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Auckland Aces will host Otago Volts at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland, in the Super Smash 2024-25 clash on 23rd January 2025, 5:10 AM IST. The Aces are coming off a crucial win against Wellington, their second victory in seven games. They sit fourth on the points table and must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. On the other hand, the Otago Volts are under pressure, with their key players struggling to find form.
| Match Details | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Auckland Aces vs Otago Volts |
| Date | 23rd January 2025 |
| Time | 5:10 AM IST |
| Venue | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
Team Previews
Auckland Aces Preview
The Auckland Aces are in a must-win situation, but their recent win over Wellington Firebirds has boosted their confidence. The dynamic duo of Martin Guptill and Simon Keene set the tone with blazing fifties, while Danru Ferns led the bowling with a four-wicket haul.
The batting lineup features aggressive openers and a reliable middle order, including Sean Solia and Bevon Jacobs. However, the lack of consistency from the lower middle order remains a concern. Auckland’s bowling attack, featuring Ferns, Angus Oliver, and Adithya Ashok, has shown promise but needs to maintain discipline against Otago’s powerful hitters.
Key Players: Martin Guptill, Simon Keene, Bevon Jacobs, Danru Ferns
Predicted Playing XI:
Simon Keene, Martin Guptill, Sean Solia (c), William O’Donnell, Bevon Jacobs, Lachlan Stackpole, Jock McKenzie, Cam Fletcher (wk), Danru Ferns, Angus Oliver, Adithya Ashok
Otago Volts Preview
The Otago Volts face mounting pressure as they fight to regain momentum. The batting unit, led by Glenn Phillips and Max Chu, showed glimpses of brilliance in the previous game. However, contributions from Llew Johnson and Luke Georgeson are essential for building competitive totals.
Bowling has been a weak link for Otago, with key pacers Jacob Duffy and Matthew Bacon struggling for breakthroughs. Skipper Georgeson and spinner Ben Lockrose will be vital in containing Auckland’s strong batting lineup. A collective team effort is needed to overcome the in-form Aces on their home turf.
Key Players: Glenn Phillips, Max Chu, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lockrose
Predicted Playing XI:
Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Glenn Phillips, Leo Carter, Llew Johnson, Max Chu (wk), Luke Georgeson (c), Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon
Fantasy Team XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | Batter |
| Simon Keene | Batter |
| Bevon Jacobs | Batter |
| Glenn Phillips | Batter |
| Max Chu | Wicketkeeper |
| Sean Solia | All-Rounder |
| Luke Georgeson | All-Rounder |
| Danru Ferns | Bowler |
| Jacob Duffy | Bowler |
| Ben Lockrose | Bowler |
| Angus Oliver | Bowler |
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch:
The Eden Park Outer Oval is balanced, favoring batters initially before offering assistance to bowlers. A first-innings score of 175-180 is competitive here, with teams batting first winning 8 of the last 10 games.
Weather:
Partly cloudy conditions are expected, with temperatures peaking at 23°C. There’s no forecast for rain, making it a perfect day for cricket.
Toss Prediction:
Teams winning the toss should bat first, as defending totals has been successful at this venue.
Winning Prediction
While the Aces showed excellent form in their last game, the Volts have a more balanced squad. With experienced batters like Glenn Phillips and Max Chu finding form, Otago Volts are slight favorites to win this encounter.
Prediction: Otago Volts to win.
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