This OTG vs WEL Dream11 prediction is based on our research from various sources, We advise you not to make Dream11 Team as per your discretion and understanding from the squad and playing 11 listed in the article.
Super Smash T20, 2018 | Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 05 Preview | OTG vs WEL Who Will Win
The fifth match of the 2018 Super Smash will see Otago Volts square off against Wellington Firebirds. It will be a rematch of the final of recently concluded Ford Trophy where Volts will be eyeing redemption of their heartbreaking defeat while the Firebirds will be vying for an encore as they search for their maiden win of the tournament.
Otago Volts kickstarted their Super Smash campaign with a comprehensive five-wicket win over Canterbury after they successfully chased down 185 thanks to pristine performances from their top-order with Hamish Rutherford leading the way via a sublime 29-ball-54.
The Firebirds’ opening encounter against defending champions Northern Knights ended in a 45-run defeat after they were bowled out for 170 while chasing 216 while the last game against the Aces got abandoned.
Match Details
Venue:- Basin Reserve, Wellington
Match Timing:- Friday, December 28, 2018, 08:30 AM IST
Hamish Rutherford, Nathan Smith, Christi Viljoen, Neil Broom, Matt Bacon, Ben Cox, Jacob Duffy, Josh Finnie, Shawn Hicks, Jack Hunter, Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon
Hamish Bennett, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Adam Hose, Jimmy Neesham, Ollie Newton, Malcolm Nofal, Jeetan Patel, Michael Pollard, Luke Woodcock, Peter Younghusband
Here’s how both sides might line-up:-
Otago Volts
Batsmen – Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Josh Finnie, Shawn Hicks
Wicket-keeper – Mitch Renwick/Ben Cox
All-rounders – Michael Rippon, Anaru Kitchen, Nathan Smith
Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Christian Viljoen, Jack Hunter
Wellington Firebirds
Batsmen – Devon Conway, Michael Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Peter Younghusband
Wicketkeeper – Tom Blundell
All-rounder – Jimmy Neesham, Luke Woodcock, Malcolm Nofal
Bowlers – Hamish Bennett, Jeetan Patel, Ollie Newton
Neil Broom [32] and Hamish Rutherford [54] led the foundation for the match-winning total for Otago Volts in the last game. They will open the batting for my Dream11 team while Adam Hose, Jimmy Neesham and Anaru Kitchen will spearhead the middle-order.
Tom Blundell [20] will don the wicket-keeping gloves.
Apart from Neesham and Anaru Kitchen, Nathan Smith is another safe bet for the all-rounder’s spot.
Bowlers
Jacob Duffy, Viljeon [2-13], Oliie Newton, Jeetan Patel, and Hamish Bennett will spearhead the bowling department
Jimmy Neesham, Hamish Rutherford, Anaru Kitchen, Christi Viljoen, Hamish Bennett
This OTG vs WEL Dream11 prediction is based on our research from various sources, We advise you not to make Dream11 Team as per your discretion and understanding from the squad and playing 11 listed in the article.