CS vs OV, Super Smash 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 19th match (Source: x.com)
Central Districts (CS) and Otago (OV) go toe-to-toe with each other in the ongoing edition of the Super Smash League. Match No. 19 is all set to be played on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, at McLean Park in Napier at 10:00 IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 27 on Friday, the 19th at the University Oval in Dunedin at 8:30 IST. Ahead of this game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
Otago has played six matches so far with two victories and three defeats to their name. Their one encounter ended with no result. With ten points and a net run rate of -2.023, they are placed in the fourth position in the table.
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Meanwhile, the Districts have also played six games with just one win and three losses. Their two fixtures also ended with no result. With eight points and an NRR of -0.522, they are placed in the fifth spot in the table.
CS vs OV, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Central Districts: L-L-W-L-L
Otago: W-L-W-L-L
CS vs OV, Match 19: Pitch Report
The wicket at McLean Park in Napier is supportive and helpful for the batters more than the bowlers. A high-scoring game could be on the cards for this contest.
CS vs OV, Match 19: Top Player Picks
Doug Bracewell (CS)
- Doug Bracewell is the leading run-scorer for the Districts so far
- The right-handed player has hit 130 runs in four innings at an average of 43.33 with one half-century
Dane Cleaver (CS)
- Dane Cleaver has racked up the second-most runs after Bracewell for the Districts
- The right-handed wicketkeeper batter is averaging 26
- His scores are 11, 42, 47, 0 and 29 thus far
Dean Foxcroft (OV)
- Skipper Dean Foxcroft has amassed the most runs for Otago in the ongoing competition
- The right-hander has struck 143 runs in five innings at an average of 36 with two fifties to his name
Glenn Phillips (OV)
- Destructive New Zealander Glenn Phillips has played only two matches but has had an impact in both
- The right-handed middle-order player scored 38 against Canterbury and an unbeaten 53 against Northern Districts last time out
Hamish Rutherford (OV)
- Hamish Rutherford has mustered the second-most runs for Otago this season
- The left-hander is averaging 20.00 with one half-century under his belt
CS vs OV, Match 19: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Bracewell | 130 Runs in 4 Innings | 57.75 |
| Dane Cleaver | 129 Runs in 5 Innings | 55.5 |
| Dean Foxcroft | 143 Runs in 5 Innings | 45.6 |
| Glenn Phillips | 100 Runs in 5 Innings | 86 |
| Hamish Rutherford | 91 Runs in 2 Innings | 32.8 |
CS vs OV, Match 19: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If OV bowls first | Dean Foxcroft | Glenn Phillips |
| If OV bats first | Glenn Phillips | Dean Foxcroft |
CS vs OV, Match 19: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Otago might edge past the Districts in this contest. So load your Fantasy-XI side with a majority of the Otago players to fetch more points.
CS vs OV, Match 19: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Dane Cleaver
Batters: Will Young, Hamish Rutherford, Dale Phillips
All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Dean Foxcroft, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Bevan Small, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller
Captain: Glenn Phillips
Vice-captain: Dean Foxcroft
CS: 5 Players, OV: 6 Players
CS vs OV, Match 19: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Dane Cleaver, Max Chu
Batters: Tom Bruce, Hamish Rutherford, Llew Johnson
All-rounders: Doug Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Jake Gibson
Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox
Captain: Glenn Phillips
Vice-captain: Dane Cleaver
CS: 6 Players, OV: 5 Players
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