Otago Volts vs Central Stags, PS, Today Match Prediction 06 November 2023

OV vs CD Match Prediction & Analysis

Otago and Central Districts will lock horns in the ninth match of the Plunkett Shield 2023-4 played at University Oval in Dunedin, starting from 6th November.

Otago produced a gritty batting performance to pull off a draw against Canterbury in game played at Christchurch. Captain Dean Foxcroft will be hoping that experienced players can come to the party in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Central Districts suffered 172-run defeat against Wellington. Captain Grey Hay will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball.

Last season, Central Districts ed a five-wicket win over Otago.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

OV

L

ND

376/9 in 88.2 4.26

PS

Northern Districts beat Otago Volts by 32 runs 20 Oct 2023

OV

0/0 in 0.0 0

CD

L W

CD

169/10 in 64.1 2.63

PS

Wellington Firebirds beat Central Stags by 172 runs 28 Oct 2023

WELL

184/10 in 58.4 3.14

AUCK

264/10 in 81.0 3.26

PS

Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by an innings and 77 runs 20 Oct 2023

CD

0/0 in 0.0 0

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Otago Volts Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Dale Phillips, captain Dean Foxcroft, openers Jacob Cumming, Luke Georgeson, wicket-keeper Max Chu and Jamal Todd to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Otago struggled to post a competitive score against Canterbury. In their first innings, Otago managed to post 184 runs in 51.3 overs. For Otago, Dale Phillips played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 61 runs off 75 balls with the help of eleven boundaries.

In their second innings, Otago managed to produce a strong fight back and bat 109 overs to save the match against Canterbury. For Otago, Jamal Todd produced a crucial half-century off 177 balls with the help of thirteen fours. He was well ed by Max Chu, who scored 33 runs off 110 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jarrod McKay, Jacob Duffy, Jake Gibson and Matthew Bacon to deliver timely breakthroughs. In the previous match, Jake Gibson was the pick of the bowlers for Otago and claimed four wickets against Canterbury.

Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:

Luke Georgeson, Jacob Cumming, Dale Phillips, Dean Foxcroft (c), Thorn Parkes, Jamal Todd, Max Chu (wk), Jake Gibson, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon, Jarrod McKay

Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:

Dale Phillips, Thorn Parkes, Dean Foxcroft, Jacob Cumming, Luke Georgeson, Max chu, Jacob Duffy, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Matthew Bacon, Jamal Todd

Central Stags Preview

In the  batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tom Bruce, Brad Schmulian, wicket-keeper Dan Cleaver, Jack Boyle and captain Grey Hay to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 138 runs in three innings, Brad Schmulian is leading the batting charts for Central Districts this season. Besides Brad Schmulian, captain Grey Hay has accumulated 126 runs in three innings at an average of 42.00.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Raymond Toole, Blair Tickner and Brett Randell to deliver timely breakthroughs.

The new-ball pair of Doug Bracewell and Brett Randell bowled well for Central Districts and picked up ten wickets between them against Wellington.
Pacer Raymond Toole had an excellent outing with the ball and picked up four wickets in the match against Wellington.

Central Stags Predicted Playing XI:

Greg Hay (c), Jack Boyle, Brad Schmulian, Tom Bruce, Dane Cleaver (wk), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Brett Randell, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Raymond Toole

Central Stags Actual Playing XI:

Greg Hay, Jack Boyle, Josh Clarkson, Tom Bruce, Brad Schmulian, Doug Bracewell, Dane Cleaver, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Raymond Toole

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With overcast conditions expected for majority of the match, the wicket prepared at Dunedin will offer lateral movement to the quick bowlers. The batsmen will need to show temperament and technique to score big runs on this surface.

OV vs CD Pitch Report

University Oval in Dunedin is going to host the 9th match of the Plunkett Shield 2023-4 between Otago and Central Districts. Otago will take heart from the fact that they have won three matches out of their five played against Central Districts

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score on the board. The first innings score at University Oval is around 335 runs.