In a highly anticipated encounter, the Otago Volts are set to face off against the Northern Knights in the 30th match of the Super Smash 2023-24 season. The clash is scheduled to take place at the iconic University Oval in Dunedin.

As the tournament progresses, both teams find themselves in challenging positions, occupying the bottom two spots on the points table. The Otago Volts currently hold the fifth position, while the Northern Knights are situated just below them at the sixth spot.

With the business end of the tournament approaching, this match becomes crucial for both sides to stake their claim for a higher standing in the standings.

Super Smash 2023-24, Match 30:

Date and time: January 22, 08:30 am IST/ 03:00 am GMT/ 04:00 pm local
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

University Oval Pitch Report:

University Oval’s pitch is renowned for its favorability towards batters, presenting ample chances for them to accumulate significant runs. Nevertheless, the track does offer some assistance in the early stages of the game to pacers. As the match unfolds, spinners may also play a crucial role. Opting to bat first appears to be an ideal decision at this venue.

OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Max Chu
Batters: Hamish Rutherford, Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke
All-rounders: Dean Foxcroft, Scott Kuggelein, Jake Gibson, Bett Hampton
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller, Tim Pringle

OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Jake Gibson (c), Scott Kuggelein (vc)
Choice 2: Hamish Rutherford (c), Jeet Raval (vc)

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OV vs ND Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine

OV vs ND Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 23, 03:00 am GMT):

Screengrab: Dream11

Squads:

Otago Volts: Hamish Rutherford, Luke Georgeson, Dean Foxcroft(c), Max Chu(w), Thorn Parkes, Jake Gibson, Jamal Todd, Ben Lockrose, Andrew Hazeldine, Travis Muller, Jacob Duffy, Ollie White

Northern Knights: Katene Clarke, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval(c), Brett Hampton, Flynn Sumpter, Peter Bocock(w), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Kristian Clarke, Frederick Walker, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson

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