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Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds, PS, Today Match Prediction
OV vs WELL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Otago Volts won the toss and choose to bowl first
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 4 wickets
Will Host Otago claim top spot in the Plunkett Shield 2025-26?
- Thomas O Connor has shown excellent form with the ball in hand for Otago
- Three out of four matches played at University Oval Dunedin have ended in a draw.
- Tom Blundell has been bankable performer with the bat for Wellington so far this season.
Expect Otago to register a thumping win over Wellington.
| Tournament: | Plunket Shield 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.2°C|Partly cloudy |
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OV vs WELL Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Otago will be looking to claim top spot in the competition when they face Wellington in the 24th match of the Plunkett Shield 2025-26 played at University Oval, Dunedin.
With three victories and one defeat out of seven matches, Otago are currently lying at second position in the league table. Captain Luke Georgeson will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this fixture.
On the other hand, Wellington are lying at the bottom of the league table with 38 points to their name. Captain Tom Blundell will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball.
In a game played earlier this season, Otago registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Wellington.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
OV
W
W
L
L
L
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
WELL
L
L
W
L
W
WELL
309/10 in 74.4 4.14
77/2 in 14.5 5.19
349/5 in 50.0 6.98
138/10 in 32.2 4.27
281/7 in 50.0 5.62
163/10 in 36.1 4.51
69/2 in 11.5 5.83
68/10 in 22.2 3.04
240/8 in 50.0 4.8
243/5 in 43.5 5.54
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
Wellington Firebirds beat Otago Volts by 56 runs
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136/5 in 15.5
SST20 2025-26
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 5 wickets132/7 in 16.0
224/10 in 57.1
PS
Otago Volts beat Wellington Firebirds by 7 wickets
96/3 in 22.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Otago Volts Preview
After registering back-to-back victories in the competition, the home side will be coming into this game, high-on confidence. The team management will be hoping that the side will not make any changes to their playing for this game.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jack Boyle, Max Chu, Jacob Cumming and Luke Georgeson to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Thomas O Connor, Danru Ferns, Jarrod McKay and Ben Lockrose to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Interesting Facts
1. Left-arm medium Thomas O Connor has claimed 23 wickets in three appearances for Otago.
2. Max Chu has scored 104, 40 and 71 not out in his previous three innings played for Otago.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Luke Georgeson (captain), Max Chu (wk), Jack Boyle, Jacob Cumming, Tom Jones, Troy Johnson, Thorn Parkes, Thomas O Connor, Danru Ferns, Jarrod McKay and Ben Lockrose.
Otago Volts Key Players From Previous Game Of Plunket Shield 2025-26
Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:
Matthew Bacon, Jack Boyle, Max Chu, Jacob Cumming, Danru Ferns, Luke Georgeson, Troy Johnson, Jarrod McKay, Thomas O'Connor, Thorn Parkes, Jamal Todd, Tom Jones
Wellington Firebirds Preview
After losing back-to-back defeats in the competition, Wellington will be desperate to break their losing streak against Otago.
For Wellington, the onus will be on the likes of Tom Blundell, Nick Greenwood, Jesse Tashkoff, Muhammad Abbas, Callum McLachlan and Gareth Severin to deliver the bulk of the runs.
On the bowling front, the side will be depending on the likes of Liam Duddling, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden and James Hartshorn to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Interesting Facts
1. Tom Blundell has scored 6,98*,96 and 35 in his last four innings for Wellington.
2. James Hartshorn has picked up five wickets in his last two matches played for Wellington.
Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Blundell (c&wk), Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, Gareth Severin, Muhammad Abbas, Callum McLachlan, Oscar Jackson, Michael Snedden, Peter Younghusband, James Hartshorn, Liam Duddling.
Wellington Firebirds Key Players From Previous Game Of Plunket Shield 2025-26
Wellington Firebirds Actual Playing XI:
Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Tom Blundell, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Nick Kelly, Amogh Paranjpe, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Michael Snedden, Jesse Tashkoff, Peter Younghusband
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for the game is expected to have showers on all four days of the match.
OV vs WELL Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average first innings score at University Oval, Dunedin in the ongoing Plunkett Shield 2025-26 in the previous three completed matches is around 346 runs. The highest score posted at the venue was by Canterbury, who posted a mammoth 501 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Otago.
Toss: To Bowl
With rain predicted to take place, both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team for lowest possible score.
We expect Otago to win the toss, bowl first and dismiss Wellington for less than 200 runs.
OV vs WELL
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Host Otago will be favorites to win their match against Wellington. With likes of Thomas O Conner, Max Chu and Jacob Cumming showing excellent form this season, the team management will be hoping that Otago can continue their winning ways.
Expect Otago to register a thumping win over Wellington.
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