AA vs OV Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Super Smash T20 2020-21, Match 27

Match Details

The 27th match of Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Auckland Aces and Otago Volts at the Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland on Monday.

The match is scheduled to start at 04:10 AM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview

Auckland Aces will take on Otago Volts in the 27th match of Super Smash. So far, Aces have played 8 matches and managed to win only one of them. They are having a tough season so far and are currently placed at the bottom on the points table. They lost their last match against Northern Knights by 3 wickets.

Otago Volts, on the other hand, are just above them on the points table having won only two out of eight matches they have played so far. They are also having a bad season just like their opponents. They will come into this match after having five consecutive losses and will look forward to breaking their losing streak.

AA vs OV Weather Report for Match 27:

The weather on Monday is expected to remain mostly sunny throughout the day. The temperatures will be hovering around the 24 Degrees Celsius mark.

Pitch Condition/Report

The track here at Eden Park is flat in which it becomes very easy to bat and we can witness a high scoring match on Monday, Chasing would be preferable at this venue as the wicket gets better to bat on as the match progresses.

Average first innings score

199 (In the only full T20 match played at this venue in this season)

Record of chasing teams

Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

AA vs OV Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Auckland Aces

Robert O’ Donnell, Mark Chapman, Danru Ferns, Martin Guptill, Ben Horne, Kyle Jamieson, Louis Delport, Glenn Phillips, Sean Solia, Will Somerville, Ross Ter Braak

Bench: 

Ben Lister

Otago Volts

Neil Broom, Max Chu, Jacob Duffy, Josh Finnie, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Mitchell McClenaghan, Dale Phillips, Michael Rippon, Hamish Rutherford, Nathan Smith

Bench:

Michael Rae

AA vs OV Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Neil Broom is the highest run-scorer for his team in this season. He has scored 245 runs at a strike rate of 138. He can be a crucial asset for Otago Volts in this upcoming  match also,

Mitchell McClenaghan is in decent form with the ball this season. He has scalped 9 wickets in this tournament so far. He can also score some handy runs with the bat at the lower middle order.

Sean Solia is the highest run-scorer for Auckland in this series. He has amassed 222 runs at a strike-rate of close to 130 in eight matches has played.

Auckland Aces’ all-rounder Glenn Phillips is in tremendous form with both bat and ball. He has scored 121 runs and scalped 3 wickets in a total of seven matches he played in this tournament.

Michael Rippon has been in decent with the ball. However, he is not that good with the bat. He has picked up 9 wickets and also scored 90 runs in this league so far. He can do well in this upcoming match also.

Anaru Kitchen is in brilliant form with both bat and ball in this season so far. He has scored 188 runs at a strike-rate of 144 and also picked up 4 wickets in the 8 matches he has played for his team.

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Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Anaru Kitchen, Sean Solia

Vice-Captain Options – Michael Rippon, Glenn Phillips

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AA vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Horne

Batters – Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Robert O’ Donnell

All-Rounders – Glenn Phillips (vc), Sean Solia, Michael Rippon, Anaru Kitchen (c)

Bowlers – Ross Ter Braak, Mitchell McClenaghan, Will Somerville

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AA vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Horne

Batters – Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Robert O’ Donnell

All-Rounders – Glenn Phillips, Sean Solia (c), Michael Rippon (vc), Anaru Kitchen

Bowlers – Mitchell McClenaghan, Will Somerville, Kyle Jamieson

Expert Advice:

It is advisable to pick more all-rounders in your Dream11 Fantasy teams, as they can get you some crucial points with both bat and ball.

Today’s AA vs OV Probable Winners:

Otago Volts are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.