Dream11: OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 3

OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 3

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 29, 2024 03:37 IST

Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces Dream11 Prediction

The third match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will see Otago Volts (OV) square off against Auckland Aces (AA) at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Sunday, December 29. Here's all you need to know about the OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and pitch report.

The Aces' last match against Northern Districts was abandoned due to rain. The Volts, meanwhile, had a great start to the 2024-25 season. They won their first match against Canterbury Kings by 10 runs. Otago batted first and scored 165-9 before bowling out Canterbury for 155.

The two teams have played 33 head-to-head matches, with Auckland winning 19 and losing 13. One match was abandoned due to rain.

OV vs AA Match Details

The third match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on December 29 at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra at 8:55 a.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Match: OV vs AA, 3rd Match

Date and Time: December 29, 2024; 8:55 a.m. IST

Venue: Molyneux Park, Alexandra

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra is good for batters. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and tscore a lot of runs. Fans can expect a high-scoring match. The last match between Otago Volts and Canterbury Kings saw 320 runs scored for the loss of 19 wickets.

OV vs AA Form Guide

OV - W

AA - N/R

OV vs AA Probable Playing XIs

OV

No injury update

Max Chu (wk), Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Leo Carter, Ben Lockrose, Dean Foxcroft, Andrew Hazeldine, Jake Gibson, Matthew Bacon, Mason Clarke

AA

No injury update

Mark Chapman, Sean Solia, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), William O’Donnell, Danru Ferns, Jock McKenzie, Bevon Jacobs, Ben Lister, Adithya Ashok, Martin Guptill

OV vs AA Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Max Chu

Chu is the best wicketkeeper pick. He's expected to bat in the top order and was in exceptional form in recent matches. He scored 82 off 46 balls in the last match. Cam Fletcher is another good option.

Batters

Martin Guptill

Chapman and Martin Guptill are the two best batter picks. Guptill is a hard hitter. He played well in recent matches. Dale Phillips is another good option.

All-rounders

Dean Foxcroft

Sean Solia and Foxcroft are the best all-rounder picks. Foxcroft bats in the top order and also bowls. He scored 12 runs and took two wickets in the last match. Jake Gibson is another good option.

Bowlers

Ben Lister

The top bowler picks are Matthew Bacon and Lister. Lister has a good record at the venue. Danru Ferns is another good option.

OV vs AA match captain and vice-captain choices

Dean Foxcroft

Foxcroft is the most crucial pick from the Volts, as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He bat sin the top order and also bowls.

Martin Guptill

Guptill is one of the most crucial picks from the Aces. He's in top form. He's expected to bat in the top order and has been in great form recently.

Five must-picks for OV vs AA, 3rd Match

Dean Foxcroft

Sean Solia

Martin Guptill

Max Chu

Ben Lister

Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it's advisable to make a team accordingly. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain could be the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.