- Match: Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces
- Date- 29th December 2021
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- John Davies Oval, Queenstown
- Time- 7:10 AM IST
- Weather Forecast- Mostly Cloudy, 14-18 °C
OV vs AA Today Match Prediction, 16th Match, 29th December
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Otago Volts
Otago Volts will lock horns with Auckland Aces, in the 16th match of the Super Smash League 2021 as John Davies Oval in Queenstown will host this fixture. Volts are currently placed at the bottom of the table with just one win in the tournament so far. They have lost the last three matches they played and are currently struggling to find a win to get back on track.
They played their last match against Wellington where batting first they posted 166 Runs on board at the end of 20 overs. While the top order failed to contribute runs again the lower order jotted some runs. Anaru Kitchen and Rippon put up an 80 odd partnership to take their side to a decent total. Anaru amassed a half-century (54) while Tasman-Jones scored 35 Runs in 26 balls.
In return, Wellington looked composed while chasing and the Otago bowling unit failed to take wickets at regular intervals. Only Michael Rippon managed to take two scalps while Bacon, Kitchen, and Rutherford managed to pick a single wicket each but leaked too many runs. They have been currently struggling with their batting unit failing to perform which puts too much pressure on the bowlers. While their key bowlers are also lacking the edge and are leaking too many runs. The Otago side needs a serious strategy change and the key players need to step up and perform in order to win this fixture against the Aces.
Top Batsmen for Otago Volts-
- Hamish Rutherford- 171 runs in 6 Matches, 143.69 Strike rate
- Neil Broom- 107 Runs in 6 Matches, 100.94 Strike rate
Top Bowler for Otago Volts-
- Michael Rippon- 8 Wickets in 6 matches, 8.52 Economy
- Anaru Kitchen- 6 Wickets in 6 matches, 6.73 Economy
Auckland Aces
Auckland had a shaky start to their campaign in the tournament but is back with two back-to-back wins in a row. They are currently placed in the 5th spot on the points table with 8 points and have two wins in four matches and the same number of losses. They played their last match against the Central Stags where batting first the stags posted a target of 168 Runs on board to chase. The bowlers led by Lockie Ferguson did a commendable job in restricting the Stags batter and picked wickets at regular intervals.
In return, while chasing it was Martin Guptill who starred for the Aces and played an unbeaten knock of 79 Runs in 53 balls. Ben Horne did a quickfire of 27 Runs in 9 balls with a strike rate of 300 coming down the order to make it an easy win.
Auckland is back on the winning track in the tournament but the problem of leaking runs still persists. They have a deep-seated batting line-up with the likes of Martin Guptill and Robert ODonnell who can hammer any bowling unit. They need some consistency with the bowling unit as some bowlers failed to perform and proved to be expensive.
Top Batsmen for Auckland Aces-
- Martin Guptill- 134 Runs in 4 Matches, 127.61 Strike Rate
- Mark Chapman- 99 Runs in 4 Matches, 120.73 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Auckland Aces-
- Louis Delport– 7 Wickets in 4 Matches, 8.43 Strike Rate
- Adithya Ashok– 5 Wickets in 4 Matches, 6.00 Strike rate
Venue Stats
| Venue | Queenstown |
| Total matches | 9 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Matches won bowling first | 6 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 164 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 168 |
| Highest total recorded | 283/4 (21 Ov) by NZ vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 93/10 (37.5 Ov) by BAN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 236/4 (47 Ov) by PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 283/4 (21 Ov) by NZ vs WI |
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy in Queenstown, Otago as we can see a dip in temperature early morning. It is expected to get a bit warmer as the day progresses. There are very slight chances for rain to play spoilsport. The temperature will hover around 14-18 °C.
- Precipitation: 23%
- Humidity: 68%
- Wind: 5 km/h
Pitch Report
The pitch at John Davies Oval is a balanced track. The bowlers will get some extra zip off the surface with the new ball and we might see some lateral movement off the surface. The surface is expected to stay the same throughout the course of the match.
OV vs AA, Today Match Prediction, Playing 11
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
Otago Volts Playing 11-
Hamish Rutherford (c), JJ Tasman-Jones, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Llew Johnson, Michael Rippon, Max Chu (wk), Angus McKenzie, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon.
Wicketkeeper- Max Chu
Batsmen- Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Nick Kelly, Llew Johnson, Tasman-Jones
All-rounders- Michael Rippon, Angus McKenzie, Anaru Kitchen
Bowlers- Matthew Bacon, Jacob Duffy
Auckland Aces Playing 11-
Martin Guptill, George Worker, Mark Chapman, Cole Briggs, Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), Sean Solia, Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Aditya Ashok, and Ben Lister
Wicketkeeper- Ben Horne
Batsmen- Martin Guptill, Cole brings, Ben Horne, R O Donnell, Mark Chapman
All-rounder- Sean Solia
Bowlers- Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Aditya Ashok, Ben Lister
OV vs AA, 16th Match, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Auckland Aces are expected to win against Otago Volts.
With two wins to back them up, Aces are probably the favorites to win this match against the Otago Volts. Though the Volts have a deep-seated batting line-up with the likes of their skipper, Rutherford, and Neil Broom, they are overly dependent on their key batters. When these two fail on any given day the whole batting order collapses. While e saw some fight from the Volts in the last fixture against Wellington, they are continuously failing to convert their potential to a win.
Despite having a home advantage in Queenstown they really need the whole unit to perform as we saw them in the earlier edition of the Super Smash if they want to come on top of Auckland Aces who are packed with confidence and have in-form batsmen.
Popular Betting Odds for OV vs AA, 16th Match, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batman for Otago Volts- Hamish Rutherford
Rutherford has led his side with utmost confidence and has shown consistency with the bat. He is currently the leading run-scorer for Volts with 171 Runs in 6 matches. He always has been key in the batting order for Volts. Though he failed to convert his last innings against the Stags to a big score and got out cheaply, he will probably add some runs on the board for his team in this fixture.
Top Batsman for Auckland Aces- Martin Guptill
Guptill played a splendid knock in the last match against Central Stags scoring unbeaten 79 Runs in 58 balls. he is the leading run-scorer for the Aces with 134 Runs in 4 matches. With age on his side, he brings experience to the team and surely contributes with his excellent fielding. He is a player that cannot be missed and is expected to give good returns.
Top Bowler for Otago Volts- Anaru Kitchen
Kitchen is an excellent allrounder that contributed to both departments. Though he managed to take just two wickets in the last two matches his wicket-taking potential cannot be neglected. He proved vital in the last game against Wellington where his knock of 54 off 34 Runs helped Otago reach a decent score. So far in the tournament, he has picked 6 wickets in 6 matches so far and he will be expected to contribute more with the ball in this fixture. He is a player that can be trusted upon for good returns as an all-rounder.
Top Bowler for Auckland Aces- Adithya Ashok
The 19-year-old has immense potential that he showcased in the previous match against Wellington (3/8). He took a scalp in the last match against the Central Stags while conceding 24 runs. He has amassed 90 Runs in 4 matches and 5 wickets in the tournament. With age by his side, he still has a long journey to go with the Aces and we can expect some promising performances in the upcoming fixtures.
