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CLAIM NOWOtago Volts vs Central Stags, FT, Today Match Prediction 06 February 2024
Toss Winner - Central Stags won the toss and choose to bowl first
Otago Volts beat Central Stags by 65 runs
Central Stags beat Otago Volts by 82 runs when the two sides met earlier this season.
- Otago Volts have won just one match from six games in this season of the Ford Trophy.
- Rain might hamper proceedings during the game.
- William Clark has been the highest run-getter for Central Stags this year.
Back Central Stags as the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | The Ford Trophy, 2023-24 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 19.2°C|Partly Cloudy |
OV vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis
Botttom-placed Otago Volts will take on Central Stags in Match Number 19 of the Ford Trophy. Otago are desperately looking to climb up the ladder and will be hoping to turn their fortunes around with this game. However, it won’t be an easy task as the Dtags are having a good season and are in third place in the points table.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
OV
L L L W L
OV
CD
W W W L L
CD
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
148/4 in 16.5 8.79
158/7 in 20.0 7.9
160/6 in 19.1 8.35
142/8 in 19.0 7.47
185/4 in 20.0 9.25
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Otago Volts Preview
Otago Volts have managed just one win from six games this season, while losing three matches. They are right at the bottom of the table with just 8 points and a NRR of -1.033.
Otago are coming off a loss against Canterbury. In a game that was reduced to 44 overs due to rain, Otago were bowled out for just 135. The DLS target was 133, and Canterbury chased it down in just 19.2 overs with 8 wickets in hand.
Otago’s batting hasn’t worked this season. Only Thorn Parkes (168 runs in 4 innings at an average of 42) and Dale Phillips (128 runs in 4 innings at 32) have been decent.
The bowling hasn’t been special either, but you can still back Travis Muller and Ben Lockrose, as both have clinched 5 wickets each this season and have been among the better performers of the team.
Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:
Luke Georgeson, Jacob Cumming, Dean Foxcroft (c), Dale Phillips, Thorn Parkes, Llew Johnson, Max Chu (wk), Ben Lockrose, Travis Muller, Andrew Hazeldine, Jacob Duffy
Otago Volts Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2023-24
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
Central Stags Preview
Central Stags have won two and lost two matches so far this season. Their previous game against Wellington was abandoned. Chasing a target of 282, the Stags were looking good at 90-0 from 19.3 overs, before rain forced the end of the game.
William Clark has been the standout batter of the team this season, amassing 193 runs in just 4 innings at an average of 64.33.
Another batter worth backing is Curtis Heaphy, who has scored 171 runs in 4 innings at 57. In the match against Wellington, the opener remained not out on 45.
Among the bowlers, Raymond Toole (11 wickets in 5 innings at 20.09) is certainly worth picking, along with Josh Clarkson (7 wickets in 5 innings at 19.14). Both the seamers have been the backbone of Central Stags’ bowling unit this season.
Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, Curtis Heaphy, Brad Schmulian, Dane Cleaver (c & wk), Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Bevan Small, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole
Central Stags Key Players From Previous Game Of The Ford Trophy, 2023-24
Central Stags Actual Playing XI:
Jack Boyle, William Clark, Brad Schmulian, Josh Clarkson, Curtis Heaphy, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Jayden Lennox, Raymond Toole, Blair Tickner, Bevan Small
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The University Oval pitch is known to be a good batting surface with consistent assistance for seam bowlers. The overhead conditions in this match are likely to be cloudy, which will allow the seamers to get movement off the air. Batting won’t be easy when the ball is new and batters will have to see off the new ball before they can starts coring freely.
Occasional rain and drizzle is expected in the afternoon during the day of the match. The overhead conditions will be cloudy for the most part.
OV vs CD Pitch Report
The average first innings score in ODIs at the University Oval Ground is 248. The highest total posted here is 360-5 by New Zealand against Sri Lanka in 2015. The team batting first will look to set a target of around 270 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
There are chances of rain in Dunedin on the day of the match. This is likely to prompt the captains to field first in case the game is shortened and DLS comes into play.
OV vs CD
Winning Prediction
Central Stags have dominated Otago Volts in recent times, winning four games on the trot against them. The way things are going this season, it looks likely that the Stags will continue their impressive record. Their batting looks in healthy condition, and they have a couple of genuine wicket-taking bowlers in the middle. Otago, on the other hand, are struggling on both fronts. We don’t see them beating an in-form Central Stags team with this form.
Back Central Stags as the winners of this clash.
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