OV vs AA
The Match between Otago Volts and Auckland Aces [ OV vs AA ] will be an exciting one with both the teams having quality players in their side.
MATCH DETAILS
This Match is the 17th match of the Plunkett Shield played between Otago Volts and Auckland Aces at the Queen’s Park Oval on 18th March, 3:00 am IST.
MATCH PREVIEW
The Match between Otago Volts and Auckland Aces is the 17th match of the Plunkett Shield. The preparation of both the teams are in full swing.
Both the teams will be eyeing for a win. We can expect a thriller and a nail biting contest between them.
OV vs AA WEATHER REPORT
The weather at Queen’s Park Oval is clear without any chances of rain. The temperature will hover around 24 Degree Celsius.
OV vs AA PITCH REPORT
The pitch at Queen’s Park Oval will be more suited for the batsman with very little assistance to the bowlers.
Team winning the toss would most probably bat first and set up a good total.
AVERAGE FIRST INNINGS TOTAL
348
BEST COMBINATION
2-3-3-3
OV vs AA PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Otago Volts
Matthew Bacon, Max Chu (wk), Jacob Duffy, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Travis Muller, Dale Phillips, Michael Rae, Mitch Renwick, Michael Rippon, Hamish Rutherford, Nathan Smith
Bench
Not Available
Auckland Aces
Sean Solia, William O Donnell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Robert O Donnell, Ben Horne (wk), Ross ter Braak, William Somerville, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Olly Pringle
Bench
Not available
INJURY AND AVAILABILTY NEWS ( OV vs AA )
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OV vs AA TOP PICKS
Anaru Kitchen
Anaru Kitchen is a decent spin bowling all-rounder for Otago Volts. He has smashed 122 runs and took a wicket in the last two matches. He is expected to continue his good form.
Hamish Rutherford
Hamish Rutherford opens the innings for Otago Volts. He has scored 114 runs in the last two matches. He has a lot of responsibility to provide a good start to the team.
Sean Solia
Sean Solia is a brilliant medium pace all-rounder for Auckland Aces. He can score quick runs at the death but his main ability is his medium pace bowling. He grabbed 11 wickets in the last two matches and is expected to continue to do so.
Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill is an experienced right-handed explosive batsman from Auckland Aces who opens the innings for them. He has smashed 93 runs in the last two matches.
CAPTAIN AND VICE CAPTAIN SELECTION
Captain Choices: Sean Solia/ Martin Guptill
Vice Captain Choices: Anaru Kitchen/ Hamish Rutherford
OV vs AA DREAM TEAM
Small League Team
Grand League Team
EXPECTED WINNER IN THE MATCH
Auckland Aces are expected to win this match as they have a lot of match winners in their squad which gives them an edge over Otago Volts.
Note: The Dream 11 teams, predictions, match results, expected lineups, Captain and vice captain choices are based on my individual research.