Match Details:
It’s match no. 8 of the Super Smash 2020-21 and the Northern Knights will be up against Otago Volts at the Bay Oval ground in Mount Maunganui.
The match will be starting at 11:40 AM IST (06:10 AM GMT) (07:10 PM Local Time) and will be streamed live on the FanCode app.
Preview:
Otago Volts will be playing this game to get their campaign back on track. They started their campaign with a win but they went onto lose their next game. They will desperately be looking to win this and consider it as an opportunity in fact to get a victory as Northern Knights as they are yet to register a victory in this tournament.
Weather Report for Match 8:
Things aren’t looking good as per the Weather reports because there are 90% chances for rainfall and the temperature will be around 20 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
This pitch is a belter and will be assisting the batters. Both the teams will have a tough task defending a total here.
Average first innings score:
148 (The only match of the tournament played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there’s an update)
NOR vs OVO Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Northern Knights:
Tim Seifert, Katene Clarke, Dean Brownlie, Anton Devcich, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Zak Gibson, Joe Walker, Brett Randell, Frederick Walker
Bench:
Matthew Fisher
Otago Volts:
Matt Bacon, Neil Broom, Jacob Duffy, Llew Johnson, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Michell McCleneghan, Michael Rae, Mitch Renwick, Michael Rippon, Nathan Smith
Bench:
Dale Phillips
NOR vs OVO Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Anton Devcich has played in 2 games so far and has scored 121 runs including one century, boosting his average to 60.50.
Llew Johnson has scored 78 runs, at a strike rate of 147.16.
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Michael Rippon has scored 28 runs and 2 wickets, helping his team’s cause and earning a good number of points on 11Wickets.
Tim Seifert has scored 57 runs so far and has done well as a wicket-keeper as well.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options: Anton Devcich, Llew Johnson
Vice-Captain Options: Michael Rippon, Tim Seifert
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NOR vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mitch Renwick, Tim Seifert
Batters – Neil Broom, Katene Clarke, Llew Johnson
All-Rounders – Michael Rippon (VC), Scott Kugglejin, Anton Devcich (C)
Bowlers – Matt Bacon, Jacob Duffy, Brett Randell
12th Man – Dean Brownlie
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NOR vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mitch Renwick, Tim Seifert (C)
Batters – Neil Broom, Dean Brownlie, Llew Johnson (VC)
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon, Anton Devcich
Bowlers – Matt Bacon, Jacob Duffy, Joe Walker
12th Man – Scott Kugglejin
Expert Advice:
Considering the recent form, it would be advisable to go with more batsmen and wicket keepers in your fantasy teams.
Today’s NOR vs OVO Probable Winners:
Otago Volts are expected to win this match.
