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:
The 22nd match of the Super Smash season will see the Wellington Firebirds face the Otago Volts at the Basin Reserve. The Firebirds lost their previous game against Canterbury but they are in a decent position in the tournament. The Otago side, on the other hand, are at the fifth place in the points table having won only two out of six games so far. They would want to make this game count and earn crucial points.
WFI vs OVO Weather Report for Match 22:
The sun will be brimming on Sunday in Wellington while the temperature will be around 20-21 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
It is a brilliant pitch to bat on at the Basin Reserve and with small boundaries, runs galore here. The team winning the toss is expected to chase.
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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WFI vs OVO 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
WFI vs OVO Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Finn Allen has scored 349 runs at an average of more than 87 so far and is definitely your top pick for this match. Michael Bracewell has mustered 99 runs and has also picked four wickets. Devon Conway has 143 runs to his name at an SR of more than 120. Neil Broom has scored 191 runs so far while Kitchen has also scored 124 runs apart from picking up two 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 WFI vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Devon Conway, Mitch Renwick
Batsmen – Neil Broom, Nick Kelly (VC), Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen (C)
All-rounders – Rachin Ravindra, Anaru Kitchen
Bowlers – Hamish Bennett, Logan Van Beek, Mitchel McClenaghan
12th Man – Nathan Smith
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WFI vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Devon Conway (C), Mitch Renwick
Batsmen – Hamish Rutherford, Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen
All-rounders – Anaru Kitchen (VC), Michael Rippon
Bowlers – Hamish Bennett, Peter Younghusband, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell McClenaghan
12th Man – Nathan Smith
Expert Advice:
Finn Allen is the second-highest run-scorer of the season so far. It would be wise if you make him C or VC of your Fantasy team.
Today’s WFI vs OVO Probable Winners:
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.
