OV vs WF Match Preview

Hamish Rutherford will captain Otago, alongside a talented team consisting of Michael Rippon, Dean Foxtrot, Jacob Duffy, Max Chu, and Michael Rae. Unfortunately, Otago has struggled this season, only winning one of their four matches and losing two. Despite this, they remain hopeful of ending their losing streak and rejoining the tournament. However, they understand that winning this match will be a significant challenge. Currently at the bottom of the ladder with 31 points, Otago will be determined to get back on track with a win. A victory will lift them above Auckland and Northern Districts, positioning them higher on the points table. While Otago has a competent team on paper, they lack the necessary experience, with only a few players, including Hamish Rutherford, prepared to handle pressure. Consequently, how well they handle pressure will be a crucial factor in this match, and it will be difficult to defeat them if they can manage it well.

 

Tom Blundell will captain Wellington in Michael Bracewell's absence, supported by a formidable squad that includes Nick Kelly and Rachin Ravindra. However, some notable players are unavailable as they participate in New Zealand's match against England. Despite this, Wellington has made a strong start to the season, winning two out of four matches and currently occupying second place on the points table. Wellington is currently in an advantageous position on the points table, with 45 points, and a win in the upcoming match would propel them to the top of the table, surpassing both the Canterbury Kings and Central Districts. Although Wellington has a competent team on paper, the absence of key players such as Michael Bracewell and Devon Conway diminishes their firepower. This evens the playing field and puts Wellington in a less favorable position than they would have otherwise been in.

 

The absence of several key players in this match does make picking the Dream11 a tad easier. Having said that, it could be a matter of a few points and that's why we have the team ready for you.

Weather Report

Toss generally can be of high importance in the longest version of the game and with pressure likely to be high here, it would be the case here in this match too. Although there will be plenty of assistance for the new-ball bowlers over the first couple of days, we expect batsmen to have the final say. For that, batting first would be important and both captains would know that. Considering that and the other factors, expect the captain winning the toss to bat first.

Pitch Report

Known for its unique, sloping outfield, University Oval features a sporting surface that will assist bowlers massively over the first couple of mornings before becoming a good surface to bat on. The boundaries are short and that would provide batsmen an excellent value for their shots. The weather is expected to be nice and clear for cricket although it could be a bit windy. Considering all those factors, a total of about 300 runs could prove to be a good one batting first here on this wicket.

Team News

With New Zealand hosting England, both sides are going to be have a trimmed playing eleven but Wellington will certainly be impacted more. The likes of Devon Conway and Michael Bracewell will be big miss and that is what could impact the result of the match too. Apart from players unavailable because of national duty, there are unlikely to be any major changes unless there are any last minute injury scares.

OV vs WF Probable 11

OV Playing 11

  • DN Phillips
  • Hamish Rutherford (C)
  • JL Finnie
  • Michael Rippon
  • Dean Foxtrot
  • MW Chu (Wk)
  • JA Duffy
  • T Muller
  • ATE Hazeldine
  • BNJ Lockrose
  • MB Bacon

WF Playing 11

  • Nick Kelly
  • Troy Johnson
  • Jakob Bhula
  • Nathan Smith
  • Peter Younghusband
  • Ollie Newton (Wk)
  • Michael Snedded
  • Devan Vishvaka
  • Rachin Ravindra (C)
  • Logan van Beek
  • IG McPeake
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the upcoming Plunket Shield match that is to be played between Otago and Wellington. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team right after the toss.

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OV vs WF Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: Tom Blundell

Batters: D Phillips, Nick Kelly, N Greenwood

All-rounders: Michael Rippon (VC), Rachin Ravindra (C), Dean Foxtrot , L Georgeson

Bowlers: I McPeake, M Snedden, T Muller

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