Otago Volts vs Central Stags, SS T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 29 January 2023

ov vs cd Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Otago will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they face Central Stags in the 25th match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition to be played at University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday.

In the previous match, Otago registered a four-wicket win over Central Stags, courtesy excellent performances from Dean Foxcroft and Matthew Bacon. With this result, Otago have climbed to third place in the league table.

On the other hand, Central Stags have suffered back-to-back defeats in the tournament. Skipper Tom Bruce will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in a disciplined performance in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Otago Volts Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on likes of Dean Foxcroft, wicket-keeper Dale Phillips, captain Hamish Rutherford, Llew Johnson and Josh Finnie to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Dean Foxcroft played exceedingly well for Otago and finished the innings with the top-score of 66 off 49 balls with the help of three fours and four sixes. He was well supported by Nick Kwant, who chipped in with 22 runs off 14 balls

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

In the previous match, Matthew Bacon was the standout bowler on display for Otago and claimed 5 for 28 in his four overs.

Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:

Hamish Rutherford (c), Dale Phillips (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Josh Finnie, Llew Johnson, Nick Kwant, Jake Gibson, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Michael Rae, Matthew Bacon

Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:

Travis Muller, Dean Foxcroft, Benjamin Lockrose, Matthew Bacon, Michael Rae, Joshua Finnie, Hamish Rutherford, Jake Gibson, Max chu, Llew Johnson, Dale Phillips

Central Stags Preview

The visitors will need to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show in this all-important clash. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the like of Bayley Winnings, Ben Smith, Will Young, Tom Bruce, and Bevan Small to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, William Clark played well for Stags and finished the innings with the top-score of 44 off 36 balls with the help of three fours and one six. Besides Clark, Tom Bruce scored 27 runs off 19 balls with the help of one four and one six.

the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brett Randell, Raymond Toole, Ajaz Patel, Josh Clarkson and Jayden Lennox to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole and Josh Clarkson bowled well for Otago and claimed two wickets apiece.

Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Smith, Bayley Wiggins (wk), Will Young, Bevan Small, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Brett Randell, Ajaz Patel, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole

Central Stags Actual Playing XI:

Ben Smith, Brett Randell, Tom Bruce, William Clark, Bevan Small, Josh Clarkson, Ajaz Patel, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole, Bayley Wiggins, Will Young

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game is expected to provide assistance to the bowlers. The weather forecast for the game on Sunday is sunny with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Unversity Oval in Dunedin is going to host the 25th match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition between Otago and Central Stags.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 130 runs. The previous match played at Dunedin was won by side batting second.