AA vs OV, Siper Smash 2025: Dream11 Predictions for Match 23 [Source: @SuperSmashNZ/x.com]
The Auckland Aces (AA) will be up against the Otago Volts (OV) in the 23rd match of the 20th season of Super Smash T20 2024-25. This match will be played at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 8:55 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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The Auckland Aces have played seven matches and won only two matches out of it so far in this tournament, the most recent one against the Wellington Firebirds, and won that match by 53 runs. Simon Keene has scored a brilliant 81 runs off 35 balls, and Martin Guptill has scored 82 runs off 49 deliveries, while Danru Ferns grabbed 4 wickets in the bowling section in the last game for the Aces. With 12 points and a net run rate of -0.15, the Aces are in the fourth position in the points table currently.
The Otago Volts are having a good season so far; they have lost their last game against the Wellington Firebirds by 33 runs. Max Chu, Glenn Phillips, and Llew Johnson batted well in the last game, while there were no noteworthy performances from the bowling section in that match. With four wins, three losses, and one abandoned match from eight games and a net run rate of +0.545, the Otago Volts are in the second position in the points table currently.
AA vs OV Head-to-Head Record in last 10 T20 Matches
Matches | Auckland Aces | Otago Volts | No Result |
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10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
AA vs OV Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Condition |
---|---|
Weather | Sunny and Breezy |
Pitch | Batting Friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will likely to be mostly sunny and pleasant; breezy in the afternoon. The temperature will be in-between 25°C-17°C and there is 9% chance of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The surface at Eden Park in Auckland is generally good for batting. Fast bowlers also get a lot of assistance from the strip. It's an extremely small ground as a high-scoring match could be on the cards. However, as the game progresses, spinners are expected to play a more influential role, taking advantage of the pitch’s gradual loss of pace.
Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland - Record of Chasing Teams
Only 1 match have been played at the Basin Reserve so far in this tournament, and the match won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground depending upon the recent records.
AA vs OV Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players | Tournament Stats | Fantasy Points |
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Jock McKenzie | 85 Runs and 10 Wickets in 5 Matches | 467 |
Max Chu | 225 Runs in 6 Matches | 416 |
Danru Ferns | 11 Wickets in 5 Matches | 376 |
Dale Phillips | 166 Runs in 8 Matches | 348 |
Ben Lockrose | 9 Wickets in 8 Matches | 338 |
Hot Picks for AA vs OV Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
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Auckland Aces | |
Martin Guptill | Batter |
Sean Solia | All-rounder |
Danru Ferns | Bowler |
Otago Volts | |
Glenn Phillips | All-rounder |
Max Chu | Wicketkeeper |
Jacob Duffy | Bowler |
AA vs OV Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
---|---|---|
Small League Contests | Max Chu | Simon Keene |
Head to Head Contests | Martin Guptill | Danru Ferns |
Grand League Contests | Martin Guptill | Glenn Phillips |
AA vs OV Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Max Chu
Batters: Bevon Jacobs, Martin Guptill, Leo Carter
All-rounders: Jock McKenzie, Simon Keene, Luke Georgeson, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Danru Ferns, Angus Olliver, Ben Lockrose
Captain: Max Chu
Vice-captain: Simon Keene
AA vs OV Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Max Chu
Batters: Dale Phillips, Martin Guptill, Llew Johnson
All-rounders: Jock McKenzie, Simon Keene, William O’Donnell, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Danru Ferns, Jacob Duff, Ben Lockrose
Captain: Martin Guptill
Vice-captain: Glenn Phillips
WF vs AA Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-3-4-3 combination will be ideal for the game.