Betting Tips

We are approaching the business end of the Super Smash competition for the 2024-25 season. In the 23rd game of the competition, Auckland Aces will take on Otago Volts. This day/night fixture will be played on January 23rd at Eden Park in Auckland. This article will closely examine the match prediction, pitch report, and betting tips for this encounter.

Auckland Aces vs Otago Volts Head-to-Head Record

The Otago Volts and Auckland Aces had played against each other on 32 occasions before this when a clear result was obtained. Auckland Aces hold a 19-13 edge in this comparison. However, Otago leads the recent comparison with a 3-2 edge.

The last game between these two teams earlier in the competition ended with no results.

Auckland Aces vs Otago Volts Live-streaming and Broadcast

Indian cricket lovers cannot watch this game on TV but can enjoy it live on the FanCode website and app.

AA vs OV Team Previews

Auckland Aces

Auckland Aces have had an average season so far. They played seven games and won just two of them. They lost three games, while the remaining two matches ended with no result. As a result of this performance, they have accumulated 12 points and a net run rate of -0.145.

They are currently in fourth place in the points tally. However, they are going into this encounter after a win in their last match against the Wellington Firebirds. This victory came after a string of three losses in a row.

Cam Fletcher is leading the batting charge for Auckland Aces. He has scored 213 runs in his last ten games with an average of 35.5 and a strike rate of 123.83. Bevon Jacobs has also scored 166 runs from his previous six games with an average of 41.5 and a strike rate of 149.54. Auckland openers Martin Guptill and Simone Keene were also in good nick in their last win in the competition.

Danru Ferns will lead the Auckland bowling charge. He has picked up 19 wickets in his previous nine matches with a top strike rate of 10.1. Jock McKenzie has also picked up 14 scalps from his nine contests with an excellent strike rate of 12.28.

Auckland Aces Expected Playing 11

Otago Volts

The Otago Volts team has played eight games so far in the competition and has won four. They lost three games, and one of the matches ended with no result. As a result, they have gathered 18 points and have a net run rate of +0.545.

Although they have a much better overall record in this year's Super Smash, they are going into this contest after a couple of losses against Wellington and Northern Districts. These losses meant a loss of momentum they had built with three wins before that.

Max Chu and Dean Foxcroft will lead the Otago batting effort in this game. Chu has scored 234 runs from nine games with an average of 33.43 and a top strike rate of 160.27. Dean Foxcroft has scored 166 runs in his last eight games with an average of 41.5 and a strike rate of 126.71.

Andrew Hazeldine has been Otago's top bowler. He has taken 13 wickets in his last ten games at a strike rate of 14.3. Ben Lockrose has also taken ten wickets in his previous nine contests at an average of 18.8.

Otago Volts Expected Playing 11

AA vs OV Toss Prediction

We have seen six domestic T20 games played at Eden Park in Auckland. The team batting 1st won two, while the teams chasing a target won four. So, it might be wiser to field first here for the skipper winning the coin flip.

Pitch and Conditions

The Eden Park wicket is balanced. The batters and bowlers will receive some assistance on this track. The surface will help fast bowlers with seam and swing movement. Due to the worn surface, spinners will come into play as the game progresses. Batters will need to concentrate hard to get their runs.

We expect clear skies for this contest, and the temperature during the game will be close to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

AA vs OV Betting Tips

Auckland Aces may be coming into this match with a win to their name but they have been far too inconsistent to put too much faith in them. The Otago Volts have been better with the bat and also a lot more dependable as a unit.

Bet on the Otago Volts to win.