WF vs OV Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of Super-Smash T20, 2021 match between Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts.
WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, 19th T20 Match Preview:
Wellington Firebirds will lock horns with Otago Volts in the 19th match of the Super-Smash T20, 2021 on Thursday.
The Firebirds, led by Michael Bracewell, are placed fifth in the table with eight points from five matches and a net run rate of -0.256. They will be going into the game on the back of a five-wicket win over the Volts.
After winning the toss, the Volts scored 166 for seven. Anaru Kitchen’s 34-ball 54 led the charge for the Volts.
Thereafter, the Firebirds tracked the target down in 19.2 overs. Tim Robinson scored 65 runs off 49 balls with the help of eight fours and one six. Nathan Smith’s quickfire 18-ball 38 took the Firebirds past the finish line.
The Volts, led by Hamish Rutherford, meanwhile, are languishing at the bottom of the table with six points from seven matches. Their net run rate of -1.049 is also the worst among the participating teams. The Volts will be going into the next game after an eight-wicket loss to Auckland.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, the Volts scored 129 for the loss of nine wickets. Nick Kelly was the only bright spot for the Volts as he made 58 off 39 with the help of five fours and three sixes. Auckland chased the target in 17.1 overs after fifties from George Worker and Mark Chapman.
WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, 19th T20 Match Details:
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Date & Time: 6th Jan, at 07:10 AM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, Pitch Report:
The pitch in Wellington is generally an excellent one for batting and bowlers won’t have much room for error. The track won’t change character and hence, batting second should be the preferred option for both teams.
WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, Probable Playing XIs:
WF: Finn Allen (wk), Tim Robinson/Jakob Bhula, Troy Johnson, Michael Bracewell (c), Jimmy Neesham, Jamie Gibson, Nathan Smith, Peter Younghusband, Logan Van Beek, Ben Sears, Hamish Bennett
OV : Hamish Rutherford (c), Josh Tasman Jones, Neil Broom, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Llew Johnson, Beckham Wheeler-Greenall, Max Chu (wk), Angus Mckenzie, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon
Top Picks for WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, Dream11 Prediction, and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
WF
Finn Allen needs to rise to the occasion and contribute more with the bat. He has managed to score 109 runs in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 21.8 and an astonishing strike rate of 198.18.
Michael Bracewell has done justice to his role so far. In 4 matches in this tournament, he has scored 106 runs at an average of 35.33 and has also picked up 3 wickets.
Logan Van Beek is a pace bowler and handy lower order batsman. He is an experienced player who can be relied upon under pressure situations. He will bowl at death and hence has good chance of picking wickets. He has picked 6 wickets so far in this tournament.
Jimmy Neesham is a batting all-rounder who can hit the ball cleanly. He will bat in middle order and bowl medium pace. He can score good amount of runs in this match if top order fails. He is type of a player who can contribute in all 3 departments.
Nathan Smith is a bowling all-rounder who will bowl with new ball and bat in middle order. He bowls with good pace and hits the deck hard. He is a handy batsman who can be useful if top order fails. He has scored 73 runs and picked 4 wickets so far in this tournament.
Hamish Bennett is a veteran pace bowler who is also a back up bowler in T20s for New Zealand. He will bowl with the new ball and then come back to bowl at death. He has good bouncers and can also bowl effective slower deliveries. He has picked 5 wickets so far in this tournament.
OV
Hamish Rutherford is the top performer with the bat for Otago Volts so far in this tournament. The Otago Volts’ skipper has scored 182 runs in 6 innings at an average of 30.33 and a strike rate of 135.82.
Anaru Kitchen is the frontline all-rounder for Otago Volts. In 7 matches in this tournament, he has scalped 6 wickets and has also scored 125 runs with the bat in 6 innings.
Matthew Bacon is a fast bowler who will bowl with new ball and then come back to bowl at death. He can generate good amount of bounce from the pitch and even bowl Yorkers at death. He has picked 6 wickets so far in this tournament.
Jacob Duffy is pace bowler who is well known in domestic circuit for a long time now. He is known for his accuracy and picks up regular wickets. He can also contribute with bat in lower order and is a must have player in your fantasy team. He has picked 3 wickets so far in this tournament.
WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Michael Bracewell | 106 runs + 3 wickets | 139, 29, 103, 13 |
| Logan van Beek | 100 runs + 6 wickets | 57, 131, 94, 29, 29 |
| Finn Allen | 109 runs | 99, 10, 45, 16, 63 |
| Hamish Rutherford | 100 runs + 2 wickets | 14, 37, 91, 45, 24 |
| Anaru Kitchen | 100 runs + 4 wickets | 53, 43, 31, 124, 28 |
| Matthew Bacon | 4 wickets | 27, 6, 37, 27, 32 |
WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Finn Allen, Logan van Beek
Vice-Captain – Anaru Kitchen, Michael Bracewell
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WF vs OV Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Finn Allen (c)
Batsmen– Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Michael Bracewell, Nick Kelly
All Rounders– Anaru Kitchen (vc), Jimmy Neesham, Logan Van Beek
Bowlers– Matthew Bacon, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WF vs OV Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Finn Allen
Batsmen– Hamish Rutherford, Michael Bracewell (vc), Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly
All Rounders– Anaru Kitchen, Logan Van Beek (c), Tim Robinson
Bowlers– Hamish Bennett, Matthew Bacon, Jacob Duffy
WF vs OV Super-Smash T20, 19th T20 Match Probable Winner:
Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match of Super-Smash T20, 2021.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.