Ford Trophy 2021-22, Match 3: WF vs OV Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Wellington Firebirds will square off with Otago Volts in the 3rd match of the Ford Trophy 2021-22 on Wednesday. Wellington Firebirds have named a strong 12 members squad led by seamer Hamish Bennett. They had a great run in the last edition and reached the Preliminary Finals, but eventually lost to Northern Districts by 138 runs (D/L Method). They will be looking forward to improving on their performances and want to go one step further in this edition.

Otago Volts on the other hand had a roller coaster ride in the last edition. With 5 wins and 5 losses they finished 4th in the standings with 20 points and failed to make it to the finals. Hamish Rutherford and his men will be eager to get back onto the field, and start the tournament with a win.

Match Details:

Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts, Match 3

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Date & Time: December 1st at 3:30 AM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time

Pitch Report:

It’s a genuine batting surface where the team batting first has a good track record of winning matches. It’s difficult to chase the targets, especially under the lights. Seamers will get an early advantage in the powerplay. It’s a 270-280 kind of a wicket and whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for WF vs OV:

Wellington Firebirds

Finn Allen, Jakob Bhula, Michael Bracewell, Jamie Gibson, Troy Johnson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Michael Snedden, Logan Van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Hamish Bennett (c)

Otago Volts

Hamish Rutherford (c), Matt Bacon, Michael Rippon, Neil Broom, Max Chu, Jacob Duffy, Jake Gibson, Nick Kelly, Angus Mckenzie, Travis Muller, Dale Phillips

WF vs OV Top Picks for WF vs OV Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Wellington Firebirds

Finn Allen is an upcoming talented young wicketkeeper batter. He had a good last edition with the bat for Wellington Firebirds. In 7 matches, he struck 241 runs at an average of 34.42 with the best score of 128.

Troy Johnson emerged as the leading run-scorer for Wellington Firebirds in the last season. In 10 matches, he mustered 370 runs at an average of 41.11 with the highest score of 113.

Top Picks – Otago Volts

New Zealand international, Neil Broom was the top performer for Otago Volts in the last edition. In 10 matches, he racked up 328 runs at an average of 36.44 which included 4 half-centuries.

Hamish Rutherford will be the key man for Otago Volts at the top of the order. In 7 matches in the last season, he amassed 281 runs at an average of 40.14 with the best score of 102.

WF vs OV Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Finn Allen (vc), Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford (c), Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly, Michael Rippon, Michael Bracewell, Peter Younghusband, Hamish Bennett, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller

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

Finn Allen, Neil Broom (vc), Hamish Rutherford, Dale Phillips, Jakob Bhula, Michael Rippon, Michael Bracewell (c), Logan Van Beek, Hamish Bennett, Nathan Smith, Travis Muller

Today’s WF vs OV Probable Winners:

Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.

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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.