OV vs ND T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Super Smash 2023
The Elimination Final of the 2022-23 Super Smash sees Otago Volts and Northern Brave go head to head at the University of Otago Oval on Thursday morning. The Volts finished in second place in the group stage, although they were level on points with top of the table Canterbury Kings. Northern Brave finished two points behind in third. Read on as we preview this knockout game. The match gets underway in Dunedin at 11:00 local time.
Otago Volts had been in very strong form before they were heavily beaten by Canterbury Kings on Monday. They will need to perform to a much higher level in this game if they are to reach the final.
Northern Brave had a poor start to the tournament but have lost only one match of their last seven fixtures. They will come into this game full of confidence.
Otago Volts vs Northern Brave T20 Live Streaming
This match will be shown live on BT Sport, SKY Sports NZ and Hotstar.
Super Smash 2022 Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and Hotstar.
OV vs ND Match Toss Prediction
The last two games at this venue have seen the team win the match after choosing to field first. We predict that both sides will want to bowl first in this game.
OV vs ND, University Oval Pitch Report
A par score on this batter friendly pitch will be around 200. Pace bowlers have taken the most wickets although top quality spinners will still get turn on this surface.
Dunedin Weather Report
It will be one of the colder games of the tournament with the temperature no higher than 12 or 13 degrees. The forecast is for very cloudy conditions.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Otago Volts vs Northern Brave, Super Smash 2023
Otago Volts Team News & Playing 11
OV Team News
The Volts made one change for their final group stage game with wicket-keeper Max Chu coming in for Dale Phillips at number four in the batting line-up. Although it was a heavy defeat, we expect Chu to continue after Phillips’ poor returns with the bat during the tournament.
OV Key Players
- Jake Gibson - The right-handed top order batter has found his best form over the last two games. He struck 75 not out from 48 balls at this venue against Canterbury Kings in Match 30.
- Dean Foxcroft - The leading run scorer in the tournament added another 46 runs to his tally in the final group stage game. He hit an additional four fours and three sixes on this surface.
- Matthew Bacon - The opening bowler dismissed Ken McClure on this pitch on Monday and will be used as a strike-bowler in this match.
OV Team Form
The Volts lost their first game in seven fixtures when they were beaten by eight wickets on Monday.
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Otago Volts Predicted Playing 11
Hamish Rutherford (c), Jake Gibson, Dean Foxcroft, Max Chu (wk), Michael Rippon, Llew Johnson, Josh Finnie, Ben Lockrose, Travis Muller, Matthew Bacon, Michael Rae
Northern Brave Team News & Playing 11
ND Team News
After two successive games were abandoned without a ball being bowled, Northern Brave finally got on the pitch and won the crucial game with Central Stags in Match 27. That game will be nearly a week ago by the time of the Elimination Final and we expect to see the same XI.
ND Key Players
- Jeet Raval - The skipper top scored across both sides in the last game but has struggled against Otago Volts in the tournament. He will need to produce a big score to keep his side competitive.
- Neil Wagner - The 36 year old left-arm medium fast bowler was in fine form against Central Stags. He dismissed Tom Bruce and Doug Bracewell whilst conceding only 20 runs from his four overs.
- Scott Kuggeleijn - The bowling all-rounder has taken nine wickets from his last four games. He dismissed both openers in the last Super Smash fixture.
ND Team Form
You have to go back to January 13th to find the last time that Northern Brave were defeated in this tournament.
Northern Brave Predicted Playing 11
Katene Clarke, Tim Seifert (wk), Jeet Raval (c), Joe Carter, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Frederick Walker, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner, Joe Walker
Otago Volts vs Northern Brave Head to Head
Otago Volts lead the head to head 17-12 but it is Northern Brave who won the only completed fixture between the sides in this campaign. Brave won by seven wickets, with 29 balls remaining in Match 5.
OV vs ND Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
OV Won |
ND Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
35 |
17 |
12 |
0 |
6 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Otago Volts vs Northern Brave Betting Odds
With only two points separating the teams in the group stage, it is no surprise to see the bookies expecting a close game. Otago Volts come into the Elimination Final as slight favourites.
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Who will win Otago Volts vs Northern Brave T20 Match?
Although the Otago Volts bowlers had an off-day on Monday, they have been impressive across the tournament. With their top order batters also in good form, they will be very hard to beat.
🏆 Otago Volts vs Northern Brave Prediction
With a final against Canterbury Kings on Saturday for the winner, we are expecting a close and entertaining clash in Dunedin on Thursday. Both teams lost only three matches across the group stage and Northern Brave will feel that they could have finished top of the table if they had not had three games washed out. The Volts have an excellent batting line-up and we think that will be the major difference between the sides. Our prediction is for Otago Volts to win and go through to the final.
Feb 09, 2023
03:30 IST / 2:00 GMT
University Oval - Dunedin, New Zealand
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