OV vs AA Match Preview
The Auckland Aces are looking ahead to their next Plunket Shield match against the Otago Volts at Molyneux Park in Alexandra, following their recent draw against Wellington. Despite missing Lockie Ferguson, who is preparing for the IPL, the team is optimistic about their performance, with notable contributions from Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, Will O'Donnell, and newcomer Quinn Sunde during the previous match. While their bowlers faced some challenges, they are aiming for a spin-first approach in Alexandra, with the inclusion of Louis Delport and Adi Ashok.
Currently positioned just one place below the Volts, a win in their upcoming match could propel either team up the middle of the table. However, defeating the top-ranked Canterbury team would require a remarkable performance. The Volts previously defeated Auckland in round one, but with time elapsed since then, tomorrow's match is expected to be closely contested.
In their previous encounter against Canterbury, the Volts struggled to match their opponent's score and were ultimately unable to chase down the target of 471 runs. Despite this setback, the team is still in a competitive position in the tournament.
Weather Report
In general, teams would prefer to bat first at this venue, as the pitch tends to deteriorate over time. Having said that, early advantage to the quicker bowler might play a huge role at the toss. Considering all that and other factors stated, the captain winning the toss should elect to bat first.
Pitch Report
Molyneux Park in Alexandra is known for its pitch that is typically more favorable towards batters. However, the pacers will still have a good time playing here due to the pitch's double-paced nature. They can take advantage of the swing and bounce and pose a challenge to the batters. Once the batters get used to the conditions, they can confidently play their shots. The average first innings score at this ground is around 309, which is something teams might want to keep in mind when making their strategy.
Team News
No injuries to report of.
OV vs AA Probable 11
OV Playing 11
- Hamish Rutherford (C)
- Max Chu
- Jacob Cumming
- Jacob Duffy
- Dean Foxtrot
- Jake Gibson (Wk)
- Travis Muller
- Thorn Parkes
- Dale Phillips
- Michael Rae
- Michael Rippon
AA Playing 11
- Robert O'Donnell (C)
- Cole Briggs (Wk)
- Ryan Harrison
- Danru Ferns
- Simon Keene
- Ben Horne
- William O'Donnell
- Sean Solia
- Will Sommerville
- Ross ter Braak
- George Worker
Dream11 Prediction
Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the upcoming Plunket Shield 2022-23 match that is to be played between Auckland and Otago. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team lineup right after the toss.
Top Picks
OV vs AA Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Max Chu
Batters: George Worker, Robert Raux O'Donnell (VC), Dane Phillips
All-rounders: Michael Rippon , Glenn Phillips (C), Dean Foxtrot
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Will Sommerville , B Lister, A Ashok
