CTB vs OV Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 9
The 9th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will see Canterbury Kings (CTB) squaring off against Otago Volts (OV) at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday, January 7. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the CTB vs OV Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
Otago Volts have won one of their last three matches. They lost their last match to Central Stags by seven wickets. Canterbury Kings, on the other hand, have lost their last two matches. They lost their last match to Auckland Aces by 13 runs.
These two teams have played 34 head-to-head matches. Otago Volts won a total of 11 head-to-head matches while Canterbury Kings have been victorious in 20 matches. Three matches were abandoned due to rain.
CTB vs OV Match Details
The 9th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on January 7 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The game is set to take place at 6:40 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
CTB vs OV, 9th Match
Date and Time: January 7, 2025, 6:40 AM IST
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Pitch Report
The pitch at Hagley Oval in Christchurch is good for batters. The team winning the toss should look to bat first and try to score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match in both the innings.
CTB vs OV Form Guide
CTB - L L
OV - L N/R W
CTB vs OV Probable Playing XI
CTB Playing XI
No injury updates
Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (wk), Matthew Boyle, Cole McConchie ©, Harry Chamberlain, Michael Rippon, Henry Shipley, Kyle Jamieson, Angus McKenzie, Ish Sodhi, William O’Rourke
OV Playing XI
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Dale Phillips, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Dean Foxcroft, Leo Carter, Max Chu (c & wk), Ruben Clinton, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon, Mason Clarke
CTB vs OV Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Tom Latham
Tom Latham is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and was in exceptional form in the recent franchise matches. He has smashed 60 runs in the last two matches. Max Chu is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Chad Bowes
Chad Bowes and Dale Phillips are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. Chad Bowes is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He played exceptionally well in the recent franchise cricket matches. He has smashed 80 runs in the last two matches. Matt Boyle is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Cole McConchie
Dean Foxcroft and Cole McConchie are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Cole McConchie will bat in the top order and bowl a good quota of overs in today's match. He smashed 49 runs and took two wickets in the first match. Michael Rippon is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Henry Shipley
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Kyle Jamieson and Henry Shipley. Both the pacers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Henry Shipley has an exceptional venue record and can bag a lot of wickets in today's match. He has taken six wickets and smashed 14 runs in the last two matches. Matthew Bacon is another good bowler for today's match.
CTB vs OV match captain and vice-captain choices
Cole McConchie
Cole McConchie is the most crucial pick from Canterbury Kings as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. He smashed 49 runs and took two wickets in the first match.
Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft is one of the most crucial picks from the Otago Volts squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He is expected to bat in the top order and was in great form both in the recent franchise cricket matches. He has smashed 37 runs and taken three wickets in the last two matches.
5 Must-Picks for CTB vs OV, 9th Match
Cole McConchie
Kyle Jamieson
Dean Foxcroft
Max Chu
Henry Shipley
Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: T Latham, M Chu
Batters: D Phillips, C Bowes
All-rounders: M Rippon, C McConchie, D Foxcroft
Bowlers: M Bacon, H Shipley, K Jamieson, B Lockrose
Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: T Latham, M Chu
Batters: M Boyle, C Bowes, L Johnson
All-rounders: C McConchie, D Foxcroft
Bowlers: A McKenzie, H Shipley, K Jamieson, B Lockrose