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CLAIM NOWOtago Volts vs Auckland Aces, SST20, Today Match Prediction 29 December 2024
Otago Volts
26/0 in 1.5
14.21106/10 in 16.1
6.56
Auckland Aces
OV vs AUCK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Otago Volts won the toss and choose to bowl first
Abandoned
Auckland Aces looking for first win of the season against Otago Volts
- Auckland Aces first match was washed out while Otago Volts won their first match by 10 runs against Canterbury.
- In the last five head-to-head games, it's 2-2 for Auckland Aces and Otago Volts with one tie.
- Danru Ferns from Auckland Aces has 18 wickets in the last 10 matches at a superb economy of 7.6
We predict that Auckland Aces will defeat Otago Volts
| Tournament: | Super Smash, 2024-25 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Molyneux Park, Alexandra, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 20.4°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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OV vs AUCK Match Prediction & Analysis
Otago Volts will take on Auckland Aces in the 3rd game of Super Smash 2024 at Molyneux Park, Alexandra on 29th December 2024 at 8:55 am. Super Smash 2024 began in Hamilton on 26th December. The competition is comprised of six teams that will play each other in round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a final to determine the champions.
Auckland Aces and Otago Volts have played a game each so far. The Auckland Aces game was washed out due to rain, while Otago Volts defeated Canterbury in the first game. Auckland Aces have 5 Super Smash Championship titles, including the previous one. On the other hand, Otago Volts have a couple of championship titles. Auckland Aces have been one of the most prominent teams in Super Smash.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
OV
W W L L W
OV
141/10 in 38.4 3.65
FT
Otago Volts beat Northern Districts by 175 runs
316/9 in 50.0 6.32
AUCK
W W W W W
AUCK
270/10 in 86.4 3.12
PS
Auckland Aces beat Wellington Firebirds by 54 runs
177/10 in 46.3 3.81
205/10 in 45.2 4.52
FT
Auckland Aces beat Central Stags by 39 runs
244/6 in 50.0 4.88
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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319/10 in 103.0
PS
Match Drawn
327/9 in 103.0
276/10 in 50.0
FT
Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 4 wickets
277/6 in 48.3
302/6 in 50.0
FT
Otago Volts beat Auckland Aces by 42 runs
260/10 in 44.5
TEAMS PREVIEW
Otago Volts Preview
OTV Team did not have a great season, the last one. They played 10 matches in the previous season winning just 2 of them. There was a tie and a couple of matches ended in no reasult. They finished 5th among 6 teams in the points table after the league stage.
Otago Volts started this season on a positive note, defeating Canterbury in their opening game. Losing the toss and batting first, Otago scored 165 for 9 in 20 overs. Captain Max Chu topped scores with an innings of 82 runs in just 46 calls with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Leo Carter provided good down the order with an innings of 35 runs.
Defending a good total Otago bowlers started really well claiming regular wickets. By the 16th over they had Canterbury down to 116 for 7 wickets. They could not finish off Canterbury immediately but managed to win the match by 10 runs eventually. Ben Lockrose, Matthew Bacon, Dean Foxcroft - all took two wickets each to help Otago get to their first victory of the season in the opening game. Otago Volts must build on this confidence and fight it out against a top team such as Auckland Aces in this game.
Key players: Max Chu, Andrew Hazeldine, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lockrose
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Dean Foxcroft, Leo Carter, Max Chu (c & wk), Jake Gibson, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon, Mason Clarke
Otago Volts Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash, 2024-25
Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:
Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Dean Foxcroft, Max Chu, Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lockrose, Matthew Bacon, Leo Carter, Mason Clarke, Ruben Clinton
Auckland Aces Preview
Historically, Auckland Aces have done really well in Super Smash tournament. They have won the title 5 times, including the last one, which they shared with Canterbury, as the match had to be abandoned due to rain. Auckland Aces were to face off against Northern Districts in the Open Game, but the match had to be called off due to rain.
In the previous season, Auckland Aces played 10 matches and won 6 of them. It was the most by any team in that season. They lost a couple of matches while a couple of them had to be abandoned. In the last 5 games, this is have won 4 and lost 1.
In the previous encounter between the two teams, Auckland Aces comprehensively defeated Otago Volts by 7 wickets with 13 balls remaining. Bowling first, Auckland Aces restricted Otago Volts to a score of 138. Danru ferns and Josh McHenry took 3 wickets each. The chase proved to be a simple one as Dan Fletcher, with a winning of 74-0 took them over the line in the 18th over.
The Danru Ferns is the top bowler for off-hand aces with 18 wickets in the last 10 games, followed by Louis Delport, who has 17 wickets in the last 10 games. Cam Fletcher and Cam Solia have been the best batters for Auckland Aces in the recent past. Auckland Aces is a top team and they must be hoping for a complete game to ensure their first victory of the season against Otago Volts.
Key players: Cam Fletcher, Louis Delport, Danru Ferns, Mark Chapman
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Mark Chapman, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), William O'Donnell, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Louis Delport, Bevon Jacobs, Harjot Johal, Ben Lister
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Michael Sclanders, William O'Donnell, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, Cameron Fletcher, Adithya Ashok, Benjamin Lister, Danru Ferns, Jock Mckenzie , Martin Guptill, Siddesh Dixit
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Molyneux Park, Alexandra is expected to be cloudy and cold, with a possibility of a couple of showers. The temperature will range between 20°C and 11°C. Rain might have a say in the game on the match day. Please check the weather just before the match.
OV vs AUCK Pitch Report
The venue of the match is Molyneux Park, Alexandra. It is one of the newer cricket venues in New Zealand. It has mainly hosted youth and domestic cricket matches. The venue has a seating capacity of around 15,000 spectators.
Toss: To Bat
The only completed game of this season has happened at Molyneux Park. Otago Volts winning it by 10 runs batting first. This looks like a bat first venue which helps the bowlers in the later stages. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
OV vs AUCK
Winning Prediction
Auckland Aces would be hoping for a complete game in their second match of the season. They are one of the top teams in the tournament and have a good record against Otago Volts. Although Otago Volts started with a win, Auckland Aces' strong bowling unit and a decent batting unit should be good enough to get a win under the belt. We believe Auckland Aces will have an upper hand in this game against Otago Volts.
We predict that Auckland Aces will defeat Otago Volts
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