OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - Super Smash T20 2024-25, Match 16

OV vs ND, Super Smash 2024-25: Dream11 Predictions For Match 16 [Source: @edged_and_gone_, @OtagoCricket/x.com]

The Otago Volts (OV) will be up against the Northern Districts (ND) in the 16th match of the 20th season of Super Smash T20 2024-25. This match will be played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, New Zealand on Thursday, January 16th 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 Otago Volts are having an excellent season so far; they have won their last game against the Wellington Firebird by 15 runs. Max Chu scored 37 runs off 23 balls, and Dale Phillips scored 45 runs off 25 balls; Jacob Duffy picked up 3 wickets in that match. With four wins, one loss, and one abandoned match from six games and a net run rate of +1.18, the Otago Volts are at the top position in the points table currently.

On the other hand, the Northern Districts have had a mixed start to their Super Smash T20 2024-25 journey so far. In their fourth and recent game against the Auckland Aces, they got the victory by 5 wickets. Katene Clarke was brilliant with the bat and scored 90 runs, Robert O’Donnell also batted excellently and scored 73 off 38 balls while Neil Wagner got 2 wickets in that match. With two wins, one loss, and one abandoned game in four matches, the Northern Districts are currently in the third position in the points table.

OV vs ND Head-to-Head Record in last 10 T20 Matches

OV vs ND Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be a blend of sunshine and clouds. The temperature will be in-between 18°C-11°C and there is 1% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - The University Oval’s cricket track proves to be a batter’s haven, allowing players to accumulate significant runs. Nonetheless, bowlers can apply pressure in the opening overs through skillful swing and movement. As the game unfolds, spinners may also come into play. The skipper winning the toss might prefer to bat first on this ground depending upon the past records.

OV vs ND Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

Hot Picks for OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips

OV vs ND Captain and Vice-captain

OV vs ND Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Ben Pomare, Max Chu
Batters: Dale Phillips,Robert O’Donnell, Jeet Raval
All-rounders: Kristian Clarke, Dean Foxcroft,
Bowlers: Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Rohit Gulati, Neil Wagner

Captain: Robert O’Donnell
Vice-captain: Max Chu

OV vs ND Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Max Chu
Batters: Dale Phillips,Robert O’Donnell, Katene Clarke, Llew Johnson
All-rounders: Luke Georgeson, Dean Foxcroft
Bowlers: Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Jacob Duffy, Neil Wagner

Captain: Dean Foxcroft
Vice-captain: Dale Phillips

OV vs ND Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-2-4 or 2-3-2-4 combination will be ideal for the game.

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