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Auckland Aces vs Otago Volts, PS, Today Match Prediction
AUCK vs OV Win Probability
Toss Winner - Auckland Aces won the toss and choose to bat first
Otago Volts beat Auckland Aces by 9 wickets
Otago Volts' must-win contest to keep title hopes alive
- The Otago Volts have won only once in their five games this season
- Teams bowling first have an advantage at this venue
- Auckland has an average first-innings score of 322 runs
Auckland Aces to win
| Tournament: | Plunket Shield 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Kennards Hire Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 21.3°C|Sunny |
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AUCK vs OV Betting Odds
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AUCK vs OV Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the final leg of Plunket Shield 2025-26, and the competition is heating up. The Auckland Aces will look to improve their position on the points table as they face Otago Volts in the 17th game. The Auckland Aces lost to the Northern Brave in the last game and shall aim for a comeback. The Otago Volts drew their last game against the Canterbury Kings and must win here to keep their title hopes alive.
The two teams have shared a close rivalry, with the last three games ending in a draw. The Auckland Aces return home for this contest, and the team has enjoyed a good record at this venue. They will look to leverage their familiarity with these conditions. The Otago Volts have won only once this season, and it remains to be seen if they can add one more victory to their tally.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AUCK
L
L
L
L
L
AUCK
240/8 in 50.0 4.8
243/5 in 43.5 5.54
164/5 in 39.5 4.12
163/10 in 50.0 3.26
124/10 in 19.3 6.36
384/5 in 50.0 7.68
106/10 in 18.4 5.68
SST20 2025-26
Canterbury Kings beat Auckland Aces by 9 wickets108/1 in 10.3 10.29
OV
L
L
L
L
W
OV
213/10 in 45.5 4.65
FT 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds beat Otago Volts by 56 runs
269/9 in 50.0 5.38
148/10 in 42.3 3.48
FT 2025-26
Northern Brave beat Otago Volts by 8 wickets149/2 in 20.4 7.21
134/4 in 19.3 6.87
SST20 2025-26
Central Stags beat Otago Volts by 6 wickets133/10 in 18.0 7.39
136/5 in 15.5 8.59
SST20 2025-26
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets132/7 in 16.0 8.25
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 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
TEAMS PREVIEW
Auckland Aces Preview
Sean Solia will be upset with the 6-wicket loss in the last game against the Northern Brave. It was a close game, but a batting collapse in the second innings hurt them. Despite the loss, the team sits second on the points table, and Solia would like to see a strong comeback from his batting unit in this game and win to keep their title hopes alive.
Sean Solia will look to lead from the front and deliver a good start with Dale Phillips, who has struggled with his form. The side will expect a strong show in the middle order from Harrish Kannan, Bevon Jacobs, and Cam Fletcher. Simon Keene is the team's leading scorer this season, and he will look to do well in the lower middle order with Adithya Ashok and Lalchan Stackpole.
The side has a strong bowling attack. and expect early strikes from Simon Keene and Ben Lister. Rohit Gulati has been the leading wicket-taker this season, and he must do well in the middle with Ryan Harrison. The team expects a strong show in the supporting roles from Adithya Ashok and Lalchan Stackpole.
Interesting Stats
- Auckland Aces have lost only once in the last five games at this venue.
- Rohit Gulati has picked up 24 wickets at an average of 26.12
Auckland Aces Predicted Playing XI:
Sean Solia (c), Dale Phillips, Harrish Kannan, Bevon Jacobs, Cam Fletcher (wk), Lalchan Stackpole, Simon Keene, Ryan Harrison, Adithya Ashok, Rohit Gulati, Ben Lister
Auckland Aces Key Players From Previous Game Of Plunket Shield 2025-26
Auckland Aces Actual Playing XI:
Adithya Ashok, Cameron Fletcher, Rohit Gulati, Ryan Harrison, Bevon Jacobs, Harrish Kannan, Simon Keene, Benjamin Lister, Dale Phillips, Sean Solia, Lachlan Stackpole
Otago Volts Preview
Luke Georgeson and his team have been on and off with their form this season. They shared points with the Canterbury Kings in the last game after bad weather led to the loss of many overs. Georgeson would like a strong performance from his players as they face a formidable opponent in this game.
Jacob Cumming has been the best batter for the team this season and must deliver a strong start with Jack Boyle. Tom Jones will look to do well in the middle order and build partnerships with Thorn Parkes and Luke Georgeson. The team expects a strong showing from Max Chu and Troy Johnson in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack will face a tough test against a strong batting lineup. Luke Georgeson must lead from the front and strike early in the game with Thomas O'Connor. Danru Ferns and Matthew Bacon will look to keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. The side expects strong performances from Jarrod McKay and Jack Boyle in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Luke Georgeson has picked up 16 wickets at an average of 26.68.
- Jacob Cumming has made 390 runs at an average of 55.71
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Luke Georgeson (c), Jack Boyle, Jacob Cumming, Tom Jones, Thorn Parkes, Max Chu (wk), Troy Johnson, Thomas O'Connor, Danru Ferns, Matthew Bacon, Jarrod McKay
Otago Volts Key Players From Previous Game Of Plunket Shield 2025-26
Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, Max Chu, Jacob Cumming, Danru Ferns, Luke Georgeson, Troy Johnson, Ben Lockrose, Jarrod McKay, Thomas O'Connor, Thorn Parkes, Tom Jones
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
We will see overcast skies over Auckland. The maximum temperature predicted for the day is 22° C with a humidity of 59%. Fast bowlers will enjoy bowling in these conditions as the wicket will support them.
AUCK vs OV Pitch Report
Eden Park Outer Oval assists the bowlers at the start of the game. But the ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing the batsmen to play their strokes. The shorter boundaries are a big bonus for the batsmen, but the dimensions make it a challenging surface for the spinners. The average first-innings score is 322 runs, and to feel confident, the side that bats first in this game would like 400 runs on the board.
Toss: To Bowl
There will be some juice on the surface for the bowlers early on in the game. In the last two seasons, most teams have won games chasing in the 4th innings. It is something that both the captains are likely to consider at the toss, and the side winning it would look to bowl first and dismiss the opposition for a small total.
AUCK vs OV
Winning Prediction
Otago Volts have struggled with their consistency this season. The middle order hasn't done well, and so has the bowling attack, apart from the skipper. They need to get their act together in this game to win. The Auckland Aces play at home and have more firepower in the bowling attack. We expect this to be a close game, but the Aces will have a slight edge.
Auckland Aces to win
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