesse Tashkoff,
Callum McLachlan,
Peter Younghusband,
Michael Snedden,
James Hartshorn,
Ben Sears,
Liam Dudding,
Yahya Zeb,
Nick Greenwood,
Sam Mycock,
Gareth Severin NB vs WEL Dream11 Experts Team
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is NB vs WEL Dream11 Team Prediction for Today's match
NB vs WEL Dream11 Prediction, NB is set to take on WEL on Saturday, 13th December 2025 at 03:00 AM IST. Check the Possible11 App for today's match Prediction
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What are NB vs WEL Dream11 Fantasy Tips?
Dream11 Cricket team prediction for NB vs WEL, Get expert fantasy tips, injury updates, small league safe teams, and grand league risky players from the Possible11 App.
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When is the NB vs WEL Cricket match?
NB vs WEL Cricket match is scheduled to play on Saturday, 13th December 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.
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Who are the key players for NB vs WEL Cricket match?
The key players for NB vs WEL Cricket match can be changed after the Toss. Check the Possible App 30 minutes before the match time around 03:00 AM IST.
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What is the head-to-head record between NB and WEL?
The head-to-head record can vary over the time, check the latest statistics on Possible11 App.
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What are NB vs WEL Dream11 Fantasy Tips?
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What are NB vs WEL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices?
Try to pick best performer in this series and checkout the Possible11 app for more details.
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Is there any injury in NB vs WEL today match?
There are no injury updates as of now in NB vs WEL today's match. Will update in the app if any news comes
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Where can I see NB vs WEL Live Score today match?
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