Match Details:
Match 25 of the Ford Trophy 2020-21 will take place between Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
The match is scheduled to start at 03:30 AM IST (11:00 AM local time). It can be streamed on New Zealand Cricket’s YouTube channel.
Preview:
Wellington Firebirds will take on Otago volts in the 25th match of Ford Trophy 2020-21. Both the teams are very much in the title race. This is the first time in this league these two teams will come head-to-head. Wellington Firebirds are looking clear favourites as they are in tremendous form, having won last 4 out of 5 matches.
On the other hand, Otago Volts have struggled a bit for the last few matches. They have lost 3 out of their last 5 matches. They would like to get their momentum back by winning this match. Both the teams have good all-rounders and they are in fine touch.
WF vs OTA Weather Report for Match 25:
There will be some overcast clouds but very minimal chances of rain. It will a fantastic weather for a cricket match and we can expect a full match. The temperature would be between 16 to 17 degree Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It is a batting surface. There is some help for bowlers as well but in the second inning only. The toss would be very crucial. Whoever wins the toss would go for bat first and try to set a target above the average score.
Average first innings score:
246 (Last 5 games)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
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OV vs CTB Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Firebirds
Finn Allen, Tom Blundell (wk), Jakob Bhula, Michael Bracewell, Troy Johnson (c), Fraser Colson, Jamie Gibson, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ollie Newton, Ben Sears
Bench:
Iain McPeake
Otago Volts
Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Max Chu (wk), Nathan Smith, Dale Phillips, Anaru Kitchen, Jacob Duffy, Mitch McClenaghan, Michael Rae, Michael Rippon
Bench:
Travis Muller
WF vs OTA Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
Anaru Kitchen has been in the fine touch in the previous games with both bat and ball. He has scored 154 runs in 8 innings and also picked up 11 wickets too. He could fetch you several points in this game as well.
Neil Broom is a must pick, considering his form in the ongoing edition of the league. The batsman has scored 264 runs in 8 innings at an average of 37.71. His highest score this season is 83.
Michael Rae has been senstation with the ball for Otago. He has already picked up 14 wickets in just five games this season. His best bowling figures in the Ford Trophy 2020/21 is 7/35.
Michael Bracewell is a fantastic all-rounder from Wellington. In just 5 innings, he has already scored 212 runs with an average of 53 and also picked up 5 wickets.
Jakob Bhula is another superb all-rounder from Wellington. Till now, he has scored 193 runs in 7 innings and also scalped 6 wickets as well.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Jakob Bhula, Anaru Kitchen
Vice-Captain Options – Neil Broom, Michael Bracewell
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WF vs OTA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tom Blundell
Batters – Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom, Jakob Bhula, Troy Johnson
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen (c), Michael Rippon, Michael Bracewell (vc)
Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Peter Younghusband, Michael Rae
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WF vs OTA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tom Blundell
Batters – Neil Broom (VC), Jakob Bhula (C), Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly
All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Michael Bracewell, Jamie Gibson
Bowlers – Nathan Smith, Mitch McClenaghan, Peter Younghusband
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick more batsmen and all-rounders in your Dream 11 Fantasy team. It is expected to be a high scoring game, so batsmen can fetch you a lot of points.
Probable Winners:
Considering Wellington Firebirds’ form, they are expected to win this match.
