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Northern Brave vs Otago Volts, SST20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
ND vs OV Win Probability
Toss Winner - Northern Brave won the toss and choose to bowl first
Northern Knights eye a strong comeback against Otago Volts
- Northern Knight lost their previous match against Wellington Firebirds by a close margin.
- In the previous match, Otago Volts registered a comprehensive win over Central Districts.
- Glenn Phillips, Danru Ferns and Luke Georgeson put in performances for Otago Volts in the previous match.
Expect Otago Volts to register a comfortable win over Northern Knights
| Tournament: | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 19.9°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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ND vs OV Live Prediction
ND vs OV Match Prediction & Analysis
Northern Knights will face Otago Volts in the tenth match of the Super Smash 2025-26 played at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval on Sunday.
In the previous match, Northern Knights suffered narrow defeat at the hands of Wellington. Captain Robert O’Donnell will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved bowling performance against Otago Volts.
On the other hand, Otago Volts registered a 41-run win over Central Districts, courtesy excellent performances from Glenn Phillips, Danru Ferns and Luke Georgeson.
Both teams have faced off 39 times in the history of the competition where the Otago Volts have a slight better record with 18 wins compared to 15 victories for Northern Knights. Six matches have been abandoned.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ND
L
W
W
L
L
ND
181/10 in 19.5 9.13
SST20 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds beat Northern Brave by 13 runs194/3 in 20.0 9.7
248/10 in 87.4 2.83
PS
Canterbury Kings beat Northern Brave by 5 wickets
371/5 in 93.1 3.98
210/8 in 50.0 4.2
211/4 in 39.3 5.34
OV
W
L
L
W
L
OV
224/10 in 57.1 3.92
PS
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 7 wickets
96/3 in 22.0 4.36
228/6 in 46.2 4.92
227/10 in 49.5 4.56
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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141/10 in 38.4
FT
Otago Volts beat Northern Districts by 175 runs
316/9 in 50.0
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Northern Brave Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Robert O’Donnell, Katene D Clarke, Joe Carter, Ben Pomare and Brett Hampton to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Brett Hampton played well for Northern Knights and finished the innings with the top-score of 47 runs off 32 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes. He was well supported by Robert O’Donnell, who scored 27 runs off 16 balls with the help of five boundaries.Besides Hampton and O’ Donnell, Scott Kuggeleijn scored 33 runs off 17 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes, whereas Xavier Bell chipped in with 26 runs off 18 balls.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Matthew Fisher, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristian Clarke, Joshua Brown and Tim Pringle to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Brett Hampton, and Scott Kuggeleijn bowled well for Knights and claimed one wicket apiece.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing XI:
Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Pomare (wk), Joe Carter, Katene D Clarke, Xavier Bell, Kristian Clarke, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson/Joshus Brown and Tim Pringle
Northern Brave Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Northern Brave Actual Playing XI:
Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Henry Cooper, Matthew Fisher, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Jeet Raval, Ben Pomare, Xavier Bell
Otago Volts Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Max Chu, Luke Georgeson, Jack Boyle, Jamad Todd and Glenn Phillips to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In their previous match, Glenn Phillips was the standout performer with the bat for Otago Volts and finished the innings with the top-score of 90 runs off 48 balls with the help of seven boundaries and four sixes.
Besides Phillips, Jamal Todd scored 32 runs off 16 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes, whereas wicket-keeper Max Chu chipped in with 26 runs off 17 balls with the help of three fours and one six.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Andrew Hazeldine, Danru Ferns, Matthew Bacon, Luke Georgeson, Ben Lockrose and Glenn Phillips to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, medium-pacer Luke Georgeson was the pick of the bowlers for Otago and claimed 4 for 23 in his four overs.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Luke Georgeson (c), Max Chu (wk), Glenn Phillips, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Jack Boyle, Jake Gibson, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon, Ben Lockrose and Danru Ferns.
Otago Volts Key Players From Previous Game Of Super Smash 2025-26
Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:
Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lockrose, Jake Gibson, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Luke Georgeson, Matthew Bacon, Max Chu, Danru Ferns, Jack Boyle, Troy Johnson
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The average first innings score at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval is around 193 runs. The weather forecast for the game is going to be light showers.
ND vs OV Pitch Report
Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval is going to host the tenth match of the 2025-26 Super Smash competition played between Northern Knights and Otago Volts
Toss: To Bat
Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval has been a decent venue for batting first. The previous game played at the venue was won by side winning the toss and opting to bat first.
ND vs OV
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Otago Volts will fancy their chances of beating Northern Knights in this fixture. With likes of Glenn Phillips, Jamal Todd and Luke Georgeson showing excellent form so far, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball.
Expect Otago Volts to register a comfortable win over Northern Knights
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