Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts, SS T20 2022, Today Match Prediction

ck vs ov Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Canterbury will be looking to continue their excellent form when they take on Otago Volts in the 28th match of the 2023 Super Smash competition played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

In the previous match, Canterbury Kings registered 58-run win over Central Districts, courtesy excellent contributions from Chad Bowes, Leo Carter and Zakary Foulkes. With this result, Canterbury have retained their top spot in the league table.

On the other hand, Otago Volts registered a four-wicket win over Central Districts, courtesy excellent performances from Travis Miller, Michael Rae, Ben Lockrose and Dean Foxcroft. The side will be keen to maintain their standards with bat and ball against Otago.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Canterbury Kings Preview

The franchise have picked decent momentum in the second half of the tournament and registered four victories on the bounce.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Chad Bowes, Leo Carter, Cam Fletcher and Cole McConchie to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Chad Bowes was the standout performer with the bat for Canterbury and finished the innings with the top-score of 89 runs off 52 balls with the help of twelve boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Leo Carter, who showcased excellent form with the bat and scored 70 not out off 45 balls with the help of eight boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Zakary Foulkes, William O’Rourke, Ed Nuttal, Todd Astle and Angus Mckenzie to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Zakary Foulkes was the standout bowler on display for Canterbury and claimed 3 for 22 in his four overs. Besides Foulkes, William O’Rourke and Ed Nuttal bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Canterbury Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Chad Bowes, Ken McClure, Leo Carter, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Mitchell Hay, Zakary Foulkes, Angus McKenzie, Todd Astle, William ORourke, Ed Nuttall

Canterbury Kings Actual Playing XI:

Leo Carter, Todd Astle, Angus McKenzie, Chad Bowes, Cameron Fletcher, Ken McClure, Zakary Foulkes, Cole McConchie, Ed Nuttall, Mitchell Hay, William O'Rourke

Otago Volts Preview

With four victories out of eight matches played, Otago Volts are lying at second position in the league table.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Hamish Rutherford, Dean Foxcroft, Jake Gibson, Max Chu and Dale Phillips to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Ben Lockrose scored a splendid half-century off 26 balls with the help of five fours and four sixes. Besides Lockrose, Dean Foxcroft showcased excellent form with the bat and scored 46 not out off 32 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.

Hamish Rutherford scored 34 runs off 22 balls with the help of five fours and one six, whereas Jake Gibson chipped in with 30 runs off 20 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ben Lockrose, Travis Muller, Michael Rae, Josh Finnie and Matthew Bacon to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Otago Volts Predicted Playing XI:

Hamish Rutherford (c), Josh Finnie, Dean Foxcroft, Jake Gibson, Llew Johnson, Ben Lockrose, Max Chu (wk), Dale Phillips, Michael Rae, Matthew Bacon, Travis Muller

Otago Volts Actual Playing XI:

Michael Rae, Dean Foxcroft, Benjamin Lockrose, Joshua Finnie, Travis Muller, Matthew Bacon, Nick Kwant, Hamish Rutherford, Jake Gibson, Llew Johnson, Dale Phillips

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Hagley Oval is going to be decent for batting with some assistance for the bowlers. The weather forecast for Saturday's match is going to be light clouds with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Hagley Oval in Christchurch is going to host the 28th match of the 2022-23 Super Smash competition between Canterbury Kings and Otago Volts.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The previous two matches played at Hagley Oval have been won by side batting first.