Super Smash 2021-22, Match 23: AA vs OV Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview

Auckland Aces will be up against Otago Volts in the 23rd match of the Super Smash 2021-22 on Saturday (January 13). When both the teams face each other, Auckland Aces Walk off with an 8-wicket triumph and will be looking to replicate the same in the upcoming match. Currently, they are positioned at the 5th spot with 12 points in their bag.

On the other hand, Otago Volts are going through a bad phase in this Super Smash tournament. They have lost 6 matches on the trot, including their last defeat against Wellington Firebirds. They are rooted on the league table with only one win from eight matches they played.

Match Details

Auckland Aces vs Otago Volts, Match 23

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Date & Time: 13th December at 7:10 AM IST and 3:40 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report

The batters will have an upper hand over the bowlers. Since it’s a drop-in pitch, the bowlers need to work hard for the wickets. It will be interesting to see how the surface behaves in this match.

Probable Playing XIs for AA vs OV

Auckland Aces

Graeme Beghin, Cole Briggs, George Worker, Glenn Philipps, Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), Sean Solia, William Somerville, Lockie Ferguson, Adithya Ashok, Ben Lister

Otago Volts

Hamish Rutherford (c), Josh Tasman Jones, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Llew Johnson, Beckham Wheeler-Greenall, Max Chu (wk), Angus Mckenzie, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon

Top picks for AA vs OV Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Auckland Aces

Glenn Phillips has looked in good touch with the bat in the previous match against Canterbury Kings. He scored 53 off 27 balls that includes 3 fours and 5 sixes and picked up a wicket as well.

Lockie Ferguson will lead the bowling attack for Auckland Aces in the upcoming match. He has taken 10 wickets from six matches at an economy of well below 7.

Top Picks – Otago Volts

The skipper of Otago Volts, Hamish Rutherford is a must-have player in your fantasy teams. He has piled up 198 runs at an average of 28.28 and has a strike rate of well around 135. 

Anaru Kitchen is the other must-have player in your fantasy teams. The latter has scored 145 runs with the bat and scalped 7 wickets at an economy is 6.75.

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

Ben Horne, Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Robert O’Donnell, Josh Tasman Jones, Anaru Kitchen (C), Sean Solia, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson (VC), Ben Lister, Angus McKenzie

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

Glenn Phillips (C), Hamish Rutherford (VC), George Worker, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Sean Solia, Beckham Wheeler-Greenall, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Bacon, Ben Lister, Adithya Ashok

Today’s AA vs OV Probable Winners

Auckland Aces 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.