Match Details:
The 22nd match of the Super Smash 2010-21 will be played between the Wellington Firebirds and the Otago Volts at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.
This match is scheduled to start at 07:10 AM IST (01:40 AM GMT) (02:40 PM Local Time) and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
Wellington Firebirds will take on Otago Volts at their home ground, Basin Reserve. Their unbeaten run was halted in the last game by Canterbury but they would like to get back on winning ways. The last time these two sides met, Wellington won by 5 wickets.
Otago Volts, on the other hand, haven’t had a good season. They are placed fifth with only two wins from six games. In all fairness, their season is over until they pull off a miracle and win all four of their remaining league matches. They would want to play fearless cricket and maybe try and upset the rhythm of a couple of other teams along the way.
WF vs OV Weather Report for Match 22:
The sun will be out in Wellington. Although there will be some clouds around, the chance of rain is just 1 percent. The temperature will be around 21 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
It is a belter of a wicket here at Basin Reserve. The ball comes onto the bat nicely and with small boundaries scoring runs is easy.
Average first Innings Score:
181 (Two games played at this venue in Super Smash 2020-21)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
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WF vs OV Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Firebirds:
Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Hamish Bennett, Tom Brundell, Devon Conway, Jamie Gibson, Troy Johnson, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband
Bench:
Iain McPeake
Otago Volts:
Neil Broom, Max Chu, Jacob Duffy (c), Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Mitchel McClenaghan, Michael Rae, Mitch Renwick, Michael Rippon, Hamish Rutherford, Nathan Smith
Bench:
Dale Phillips
WF vs OV Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Finn Allen has mustered 349 runs at an average of over 87 and a strike rate of 195. He is second on the leading run-scorers list.
Michael Bracewell, the all-rounder has scored 99 runs at a strike rate of 123.75 and has picked up 4 wickets.
Devon Conway has 143 runs to his name from 5 innings, scoring at an average of 28.60 and a strike rate of over 120.
Neil Broom has scored 191 runs from 6 innings at a strike rate of 143.60. He averages almost 32.
Anaru Kitchen has hammered 124 runs at a strike rate of 156.96 and has also picked up 2 wickets.
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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell
Vice-Captain Options – Neil Broom, Anaru Kitchen, Nick Kelly
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WF vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Devon Conway
Batsmen – Neil Broom, Nick Kelly (VC), Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen (C)
All-rounders – Rachin Ravindra, Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon
Bowlers – Hamish Bennett, Logan Van Beek, Mitchel McClenaghan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WF vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Devon Conway (C), Mitch Renwick
Batsmen – Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen
All-rounders – Anaru Kitchen (VC), Michael Rippon
Bowlers – Hamish Bennett, Peter Younghusband, Jacob Duffy
Expert Advice:
Finn Allen has been consistent throughout this Super Smash 2020-21. He is the 2nd highest run-scorer so far. It is advisable to pick him as captain of your Dream11 fantasy team.
Today’s WF vs OV Probable Winners:
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.
