OV vs CTB T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2024
Otago will be up against the Canterbury in the 12th match of the Super Smash 2023-24. The match will be played at Molyneux Park, Alexandra and will start at 8:30 AM IST on January 3.
Otago registered their first win in Super Smash 2023-24 after they defeated Auckland Aces by 3 wickets in the previous game. A disciplined bowling show by Travis Muller and Jake Gibson - who took 3 wickets each, helped the team restrict Auckland to 151 -9 before a solid half century by Dean Foxcroft took the team over the line in the 20th over. Earlier, Otago suffered two defeats to Wellington Firebirds and their match against Canterbury was washed out due to rain.
Meanwhile, Canterbury also registered their first win of the on-going season after they defeated Central Stags by 33 runs. Half-centuries by Cole McConchie and Michael Rippon helped the team score 185-4 before they reduced Canterbury to 142-9 in the 20th over to win the game by 33 runs. They lost their first game to Auckland by 27 runs while their match against Otago was washed out.
Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports will broadcast Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings match in India. In UK, BT Sports will telecast the matches while Spark Sport have the rights for broadcast in New Zealand. Fans in South Africa will have to turn to Super Sport to watch the matches.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Hotstar and Website.
OV vs CTB Match Toss Prediction
The conditions will be gloomy so the captains will be keen to bowl first to use the spice in the pitch. Also, with DL coming in, they will have some sort of an advantage.
OV vs CTB Pitch Report
The pitch will offer enough help to the pacers, especially early on with the new ball as the overhead conditions will help the ball to move a little more than normal. The batters will have to be on their toes to score runs.
Alexandra Weather Report
There is rain around and the match can face several interruptions. As per weather update, there is over 50 per cent chance of rain. The humidity during the day will be at 53 per cent.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings, Super Smash 2024
Otago Volts Team News & Playing 11
OV Team News
Otago picked their first win of the Super Smash 2023-24 in the last game where they defeated Auckland by 3 wickets. The team will be relieved after the win and would like to string together a series of victories. The team is likely to go with an unchanged playing XI.
OV Key Players
- Dean Foxcroft- Foxcroft finally got his tournament going with a match winning 51 in the last game. The team needed their captain to step up and he did that in style. Foxcroft is a key batter of the team thus he needs to be very consistent if Otago have to win the tournament.
- Jake Gibson- Jake Gibson did not get enough time at the middle in the second game as he was out for a two ball duck, however, he did score a fifty in the first game so he has some behind himself. He needs to take that confidence into the next game and play a good innings. Gibson made up his poor outing with the bat with a three wicket haul in next game.
- Travis Muller- Travis Muller also bounced back in style in the match with a three wicket haul. The right arm pacer will be eyeing another good show with the ball.
OV Team Form
Otago have been ordinary with the bat so far, with batters not performing well. Even in last game, they almost failed to chase a small target. This is something they need to work on.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing 11
Hamish Rutherford, Jake Gibson, Dean Foxcroft (c), Max Chu (wk), Dale Phillips, Llew Johnson, Ollie White, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller
Canterbury Kings Team News & Playing 11
CTB Team News
Canterbury also picked up a win in their last game where they defeated Central Stag by 33 runs. The team should retain the winning combination after a convincing win in the last game.
CTB Key Players
- Henry Nicholls- New Zealand star Henry Nicholls is back in the Canterbury squad and he is expected to deliver great show with the bat. In the last game, he scored 23 runs but a bigger innings can be on the way.
- Cole McConchie- McConchie was in brutal form in the previous game, scoring 79 runs in 47 balls that helped the team post a huge score on the board. He will be eyeing a consistent show in the tournament.
- Michael Rippon- Michael Rippon also had a great game against Central Stags. He scored 58 runs and also took a wicket, showing the value he brings to the team.
CTB Team Form
Canterbury has only played two games so far and they delivered contrasting performances in both games. The team needs to be very consistent if they are to win the tournament.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing 11
Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie (c), Matthew Hay, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rae, William ORourke
Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings Head to Head
Canterbury have dominated Otago historically and they would be looking to continue the good run in the next game as well.
OV vs CTB Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
OV Won |
CTB Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
31 |
10 |
19 |
0 |
2 |
| Last 5 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings Betting Odds
Canterbury are getting the favourites tag on the betting platforms. The team picked up a crushing win over Stags in the last game. Also, they seem to have more depth in the team given the presence of many all-rounders.
Who will win Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings T20 Match?
We are backing Canterbury to win. While both teams registered a win in last game, Canterbury was way more convincing. Also, players like Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie and Michael Rippon has shown good form with the bat while their bowling has also been much disciplined.
Jan 03, 2024
08:30 IST / 3:00 GMT
Molyneux Park - Alexandra, New Zealand
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