OV vs WF Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Super Smash 2024-25, Match 14
The 14th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will see Otago Volts (OV) face Wellington Firebirds (WF) at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Tuesday, January 14. Ahead of the exciting match, here's all you need to know about the OV vs WF Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
Wellington Firebirds have won one of their last three matches in the tournament. They lost their last fixture to Central Stags by six wickets. Otago Volts, on the other hand, won three of their last five matches. They won their last game against Central Stags by eight wickets.
The two teams have played 30 head-to-head matches. While Wellington Firebirds have won 17 matches, Otago Volts were victorious in 10. Three matches were abandoned due to rain.
OV vs WF Match Details
The 14th match of the Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on January 14 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The game is set to take place at 8:55 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
OV vs WF, 14th Match
Date and Time: 14th January 2025, 8:55 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Pitch Report
The pitch at Basin Reserve in Wellington is good for batters. 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. The last match played at this venue was between Central Stags and Wellington Firebirds, where a total of 388 runs were scored at a loss of 8 wickets.
OV vs WF Form Guide
OV - W W L N/R W
WF - L W L
OV vs WF Probable Playing XI
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
WF Playing XI
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Jesse Tashkoff, Tom Blundell (wk), Nick Kelly ©, Troy Johnson, Muhammad Abbas, Gareth Severin, Nick Greenwood, Logan van Beek, Peter Younghusband, Ian McPeake, Liam Dudding
OV vs WF Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Tom Blundell
Tom Blundell 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. Max Chu is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Tim Robinson
Nick Kelly and Tim Robinson are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Tim Robinson 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 146 runs in the last two matches. Dean Phillips is another good batter for today's nail-biting match.
All-rounders
Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft and Logan van Beek are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Dean Foxcroft will bat in the top order and bowl a good quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 120 runs and taken 3 wickets in the last four matches. Peter Younghusband is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Matthew Bacon
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are A Hazeldine and Matthew Bacon. Both the pacers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Matthew Bacon has an exceptional venue record and can take a lot of wickets in today's match. He has taken 5 wickets in the last four matches. James Hartshorn is another good bowler for today's match.
OV vs WF match captain and vice-captain choices
Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft is the most crucial pick from Otago Volts 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 has smashed 120 runs and taken 3 wickets in the last four matches.
Tim Robinson
Tim Robinson is one of the most crucial picks from the Wellington Firebirds 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 146 runs in the last two matches.
5 Must-Picks for OV vs WF, 14th Match
Dean Foxcroft
Tim Robinson
James Hartshorn
Logan van Beek
Dale Phillips
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good 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.
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: T Blundell
Batters: T Robinson, N Kelly, D Phillips
All-rounders: D Foxcroft, P Younghusband, L van Beek
Bowlers: J Hartshorn, M Bacon, A Hazeldine, B Lockrose
Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: T Blundell
Batters: T Robinson, D Abbas, D Phillips
All-rounders: D Foxcroft, P Younghusband, L van Beek, L Georgeson
Bowlers: J Hartshorn, B Lockrose, B Sears