Betting Tips

The 2024-25 season of the Super Smash competition is underway in New Zealand. The tournament's third game, which was also the second game of the league for Otago, was washed away due to showers, and no result was possible. In the fourth game of the competition, Otago will face Central Districts on December 31st, 2024, at Molyneux Park in Alexandra. This article will examine this contest's match preview, betting tips, match prediction, and pitch report.

Otago Volts vs Central Districts Head-to-Head Record

The Central Districts and Otago teams played against each other in 31 games, during which a clear mandate was obtained. Central Districts lead this head-to-head 18-13. The last game played between the two teams was a tie. The honors were shared in the four games played earlier between the two teams at two wins apiece.

Otago Volts vs Central DIstricts Live-streaming and Broadcast

Indian cricket enthusiasts will not be able to watch the live telecast between the two teams. However, the game can be viewed via live streaming using the FanCode app and website.

OV vs CD Team Previews

Otago Volts

The Otago team has played two games in the competition so far. They won one, and the second had to be abandoned due to showers. In the abandoned game played earlier today, the Otago bowlers were doing well against the Auckland team. They restricted the Auckland batting charge to 106 runs from 16.1 overs.

This was possible mainly due to the efforts of Dean Foxcroft, who picked up four wickets from his four overs for 18 runs. Andrew Hazeldine also picked up two wickets in the game. Other bowlers, such as Matthew Bacon, Ben Lockrose, and Ruben Clinton, picked up one wicket each.

One of the top batters to watch out for is Dean Foxcroft. The right-handed batsman has scored 213 runs in his last seven games with an average of 42.60. The Otago skipper Max Chu has also put together 190 runs from his previous six games with an average of 38. The left-arm quick Andrew Hazeldine was the pick of the bowlers last season, with twelve victims from his previous nine innings.

The right-handed fast-medium bowler Jacob Duffy has also picked up ten wickets from his previous seven games with an average of 17.20. These will be the top players for Otago in this game.

Otago Volts Expected Playing 11

Central Districts

This is the first game for Central Districts in this year's Super Smash competition. They will be keen to make a good beginning to their campaign in this year's competition. Dane Cleaver was the top run-getter for Central Districts in the last year. He scored 228 runs from seven games played in the previous year.

Another right-handed batter who did well last year is Will Young. He scored 165 runs in five games with an average of 41.25. Tom Bruce has also scored 152 runs from his previous seven games with an average over 30.

The right-handed medium-fast bowler, Bevan Small, picked up 14 wickets last year in six matches with an average of 11.71. But he will not be playing for Central Districts this year. He was assisted well by Jayden Lennox. This left-arm spinner picked up seven wickets in six games with an average of 20.71.

Doug Bracewell is a fast-medium bowler for Central Districts. He picked up seven wickets in six games with an average of 21.85. However, he has been banned for one month after testing positive for cocaine. These players were the usual suspects last year.

You can bet on them doing well again this year with the bat and ball, respectively.

Central Districts Expected Playing 11

OV vs CD Toss Prediction

We have seen as many as thirteen domestic T20 games played at this venue. At the Molyneux Park in Alexandra, teams chasing a target have done well in recording eight wins. The teams batting first have succeeded in winning just four matches. So, the captain winning the toss will elect to chase on this track.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at Molyneux Park will generally be helpful to the batters. The average first-inning score at this venue is 160 runs, so you can expect a run feast here. However, the pacers may extract pace and bounce from the track initially. This game will be played on Tuesday afternoon in Alexandra.

The conditions for the contest will be pleasant and sunny, with the temperature remaining close to 23 degrees.

OV vs CD Betting Tips

The Otago team is off and away already in the competition. They have played two games already, but one of them was washed away due to rain. On the other hand, Central Districts will be playing the first match of the season and might take some to find its best combination. Both teams have a fair degree of firepower in their ranks. So, a close match is expected. But we reckon Otago will start as favorites.

Bet On Otago Volts to win.