Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces 3rd Match Preview: Super Smash 2024/25

Match Details:

• Match: Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces, 3rd Match, Super Smash 2024/25
• Date and Time: December 29, 03:25 am GMT / 08:55 am IST / 4:25 pm local time
• Venue: Molyneux Park, Alexandra

Preview:

Otago Volts are set to face Auckland Aces in their 3rd match of the Super Smash 2024/25 at Molyneux Park, Alexandra on Sunday, December 29. In their last clash during the 2023/24 Super Smash, Auckland beat Otago by 7 wickets.

Otago Volts:

In their last game, Otago defeated Canterbury by 10 runs. Batting first, Otago put up 165 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Max Chu led the charge with 82 runs, while Leo Carter added 35. On the bowling side, Ben Lockrose, Matthew Bacon, and Dean Foxcroft each took 2 wickets.

Auckland Aces:

Auckland beat Northern Districts in their last Super Smash encounter during the 2023/24 season. Auckland batted first and posted a solid 181/4. In response, Northern Districts were bowled out for 137, falling 44 runs short.

Possible Playing XI:

Otago Volts: Luke Georgeson (c), Dale Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Jake Gibson, Max Chu (wk), Llew Johnson, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Travis Muller, Jacob Cumming, Leo Carter.

Auckland Aces: Sean Solia, Martin Guptill, Simon Keene, William O'Donnell, Cam Fletcher, Michael Sclanders, Jock McKenzie, James Neesham, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, Louis Delport.

Toss Prediction:

We're hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to field first.

Pitch Report:

Molyneux Park in Alexandra offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Bowlers can find some early assistance, but the pitch also allows batsmen to play their shots with confidence. Spinners, however, often face challenges here due to the shorter boundaries and minimal turn on the track.

Head-to-Head Records:

Key Players to Watch:

• Otago Volts: Dean Foxcroft, Max Chu, Ben Lockrose
• Auckland Aces: Sean Solia, Martin Guptill, Danru Ferns

Match Prediction:

Auckland Aces are expected to win this match.

Dream11 Fantasy Tips:

Will be updated soon.

Venue Information:

• Stadium: Molyneux Park
• City: Alexandra
• Capacity: 31,500