Canterbury (CTB) will lock horns with Otago Volts (OV) in the 5th game of the Dream11 Super Smash 2023/24. The match will be played at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on 26th December at 10:00 AM IST.

CTB vs OV (Canterbury vs Otago Volts), Match 5 - Match Information

Match: Canterbury vs Otago Volts, Match 5
Date: 26th December, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

CTB vs OV (Canterbury vs Otago Volts), Match 5 Preview

Canterbury have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Otago Volts have also played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.

Dream11 Super Smash, 2023/24 Points Table

The points table of Dream11 Super Smash, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
MCFC 2 1 0 6 +3.700
AA 2 1 0 6 +1.400
ND 1 1 0 4 +2.750
CTB 1 0 1 0 -1.400
CS 1 0 1 0 -2.750
OV 1 0 1 0 -3.700

Both teams last played against each other in Match 30 of the Dream11 Super Smash 2022/23 where Ken McClure scored the highest fantasy points for Canterbury with 96 match fantasy points while Jake Gibson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Otago Volts with 96 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Canterbury against Auckland Aces, Auckland Aces beat Canterbury by 28 runs. The top fantasy player for Canterbury was Michael Rippon who scored 78 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Wellington Firebirds, Wellington Firebirds beat Otago Volts by 74 runs. The top fantasy player for Otago Volts was Jake Gibson who scored 84 fantasy points.

CTB vs OV, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 155 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Hagley Oval, Christchurch

The temperature is expected to be around 14°C with 93% humidity. 3.24 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

CTB vs OV, Head-to-Head

In the 32 matches played between these 2 teams, Canterbury's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Otago Volts.

CTB vs OV Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Bevon Jacobs 1 42 42 0 0 42 -
Leo Carter 5 100 20 0 0 22, 4, 4, 40, 30 -
Dale Phillips 5 35 7 0 0 2, 13, 7, 5, 8 -
  1. Bevon Jacobs

    Bevon Jacobs is a batter with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played match, this player has scored 42 runs averaging 42 per match.

  2. Leo James Carter

    Leo Carter is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Leo Carter has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 100 runs averaging 20 per match.

  3. Dale Nathan Phillips

    Dale Phillips is a batter with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Dale Phillips is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 2, 13, 7, 5 and 8 runs at an average of 7 per match.

CTB vs OV Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Angus McKenzie 3 2 0.4 2 0.4 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 1
Ben Lockrose 3 32 6.4 2 0.4 0, 5, 0, 13, 14 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Michael Rae 3 6 1.2 3 0.6 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 1, 1
  1. Angus William McKenzie

    Angus McKenzie is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Angus McKenzie bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

  2. Benjamin Nicholas John Lockrose

    Ben Lockrose is a bowler with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches, Ben Lockrose has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.

  3. Michael David Rae

    Michael Rae is a bowler with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6.

CTB vs OV Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Dean Foxcroft 4 40 8 1 0.2 0, 29, 1, 10, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Michael Rippon 3 13 2.6 4 0.8 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 2
Jake Gibson 4 228 45.6 0 0 0, 56, 1, 75, 96 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Dean Foxcroft

    Dean Foxcroft is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dean Foxcroft is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match.

  2. Michael James Grattan Rippon

    Michael Rippon is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Michael Rippon bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Jacob Michael Gibson

    Jake Gibson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Jake Gibson is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 0, 56, 1, 75 and 96 runs averaging 45.6 per match.

CTB vs OV Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Jake Gibson 4 228 45.6 0 0 0, 56, 1, 75, 96 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Mitchell Hay 5 124 24.8 0 0 43, 3, 46, 0, 32 -
Dean Foxcroft 4 40 8 1 0.2 0, 29, 1, 10, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ben Lockrose 3 32 6.4 2 0.4 0, 5, 0, 13, 14 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Leo Carter 5 100 20 0 0 22, 4, 4, 40, 30 -
Cole McConchie 3 11 2.2 2 0.4 0, 0, 11, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 1

The top point-getters for Canterbury are Mitchell Hay with 72 match fantasy points, Leo Carter with 37 match fantasy points and Cole McConchie with 35 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Otago Volts are Jake Gibson with 84 match fantasy points, Dean Foxcroft with 64 match fantasy points and Ben Lockrose with 50 match fantasy points.

CTB vs OV Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Dean Foxcroft 4 40 8 1 0.2 0, 29, 1, 10, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Michael Rippon 3 13 2.6 4 0.8 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 2
Bevon Jacobs 1 42 42 0 0 42 -
Jake Gibson 4 228 45.6 0 0 0, 56, 1, 75, 96 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Angus McKenzie 3 2 0.4 2 0.4 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 1
  1. Dean Foxcroft

    Dean Foxcroft is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Dean Foxcroft is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match.

  2. Michael James Grattan Rippon

    Michael Rippon can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Michael Rippon bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Bevon Jacobs

    Bevon Jacobs is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Bevon Jacobs is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last match, he scored 42 runs averaging 42 per match.

  4. Jacob Michael Gibson

    Jake Gibson is an all-rounder with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Jake Gibson has scored 0, 56, 1, 75 and 96 runs at an average of 45.6 per match.

  5. Angus William McKenzie

    Angus McKenzie is a bowler with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.

CTB vs OV Squad Information

Canterbury (CTB) Squad: Tom Latham, Michael Rippon, Cole McConchie, Chad Bowes, Daryl Mitchell, Ed Nuttall, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Sean Davey, Matt Henry, Leo Carter, Ken McClure, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Rae, Henry Shipley, Harry Chamberlain, Fraser Sheat, Rhys Mariu, William O'Rourke, Angus McKenzie, Matthew Hay, Mitchell Hay, Dylan Hunter, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Boyle, Cameron Paul and Bevon Jacobs.

Otago Volts (OV) Squad: Hamish Rutherford, Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Dale Phillips, Matthew Bacon, Nick Kwant, Andrew Hazeldine, Max Chu, Luke Georgeson, Ben Lockrose, Llew Johnson, Ollie White, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Beckham Wheeler-Greenall, Jacob Cumming, Thorn Parkes, Jamal Todd and Hunter Kindley.

CTB vs OV Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Mitchell Hay

Batters: Bevon Jacobs, Chad Bowes, Dale Phillips and Matt Boyle

All-Rounders: Dean Foxcroft, Michael Rippon, Jake Gibson and Zakary Foulkes

Bowlers: Angus McKenzie and Matt Henry

Captain: Jake Gibson

Vice-Captain: Bevon Jacobs

Photo credit: Alamy