Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts, Super Smash 2020-21
Canterbury Kings, without a win in their last two games, take on an Otago Volts team who have lost their last four, in the 2020-21 Super Smash. The Kings will seal their play-off place with a win, and the two teams go head-to-head on January 30 at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match starts at 19:10 local time.
Canterbury won five of their first six matches, but come into this game after defeats to Northern Knights and Wellington Firebirds. Most recently, they failed to defend 153/7 in a seven-wicket loss to the league leaders – who they had actually beaten in their most recent win.
Otago Volts, meanwhile, have lost their last four in a row. That includes their own recent defeat to Wellington, in which they posted just 137/9 on their way to a four-wicket loss. When these teams last met, the Volts fell similarly short – bowled out for 124 after Chad Bowes’ 72 had led the Kings to 185/4.
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CAN vs OTG Toss Prediction
Having been asked to bat first in each of their two recent defeats, Canterbury may elect to field first if given the chance this time.
Pitch Report
A score of 150 looks about par on a balanced wicket at the Hagley Oval.
Weather Report
A sunny day is forecast to make way for a clear evening, albeit a little cool, in Christchurch.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts, Super Smash 2020-21.
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CAN Team News
Canterbury Kings were unchanged as expected last time out and even after two straight defeats, it could be the same XI again. The quality is clearly there.
CAN Key Players
- Cole McConchie: The captain will want to bounce back after falling short last time out, after some useful all-round contributions when the Kings were last winning games.
- Ed Nuttall: Outstanding with the ball when these teams last met, he took 1-27 in the defeat to Wellington last time out.
- Chad Bowes: The big-hitting opener smashed 72 when these teams last met and finally ended his lean patch last time out by hitting 44 against the Firebirds.
CAN Team Form
Canterbury Kings have suffered two consecutive defeats, having previously won three in a row. They have five wins from eight games in total. Their two losses have seen them come up short with the bat, first by folding for 118 as they lost in rainy conditions to Northern Knights and then being unable to defend 153/7 in their seven-wicket loss to Wellington last time out.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Ken McClure, Chad Bowes, Jack Boyle, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher (wk), Matt Henry, Todd Astle, Will Williams, Ed Nuttall
Otago Volts Team News & Playing 11
OTG Team News
Mitchell McClenaghan is sticking with the Volts this season, and the fast bowler is likely to be among the key players again in Super Smash. The Volts are in poor form, and changes would not be unexpected.
OTG Key Players
- Mitchell McClenaghan: No T10 League contract this year means he is sticking with the Volts, and he took 3-36 last time out to prove his worth.
- Hamish Rutherford: If he can start firing up the order again, as he did for Otago in the one-day tournament earlier this season, it will ease a lot of pressure.
- Neil Broom: Out cheap last time out but the veteran batsman has still scored 105 runs in the last three matches – his most recent half-century being his 20th in T20 cricket.
OTG Team Form
Otago Volts have won just twice this season and are currently on a run of four straight losses. More recently, they hit 145/9 in a rain-affected 17 overs against Central Stags and lost by five wickets. Then, last time out, they limped to 137/9 on their way to a four-wicket defeat to in-form Wellington Firebirds.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing 11
Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Josh Finnie, Dale Phillips, Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon, Nathan Smith, Max Chu (wk), Mitchell McClenaghan, Jacob Duffy (c)
Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts Head to Head
Canterbury Kings have won eight of their last ten matches against Otago Volts, which includes their dominant victory at Molyneux Park earlier this season. Chad Bowes hammered 72 and Ken McClure and Cam Fletcher made useful contributions in a total of 185/4. In reply, the Volts folded for just 124 – Matt Henry and Ed Nuttall each taking three wickets.
CAN vs OTG Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
CAN Won |
OTG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 26 |
15 |
9 |
0 |
2 |
Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts Betting Odds
With Otago Volts in poor form, Canterbury Kings are favourites to bounce back to winning ways themselves.
Canterbury Kings Bet365 Odds
- CAN to win: Canterbury Kings are comfortable 1.61 favourites to win with Bet365.
- CAN top team batsman: Chad Bowes is 4.33 favourite with Bet365 to be Canterbury Kings’ top team batsman, while Ken McClure is 4.50 alongside him at the top of the order. Daryl Mitchell is 5.00 with Bet365, while Cole McConchie is 6.50.
- CAN top team bowler: Matt Henry is 3.60 to be Canterbury Kings’ top team bowler, while Ed Nuttall – who starred with Henry when these teams last met – is now 4.33. Todd Astle and Daryl Mitchell are both 4.50 with Bet365.
Otago Volts Bet365 Odds
- OTG to win: Otago Volts are 2.30 outsiders to win with Bet365.
- OTG top team batsman: Openers Hamish Rutherford and Neil Broom are 3.75 and 4.00 with Bet356 respectively to be Otago Volts’ top team batsman in this match. Nick Kelly is 5.00, while Anurag Kitchen is 6.00 after some runs down the order this season.
- OTG top team bowler: Mitchell McClenaghan took three wickets last time out and can now be backed at 3.75 to be Otago Volts’ top team bowler in this game. Michael Rippon is 4.33 with Bet365 and Jacob Duffy can be backed at 4.50. Kitchen is 6.00 with Bet365.
🏆 Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts Prediction
Canterbury Kings are favourites to beat Otago Volts despite their own recent defeats. They are in far better overall form and have a much stronger side on paper.
Jan 30, 2021
11:40 IST / 6:10 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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