Dream11: OV vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 4

The 4th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will see Otago Volts (OV) squaring off against Central Stags (CS) at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Tuesday, December 31. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the OV vs CS Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

Central Stags will be playing their first match. Otago Volts, on the other hand, won their first match against Canterbury Kings by 10 runs. Otago Volts smashed 165 runs at a loss of 9 wickets and were able to restrict Canterbury Kings for just 155 runs. Their last match against Auckland Aces was abandoned due to rain.

These two teams have played 36 head-to-head matches. Central Stags won a total of 18 head-to-head matches while Otago Volts have been victorious in 13 matches. Five matches were abandoned due to rain.

OV vs CS Match Details

The 4th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on December 31 at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra. The game is set to take place at 8:55 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

OV vs CS, 4th Match

Date and Time: 31st December 2024, 8:55 AM IST

Venue: Molyneux Park, Alexandra

Pitch Report

The pitch at Molyneux Park in Alexandra is good for batters. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and try to score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match in both innings.

The last match between Otago Volts and Auckland Aces was played at this venue. A total of 132 runs were scored at a loss of 10 wickets in just 18 overs before the match was affected due to the rain.

OV vs CS Form Guide

OV - N/R W

CS - Will be playing their first match

OV vs CS Probable Playing XI

OV Playing XI

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

CS Playing XI

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Tom Bruce (c), Curtis Heaphy, Jack Boyle, Dane Cleaver (wk), William Clark, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Joey Field, Ewald Schreuder, Ajaz Patel, Toby Findlay

OV vs CS Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Max Chu

Max Chu is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and was in exceptional form in the recent franchise matches. He smashed 82 runs in just 46 balls in the first match. Dane Cleaver is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.

Batters

Tom Bruce

Dean Phillips and Tom Bruce are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Bruce is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He played exceptionally well in the recent franchise cricket matches. Leo Carter is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Dean Foxcroft

William Clark and Dean Foxcroft are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match.

Foxcroft will bat in the top order and bowl a good quota of overs in today's match. He smashed 12 runs and took 2 wickets in the first match. Toby Findlay is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Matthew Bacon

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Matthew Bacon and Blair Tickner. Both the pacers can take a lot of wickets at this venue.

Bacon has an exceptional venue record and can take a lot of wickets in today's match. Andrew Hazeldine is another good bowler for today's match.

OV vs CS match captain and vice-captain choices

Dean Foxcroft

Dean Foxcroft is the most crucial pick from Otago Volts as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. He smashed 12 runs and took 2 wickets in the first match.

Max Chu

Max Chu is another crucial pick from the Otago Volts squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He is expected to bat in the top order and was in great form both in the recent franchise cricket matches. He smashed 82 runs in the first match.

5 Must-Picks for OV vs CS, 4th Match

Dean Foxcroft

Max Chu

Blair Tickner

Matthew Bacon

Tom Bruce

Otago Volts vs Central Stags Match Expert Tips

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