The Auckland Aces (AA) will take on the Otago Volts (OV) in the 23rd match of the Super Smash 2021-22 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
Auckland Aces started their Super Smash 2021-22 campaign with two successive losses before winning three on the trot. However, they will head into this game on the back of a loss at the hands of Canterbury. Meanwhile, the Otago Volts have one win, six losses and a no-result to their name so far. They are currently languishing at the bottom of the Super Smash 2021-22 points table.
AA vs OV Probable Playing 11 today
Auckland Aces: George Worker, Glenn Phillips, Sean Solia, Mark Chapman, Graeme Beghin, Robert O’Donnell (c), Ben Horne (wk), William Somerville, Lockie Ferguson, Adithya Ashok, Ben Lister
Otago Volts: Hamish Rutherford (c), Dale Phillips, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Llew Johnson, Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon, Max Chu (wk), Angus McKenzie, Jacob Duffy, Michael Rae
Match Details
AA vs OV, 23rd Match, Super Smash 2021-22
Date & Time: January 15th 2022, 6:10 AM IST
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Pitch Report
The track at Eden Park in Auckland is generally a good one to bat on, with the ball coming nicely on to the bat. Moreover, the short boundaries will also play into the batters' hands. However, there could be some movement with the new ball while spinners may find a bit of turn off the surface as well.
Today’s AA vs OV Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicketkeeper
Glenn Phillips mustered 67 runs at a strike rate of 167.50 in two Super Smash 2021-22 games. He is also safe behind the stumps.
Batter
Hamish Rutherford is the Otago Volts' leading run-scorer in the Super Smash 2021-22, amassing 198 runs in seven innings.
All-rounder
Anaru Kitchen has made a big impact with both the bat and ball. He has scored 145 runs in addition to taking seven wickets.
Bowler
Lockie Ferguson has picked up 10 wickets in just six Super Smash 2021-22 encounters.
Top 5 best players to pick in AA vs OV Dream11 Prediction Team
Anaru Kitchen (OV): 432 points
Lockie Ferguson (AA): 366 points
Hamish Rutherford (OV): 357 points
Michael Rippon (OV): 313 points
Mark Chapman (AA): 238 points
Important stats for AA vs OV Dream11 Prediction Team
Anaru Kitchen: 145 runs & 7 wickets
Hamish Rutherford: 198 runs
Lockie Ferguson: 10 wickets
Mark Chapman: 154 runs
AA vs OV Dream 11 Prediction (Super Smash 2021-22)
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Glenn Phillips, Ben Horne, Hamish Rutherford, Mark Chapman, Nick Kelly, Michael Rippon, Anaru Kitchen, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Angus McKenzie
Captain: Anaru Kitchen. Vice-captain: Glenn Phillips.
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Glenn Phillips, Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, George Worker, Mark Chapman, Michael Rippon, Anaru Kitchen, Sean Solia, Lockie Ferguson, Adithya Ashok, Angus McKenzie
Captain: Mark Chapman. Vice-captain: Hamish Rutherford.
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