ND vs OV, Super Smash League 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
Northern Districts (ND) and Otago (OV) face each other in the ongoing edition of the Super Smash League. The 15th match is all set to be played on a Super Saturday, January 06th, 2024, at Seddon Park in Hamilton at 10:00 IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 30 on Tuesday, January 23rd 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 encounter.
The Districts have not made a good start to their campaign as they have played three matches with just one victory and two defeats to their name. With four points and a net run rate of -0.400, they are at rock bottom in the sixth position in the table.'
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Meanwhile, Otago have made a poor and bad start to their season as they have played five games with one win and three losses. Their one encounter with Canterbury ended with no result. With six points and an NRR of -3.001, they are placed above the Knights in the fifth spot in the table.
ND vs OV, Team Form Guide
Northern Districts: L-L-W-W-W
Otago: L-W-L-L-L
ND vs OV, Match 15: Pitch Report
The track in Seddon Park in Hamilton is a belter and a high-scoring encounter could be on the cards. Side batting first may look to post big total on the board and defend it.
ND vs OV, Match 15: Top Player Picks
Jeet Raval (ND)
- Jeet Raval is the leading run-getter for the Districts so far this season.
- The left-handed player has struck 130 runs at an average of 43.33 with two half-centuries to his name.
Tim Seifert (ND)
- Wicketkeeper batter Tim Seifert is averaging 24.00 for the Districts.
- The right-handed opening batter has already got one good score of 43 under his belt.
Hamish Rutherford (OV)
- Hamish Rutherford has struck the most runs for Otago so far in this campaign.
- The left-handed opening batter has an average of 24.25 with one fifty under his belt.
Glenn Phillips (OV)
- Star New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips played his first game of the ongoing competition last time out.
- The destructive middle-order player hit 38 off 30 which included two fours and as many maximums.
ND vs OV, Match 15: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jeet Raval | 130 Runs in 3 Innings | |
| Tim Seifert | 48 Runs in 2 Innings | |
| Hamish Rutherford | 97 Runs in 4 Innings | |
| Glenn Phillips | 38 Runs in 1 Innings |
ND vs OV, Match 15: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If OV bowls first | Hamish Rutherford | Glenn Phillips |
| If OV bats first | Glenn Phillips | Hamish Rutherford |
ND vs OV, Match 15: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Otago might just edge past the Districts in this contest. So bank on their players to fetch more points for your Fantasy-XI team.
ND vs OV, Match 15: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
Batters: Jeet Raval, Hamish Rutherford, Dale Phillips
All-rounders: Scott Kuggeleijn, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft
Bowlers: Neil Wagner, Tim Pringle, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller
Captain: Glenn Phillips
Vice-captain: Hamish Rutherford
ND: 5 Players, OV: 6 Players
ND vs OV, Match 15: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Max Chu
Batters: Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke, Hamish Rutherford
All-rounders: Brett Hampton, Glenn Phillips, Jake Gibson
Bowlers: Neil Wagner, Jacob Duffy, Andrew Hazeldine
Captain: Tim Seifert
Vice-captain: Glenn Phillips
ND: 5 Players, OV: 6 Players
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