Otago will be Wellington’s first opponent in Super Smash 2022-2023. After losing to Canterbury in the Eliminator, Wellington finished third the previous year. Otago, on the other hand, finished last in the season with just one victory out of ten.
A winning start to the tournament will be important to both teams. Players like Devon Conway and Bean Sears are absent from Wellington’s squad, which has been named. Otago is yet to name its crew.
Wellington vs Otago Match details :
| Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Match 2 – Super Smash | |
| Date | 24th December 2022 |
| Time | 7:10 AM IST, 1:40 AM GMT 2:40 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
Wellington vs Otago Weather Report :
On the day of the match, it is expected to be 28°C, with a humidity of 81% and a wind speed of 18 km/hr. During the game, there is also a chance of precipitation.
Wellington vs Otago Pitch report :
At the Basin Reserve, a high-scoring game is expected, with the pacers likely to get some swing early on. The batters should benefit from the ball’s smooth skid to the bat. However, they should be wary of the opportunities for turns in the middle overs, which result in a lively battle between the bat and the ball. With 160-170 being par at the Basin Reserve, wickets in hand will be important for both teams.
Wellington vs Otago Prediction :
Both teams will be eager to finish the league stages on a winning note and carry that momentum forward because they have already qualified for the playoffs. This game is expected to go in Wellington Firebirds’ favor.
Wellington vs Otago Fantasy tips :
Over the years, Logan van Beek has impressed Wellington. He finished with 160 runs, including 50 in the most recent Super Smash. He will probably dominate once more. This time, the batting attack will be led by Troy Johnson. In the previous edition, he played seven matches and scored 140 runs, and he is likely to continue his good form this time around.
Wellington vs Otago Dream 11 :
- Wicket Keepers — D Conway
- Batters — F Allen, N Kelly, D Phillips, H Rutherford
- All-rounders — M Bracewell, M Rippon, G Phillips
- Bowlers — A Milne, O Newton, J Duffy
Wellington vs Otago Where to watch :
The 2nd match of Dream11 sponsored Men’s Super Smash T20, 2022/23 will be played between Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on 24th December at 07:10 AM IST. Sony Sports Network will be telecasting the Dream11 Super Smash, 2022-23 while the live streaming will be on Sony Liv App and Website.
Wellington vs Otago Playing XIs :
Wellington Firebirds:
Finn Allen, Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly, Callum McLachlan(wk), Iain McPeake, Adam Milne, Nathan Smith/Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Logan Van Beek, Michael Snedden, Peter Younghusband(c).
Otago Volts:
Dale Phillips, Hamish Rutherford(c), Dean Foxcroft, Josh Finnie, Llew Johnson, Michael Rippon, Matt Bacon/Jake Gibson, Jacob Duffy, Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lockrose, Michael Rae