OV vs AA Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jan 01, 2024
In the tenth game of the Super Smash for the 2023-24 season, Otago Volts will take on Auckland Aces on New Year's Day. This day/night fixture will be played a couple of days from now in Molyneux Park, Alexandra, New Zealand. We will consider betting tips, pitch reports, and match predictions for this match in this article.
Otago Volts vs. Auckland Aces Head-To-Head
The Otago Volts and Auckland Aces have played against each other in thirty matches in the T20 format, where a clear mandate was obtained. The Auckland team leads the head-to-head 18-12 in these games.
Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces Live Streaming and Broadcast
This game between Auckland Aces and Otago Volts will be played in Alexandra, and the game can be viewed on the FanCode website and app in India. The live telecast of this game will not be available for TV viewers in India. The game will be accessible to New Zealand cricket fans with TVNZ.
OV vs AA Team Previews
Otago Volts
The Otago Volts team will have to win more games to improve their position in the points table. They are currently lying at the bottom of the points table after completing three games and will be intense to win this contest and move up. A victory will motivate the team members in the Group stages of the competition. The Otago Volts lost their last contest in the Super Smash by a significant margin of nine wickets. Batting first in this game, things turned out to be disastrous for the Volts as they were bowled out for a score of 47 runs from 13 overs.
The game was terrific for bowlers, and most of the batters were found wanting. None of the Volts batters could reach double figures in this inning, and the entire side fell like a pack of cards. The Otago bowlers did not have sufficient runs on the board, and the opposition chased down this target quickly. The Otago bowlers chased this target for losing one wicket, which Matthew Bacon picked up. Otago batters will need to improve their performance, and their key players in this game will be Jake Gibson and Matthew Bacon.
Otago Volts Playing 11
Hamish Rutherford, Jake Gibson, Dean Foxcroft, Max chu, Dale Phillips, Llew Johnson, Ollie White, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller.
Auckland Aces
Two out of their last three games were washed away due to rain for Auckland Aces, and as a result, they have not been able to make much progress in the tournament. But they could salvage a point in these games to propel themselves to the second position in the points table. A victory in this match will allow them to consolidate their position in the number two slot. The Auckland Aces team won their first game in the competition while batting first. They succeeded in raising a good total of 185 runs.
The Auckland skipper Robert O’Donnell led the team from the front by hitting 54 runs. He remained not out in this effort as his team reached a good total. His partnership with Martin Guptill was instrumental in a good target being raised by Auckland. Guptill scored 47 runs. The Auckland bowlers were right on track and were practically unplayable as their opposition succeeded in bowling them out for a score of 158 runs. James Neesham and Danru Ferns were terrific with the ball, picking up three wickets.
Auckland Aces Playing 11
Martin Guptill, Sean Solia, Cole Briggs, Robert O'Donnell, Cameron Fletcher, William O'Donnell, Ryan Harrison, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Nikith Perera, Benjamin Lister.
OV vs AA Toss Prediction
There might be some assistance for the quicks early on in this contest. So, the head that wins the toss will look to take to the field first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The conditions on offer at Molyneux Park in Alexandra are suitable for batters and will generally help them, although there might be some assistance for the pacers early on. The skipper who wins the toss here will chase a target here.
The temperatures will likely remain close to 21 degrees on the match day. There is little chance of getting rainfall during the game. So, you can expect a complete game to be played at Molyneux Park without interruptions.
OV vs AA Betting Tips
Generally speaking, Auckland Aces will start as favorites to win this encounter. They have a better side, man-to-man, and are in good nick now. Otago Volts have lost their last few games and are struggling for runs. They were bowled out for 47 runs in one of their recent games. We expect Auckland Aces to beat Otago Volts in this game.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Martin Guptill was in good touch with his team in the last match. You can bet on him to score over 24 runs again in this contest.
Auckland’s top-order batting was in touch in their last match. You can bet they will score at least 44 runs in their first six overs.
Robert O'Donnell was in great touch in his first match. You can expect him to do well and score over 21 runs in the game.
Who will win OV vs AA
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Match Predictions
Cricket Betting Tips
- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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