Otago Volts (OV) will be facing Wellington Firebirds (WF) in the 7th game of the Dream11 Super Smash, 2023/24 at Molyneux Park, Alexandra on 28th December at 08:30 AM IST.
OV vs WF (Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 7 - Match Information
Match: Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 7
Date: 28th December, 2023
Time: 08:30 AM IST
Venue: Molyneux Park, Alexandra
OV vs WF (Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 7 Preview
Otago Volts have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Wellington Firebirds have played 1 match in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +3.700 |
| AA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +1.400 |
| CS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | +0.025 |
| ND | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -0.025 |
| CTB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1.400 |
| OV | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3.700 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Tim Robinson was the Man of the Match and Jake Gibson scored the highest fantasy points for Otago Volts with 84 match fantasy points while Tim Robinson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Wellington Firebirds with 203 match fantasy points.
OV vs WF, Molyneux Park, Alexandra Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Molyneux Park, Alexandra is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 10 matches is 151 runs. The pitch at the Molyneux Park, Alexandra is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Molyneux Park, Alexandra
The temperature is expected to be around 25°C with 38% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.03 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 80% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
OV vs WF, Head-to-Head
In the 32 matches played between these 2 teams, Wellington Firebirds' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Otago Volts.
OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Greenwood | 3 | 129 | 25.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 43, 0, 86, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nick Kelly | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 0 | 48, 24, 4, 1, 1 | - |
| Dale Phillips | 5 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2, 13, 7, 5, 8 | - |
- Nicholas Anthony Greenwood
Nick Greenwood is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Nick Greenwood has scored 0, 43, 0, 86 and 0 runs averaging 25.8 per match.
- Nicholas Frederick Kelly
Nick Kelly is a batter with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 78 runs averaging 15.6 per match.
- Dale Nathan Phillips
Dale Phillips is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dale Phillips has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 2, 13, 7, 5 and 8 runs averaging 7 per match.
OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lockrose | 3 | 32 | 6.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 5, 0, 13, 14 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Travis Muller | 4 | 7 | 1.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 3 |
| Ian McPeake | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 3, 0, 1, 1, 1 |
- 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 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ben Lockrose bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Travis Muller
Travis Muller is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Travis Muller is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Iain Geoffrey McPeake
Ian McPeake is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Ian McPeake bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
OV vs WF 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 |
| Jake Gibson | 4 | 228 | 45.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 56, 1, 75, 96 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Peter Younghusband | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 3, 4, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dean Foxcroft has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 29, 1, 10 and 0 runs averaging 8 per match.
- 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 8.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. 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.
- Peter Francis Younghusband
Peter Younghusband is an all-rounder with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recently played 3 matches, Peter Younghusband has taken 3, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 0, 1 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Robinson | 5 | 177 | 35.4 | 0 | 0 | 139, 11, 2, 6, 19 | - |
| Peter Younghusband | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 3, 4, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 64 | 12.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 19, 0, 0, 18, 27 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Travis Muller | 4 | 7 | 1.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 3 |
| Dean Foxcroft | 4 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 29, 1, 10, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Dale Phillips | 5 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2, 13, 7, 5, 8 | - |
The top point-getters for Otago Volts are Travis Muller with 4 match fantasy points, Dean Foxcroft with 4 match fantasy points and Dale Phillips with 4 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Wellington Firebirds are Tim Robinson with 203 match fantasy points, Peter Younghusband with 91 match fantasy points and Nathan Smith with 84 match fantasy points.
OV vs WF 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 |
| Jake Gibson | 4 | 228 | 45.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 56, 1, 75, 96 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Peter Younghusband | 3 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 3, 4, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 64 | 12.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 19, 0, 0, 18, 27 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Ben Lockrose | 3 | 32 | 6.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 5, 0, 13, 14 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- 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 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Dean Foxcroft has scored 0, 29, 1, 10 and 0 runs at an average of 8 per match.
- Jacob Michael Gibson
Jake Gibson is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Jake Gibson has scored 0, 56, 1, 75 and 96 runs averaging 45.6 per match.
- Peter Francis Younghusband
Peter Younghusband is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player bowls leg-break googly and in the last 3 matches, Peter Younghusband has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 0, 1 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Nathan Gregory Smith
Nathan Smith is an all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Nathan Smith has scored 19, 0, 0, 18 and 27 runs at an average of 12.8 per match.
- Benjamin Nicholas John Lockrose
Ben Lockrose is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 3 matches, Ben Lockrose has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
OV vs WF Squad Information
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Ian McPeake, Peter Younghusband, Ollie Newton, Nick Kelly, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Callum McLachlan, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Greenwood, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson, Gareth Severin and Muhammad Arslan Abbas.
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.
OV vs WF Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Max Chu
Batters: Nick Kelly, Dale Phillips and Thorn Parkes
All-Rounders: Dean Foxcroft, Peter Younghusband and Jesse Tashkoff
Bowlers: Ben Lockrose, Ian McPeake, Ollie Newton and Andrew Hazeldine
Captain: Thorn Parkes
Vice-Captain: Dale Phillips
Photo credit: Alamy
