Dec 26, 2023
10:00 IST / 4:30 GMT
Hagley Oval - Christchurch, New Zealand
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Canterbury Kings are favorites to win
Canterbury Kings will be up against the Otago Volts in the 5th game of the Super Smash 2023. The match will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch and will start at 10:00 AM IST on December 26.
Canterbury did not get off to a great start to their campaign as they suffered a 27 run defeat to Auckland. The team did not have a best day with the bat as they were bowled out for 158 in chase of 186.
Meanwhile, Otago also suffered a massive loss in the first game as they were thrashed by 74 runs by Wellington. The team conceded 234 in 20 overs before getting bowled out for a mere 160. Both teams will be eyeing a win as a defeat will peg them back as they will then have to play the catching game in terms of playoff qualification.
TV channels: Star Sports has the broadcast rights of Super Smash and fans can watch the matches on Star Sports Network.
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Both teams will look to bat first. Teams have tasted more success while defending scores so far.
The pitch will be good for batting but overcast conditions will allow bowlers to get some movement. Bowling right lines will be key.
There is 35 per cent chance of rain on the match day and there could be a few interruptions.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts, Super Smash 2023
Kyle Jamieson will not be available due to fitness issues. Ish Sodhi will also not be available as he is part of the New Zealand T20I squad vs Bangladesh. Tom Latham can return to the team but his availability is not confirmed yet.
Canterbury's start to Super Smash 2023-24 was not great but the team has good players and should bounce back well.
Cole McConchie (c), Chad Bowes, Michael Rippon, Leo Carter, Mitchell Hay (wk), Matthew Boyle, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Rae, Frazer Sheat
Despite a defeat in the first game, Otago should retain the combination for the match against Canterbury to give players a fair chance.
The team reached the playoffs last year and will be eyeing an even better show this time around.
Hamish Rutherford, Jake Gibson, Dean Foxcroft (c), Max Chu (wk), Dale Phillips, Llew Johnson, Ollie White, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon, Travis Muller
Canterbury enjoys a very dominant record over Otago in Super Smash
| Matches Played | CTB Won | OV Won | Tie | No Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Canterbury Kings are being backed as favourites by the bookies. The team has a very balanced squad at disposal with quality batters and bowlers.
We suggest backing Canterbury to win. The team looks better on paper and have match winners in batting and bowling department. They have dominated Otago in recent times, winning 4 out of last five games.
Chad Bowes, Leo Carter and Michael Rippon will be key batters. All failed in the first game but in terms of quality, they are the best Canterbury have.
Dean Foxcroft and Jack Gibson are two best batters in Otago and started well in the first game, scoring 56 and 29 respectively. Hamish Rutherford can also be destructive on his day.
Michael Rippon, Michael Ray are two bowlers who can be backed to do well. Rippon bagged two wickets in last game while Ray picked a wicket. Zakary Foulkes is also a decent bowler and bowled well in first game, giving just 31 runs in 4 overs.
Otago will expect a good show by Travis Muller, Matthew Bacon and Dean Foxcroft, all very capable to win their team a game on their own.
Canterbury will start as favourites. The team has more depth in batting and also the bowling looks better than Otago. They have a good head to head record as well, winning four out of the last five games. Back Canterbury to win.
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