Northern Knights vs Otago Volts, The Ford Trophy 2022, Today Match Prediction

nk vs ov Match Prediction & Analysis

Northern Knights will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Otago in the 24th match of 2022-23 The Ford Trophy competition played at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Northern Knights suffered six-wicket defeat at the hands of Central Districts. The side will be looking to make amends and put in a clinical performance in this fixture.

On the other hand, Otago registered a three-wicket win over Canterbury, courtesy excellent all-round performances from Michael Rippon. With this result, Otago have climbed to fourth position in the league table.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Northern Knights Preview

The franchise will need to win their remaining matches in order to seal their place in the playoffs of the tournament.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of opener Katene Clark, wicket-keeper Tim Seifert, skipper Jeet Raval, Henry Cooper and Joe Carter to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 204 runs in six innings, Henry Cooper is the leading run-scorer for Knights in this year’s competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on Scott Kuggeleijn, Neil Wagner, Kristiane Clarke, Tim Pringle, Joe Walker and Brett Hampton to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Kristiane Clarke and Joe Walker bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Northern Knights Predicted Playing XI:

Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Tim Seifert (wk), Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kristiane Clarke, Neil Wagner, Tim Pringle, Joe Walker

Otago Volts Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Hamish Rutherford, Max Chu, Dean Foxcroft, Dale Phillips, Michael Rippon, Llew Johnson and Josh Finnie to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 181 runs in six innings, opener Hamish Rutherford is currently leading run-scorer for Otago. In the previous match, Hamish Rutherford perished for a low score against Canterbury.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Josh Finnie, Michael Rae, Matthew Bacon, Ben Lockrose and Michael Rippon to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Michael Rae was the best bowler on display for Otago and claimed 3 for 35 in nine overs.Besides Rae, Michael Rippon and Josh Finnie bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:

Hamish Rutherford (c), Max Chu (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Dale Phillips, Josh Finnie, Michael Rippon, Llew Johnson, Jake Gibson, Ben Lockrose, Matthew Bacon, Michael Rae

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Seddon Park in Hamilton will provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for the match is going to clear skies with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Seddon Park in Hamilton is going to host the 24th match of the 2022-23 The Ford Trophy between Northern Knights and Otago

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 240 runs. The previous couple of matches played at Seddon Park have been won by side batting second.