Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds, The Ford Trophy 2022, Today Match Prediction 10 January 2023

ov vs wf Match Prediction & Analysis

Hosts Otago will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they take on Wellington Firebirds in the 19th match of 2022-23 The Ford Trophy competition in Dunedin on Tuesday.

With three wins and three losses, Otago are lying at fourth place in the league table. Captain Hamish Rutherford will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Wellington Firebirds are lying at the bottom half of the league table with nine points from six games played in the competition. Captain Troy Johnson will be hoping that his side can put on a decent show against Otago.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Otago Volts Preview

In the batting department, the team will be depending on the likes of Llew Johnson, Hamish Rutherford, Michael Chu, Dale Phillips, Josh Finnie and Michael Rippon to do the bulk of the scoring.

With 109 runs in four outings, captain Hamish Rutherford is leading the batting charts for Otago in this year’s competition.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Jacob Duffy, Michael Rae, Matthew Bacon, Michael Rippon and Ben Lockrose to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 11 scalps to his name, Jacob Duffy is the leading wicket-taker for Otago so far this season.

Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:

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

Wellington Firebirds Preview

After suffering three consecutive defeats in a row, the team management will be hoping that premier players can come to the party in this fixture. Opener Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell will be missing from action as they are with New Zealand’s national cricket team for the tour of Pakistan.

In the batting department, the team will be depending on the likes of Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, and Callum McLachlan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 210 runs in six innings, Nick Kelly is currently leading run-scorer for Wellington in the competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ollie Newton, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden, Logan vs Beek and Rachin Ravindra to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

With 12 wickets in six matches at an economy rate of 6.16, Michael Snedden is leading wicket-taker for Wellington so far this season.

Wellington Firebirds Predicted Playing XI:

Luke Georgeson, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson (c), Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson, Callum McLachlan (wk), Logan van Beek, Ollie Newton, Peter Younghusband, Michael Snedden

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch might offer assistance to the quick bowlers with the new-ball. The batsman will have to technique and temperament to score runs on this surface. The weather forecast for the game is sunny with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

The University Oval in Dunedin is going to host the 19th match of the 2022-23 Ford Trophy between Otago and Wellington.

Toss: To Bowl

Given the weather forecast for the game is perfect with bright sunshine, the side that wins the toss will bowl first and restrict the opposition to a modest total. The previous game played at Dunedin was won by side batting second.