WF vs OV, Super Smash 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 14 [Source: @SuperSmashNZ/x.com]
The Wellington Firebirds (WF) will be up against the Otago Volts (OV) in the 14th match of the 20th season of Super Smash T20 2024-25. This match will be played at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand on Tuesday, January 14th 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 Wellington Firebirds lost two games and won one game of the Super Smash T20 2024-25 season so far; they have lost the last game against the Central Stags by 6 wickets. Tim Robinson again was excellent with the bat and scored 89 runs from 57 deliveries; Ben Sears was the highest wicket-taker and got 2 wickets in that game. Currently with 4 points on board and a net run rate of -0.241 from three games, the Wellington Firebirds are at the bottom of the points table.
On the other hand, the Otago Volts are having a good season so far; they have won their last game against the Central Stags by 8 wickets. Jamal Todd scored 51 runs off 28 balls, and Dale Phillips scored 35 runs off 11 balls; Luke Georgeson picked up 2 wickets in that match. With three wins, one loss, and one abandoned match from five games and a net run rate of +1.316, the Otago Volts are at the top position in the points table currently.
WF vs OV Head-to-Head Record in T20 Matches
Matches | Wellington Firebirds won | Otago Volts won | No Result |
---|---|---|---|
10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
WF vs OV Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Condition |
---|---|
Weather | Partly Sunny |
Pitch | Sporting Wicket |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be a blend of sunshine and clouds. The temperature will be in-between 18°C-13°C and there is 4% chance of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The Basin Reserve in Wellington is known for its green pitches, favouring fast bowlers early on. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to lose its green tinge, becoming more batsman-friendly. Wind can play a significant role in influencing the conditions. The skipper winning the toss might prefer to bat first on this ground depending upon the past records.
Basin Reserve, Wellington - 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.
WF vs OV Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players | Tournament Stats | Fantasy Points |
---|---|---|
Dean Foxcroft | 120 Runs and 7 Wickets in 5 Matches | 391 |
Dale Phillips | 111 Runs in 5 Matches | 258 |
Andrew Hazeldine | 7 Wickets in 5 Matches | 237 |
Ben Lockrose | 6 Wickets in 5 Matches | 215 |
Tim Robinson | 146 Runs in 2 Matches | 212 |
Hot Picks for WF vs OV Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
---|---|
Wellington Firebirds | |
Tim Robinson | Batter |
Logan van Beek | All-rounder |
Tom Blundell | Wicketkeeper |
Otago Volts | |
Dean Foxcroft | All-rounder |
Dale Phillips | Batter |
Jamal Todd | Batter |
WF vs OV Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
---|---|---|
Small League Contests | Dean Foxcroft | Tom Blundell |
Head to Head Contests | Dean Foxcrof | Tim Robinson |
Grand League Contests | Tim Robinson | Dale Phillips |
WF vs OV Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell
Batters: Dale Phillips, Tim Robinson, Muhammad Abbas, Llew Johnson
All-rounders: Logan van Beek, Dean Foxcroft, Luke Georgeson
Bowlers: Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon
Captain: Dean Foxcroft
Vice-captain: Tom Blundell
WF vs OV Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell
Batters: Dale Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Jamal Todd
All-rounders: Logan van Beek, Dean Foxcroft, Peter Younghusband
Bowlers: Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, James Hartshorn
Captain: Tim Robinson
Vice-captain: Dale Phillips
WF vs OV Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.