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CLAIM NOWCanterbury Kings vs Otago Volts, FT, Today Match Prediction 02 February 2024
Toss Winner - Canterbury Kings won the toss and choose to bowl first
Canterbury Kings beat Otago Volts by 8 wickets
Canterbury's acid test against Otago Volts in a must-win game
- Canterbury Kings have lost the last three out of four games against Otago
- Otago Volts have a stronger bowling attack, and it gives them an advantage
- Canterbury hasn’t won a game since winning their first in the season
Otago Volts to win
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2023-24 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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CANT vs OV Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the second leg of The Ford Trophy 2023-24, and Canterbury Kings will take on Otago Volts in the 17th game of the season. Both teams have struggled this season and won a game out of the five they have played. They must put up a good show in this contest to keep their hopes alive for the next round.
Otago Volts has won three out of the last four games against Canterbury, and the side would look to take inspiration from those wins. Canterbury’s key players have struggled in the tournament, posing a big problem for the team. Both teams have stakes in the contest, and we expect a tight fight.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CANT
W W W L W
CANT
177/6 in 20.0 8.85
173/7 in 20.0 8.65
160/9 in 20.0 8
178/4 in 20.0 8.9
138/7 in 20.0 6.9
228/6 in 20.0 11.4
163/7 in 20.0 8.15
184/5 in 20.0 9.2
202/3 in 20.0 10.1
169/9 in 20.0 8.45
OV
L L W L W
OV
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Canterbury Kings Preview
Cole McConchie's side is in deep trouble. They have won only once in the season and struggled with their consistency. They must get their campaign back on track in this must-win game. Senior players on the side must deliver the goods for them to win this contest.
Chad Bowes is the key player for the team, and he must deliver a good start with Matthew Boyle. The middle order has struggled, and the team will need a good show from Rhys Mariu, Mitchell Hay, and Cole McConchie. Michael Rippon and Zakary Foulkes must deliver the goods in the lower middle order.
William O’Rourke and Zakary Foulkes must get early breakthroughs to put the side in a commanding position. The side will need a good show in the middle overs from Angus McKenzie and Michael Rae. Michael Rippon and McConchie must do well in the ing role to win.
Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Cole McConchie (c), Chad Bowes, Matthew Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Rippon, Bevon Jacobs, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Michael Rae, William ORourke
Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:
Chad Bowes, Leo Carter, Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Cole McConchie, Michael Rippon, Angus McKenzie, Ed Nuttall, William O'Rourke, Bevon Jacobs, Henry Nicholls
Otago Volts Preview
Dean Foxcroft’s side must win this game to make it to the Qualifier round. They have won only once in this tournament and need a big win here to lift their confidence. Foxcroft would like his players to take inspiration from their good record against Canterbury and move up on the points table.
Hamish Rutherford and Luke Georgeson have struggled, and the side will expect a strong start from the pair. Foxcroft must lead from the front, and the side will expect him to build partnerships with Dale Phillips and Thorn Parkes. Llew Johnson, Ben Lockrose, and Max Chu strengthen the batting lineup.
Jacob Duffy will look to strike early with Matthew Bacon, as Canterbury’s batsmen have struggled in the tournament. Travis Muller and Luke Georgeson must do well in the middle overs. Ben Lockrose and Dean Foxcroft add depth to this bowling attack.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Dean Foxcroft (c), Hamish Rutherford, Luke Georgeson, Dale Phillips, Thorn Parkes, Llew Johnson, Max Chu (wk), Ben Lockrose, Travis Muller, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon
Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:
Dale Phillips, Llew Johnson, Thorn Parkes, Dean Foxcroft, Jacob Cumming, Luke Georgeson, Max chu, Andrew Hazeldine, Ben Lockrose, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There are predictions for rain in Rangiora, and we would be lucky to have a complete game. The wicket is good for batting, and batsmen can play their strokes easily. Bowlers can do well by pitching it in the right areas. The side that bats first in this game would be happy with a score of 280 runs.
CANT vs OV Pitch Report
Mainpower Oval, Rangiora, is a good batting surface. The ball comes to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. We have seen big sores in this venue in the past. Fast bowlers do well with the new ball, but it is a tough venue for the spinners as the wicket doesn't offer assistance.
Toss: To Bat
The toss will be crucial for the outcome of the contest. This wicket is tough to chase scores on as the bowlers find assistance in the latter half of the game. Hence, the side that wins the toss here will opt to bat first.
CANT vs OV
Winning Prediction
Canterbury resumes the campaign after a string of failures. The top order has been inconsistent, hurting the team, and needs to do well with the bat to win. Otago has a strong batting lineup and depth in their bowling attack. We expect a close contest, but Otago has the edge.
Otago Volts to win
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