NDS (Northern Knights) vs OVO (Otago) Match Prediction
NDS
55%
Chance of Winning
OVO
45%
T20
Seddon Park
Facts:
- With 266 runs, Katene Clarke was the leading run scorer for Northern Knights last year.
- With 6 wickets, Travis Muller is the leading wicket taker for Otago in this tournament.
Northern Knights vs Otago Chance of Winning
Otago had a disappointing start to the campaign as they were winless in the first three games. Otago managed to upset the odds in the next game as they managed to chase down the target of 151 against Auckland and registered their first win of the season. But in the last game they fell short against Canterbury as Canterbury won the game with four wickets to spare.
Northern Knights kickstarted their title defence with a convincing win against Central Districts as they won the game by 55 runs. The defending champions head into this game after back to back defeats against Central Districts and Wellington. In the last game, Northern Knights lost to Wellington by 23 runs. As per our calculations, Northern Knights are slight favourites in the upcoming game.
- Northern Knights’s chances of winning - 55%
- Otago’s chances of winning - 45%
Northern Knights vs Otago Prediction & Betting Tips 2023
Jake Gibson had a phenomenal campaign last year as he ended up with 266 runs with an average of 33.25. Gibson did not have the best of games against Northern Knights as he scored 25 and 1. This season after a stunning start against Wellington he heads into this game after back to back ducks which makes us believe he would struggle to score well in the upcoming game.
Katene Clarke had a stunning tournament last season as he was the leading run scorer for Northern Knights last season. This year, Clarke has failed to hit the form of last season and has struggled to score well. In the three games, Clarke has managed to score 28, 8 and 1 which makes us believe Clarke would struggle to score well in the upcoming game against the defending champions.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Northern Knights vs Otago Match Toss Prediction
Historically the team batting first have a slight edge at the venue. This year, Seddon Park has hosted one game thus far which was won by the team that batted first. We believe both sides would prefer to bat first at the venue.
Weather Report
With 5% chances of disruptions we believe climate would not play a major role in the game. Maximum temperature is expected to be 26C during the game and minimum temperature is expected to be 14C.
Northern Knights News & Player List
Northern Knights Player List
Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter (c), Brett Hampton, Peter Bocock (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Frederick Walker, Neil Wagner, Matthew Fisher, Tim Seifert, Joe Walker, Kristian Clarke
Predicted Playing XI
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Katene Clarke |
Batter |
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Henry Cooper |
Batter |
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Jeet Raval |
Batter |
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Joe Carter |
Batter |
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Peter Bocock |
Wicket-keeper |
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Brett Hampton |
Batter |
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Tim Pringle |
Bowler |
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Scott Kuggeleijn |
All-rounder |
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Frederick Walker |
Bowler |
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Neil Wagner |
Bowler |
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Matthew Fisher |
Bowler |
Northern Knights Team Form
Northern Knights kicked off their season with a comfortable win against Central Districts. Central Districts avenged their loss in the next game as they beat Northern Knights by 56 runs. The defending champions got outplayed in the last game against Wellington.
Otago News & Player List
Otago Player List
Max Chu, Dale Phillips, Hamish Rutherford, Dean Foxcroft, Luke Georgeson, Glenn Phillips, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lockrose, Matthew Bacon, Jacob Cumming, Jake Gibson, Andrew Hazeldine, Llew Johnson, Jarrod McKay, Travis Muller, Thorn Parkes, Jamal Todd, Ollie White
Predicted Playing XI
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Hamish Rutherford |
Batter |
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Dean Foxcroft |
Batter |
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Luke Georgeson |
Batter |
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Jacob Duffy |
Batter |
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Dale Phillips |
Wicket-keeper |
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Jacob Cumming |
Batter |
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Llew Johnson |
Bowler |
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Andrew Hazeldine |
All-rounder |
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Ben Lockrose |
Bowler |
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Jake Gibson |
Bowler |
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Matthew Bacon |
Bowler |
Otago Team Form
Otago got overpowered against Wellington in the first two games as they lost both the games. Otago registered their first win of the tournament against Auckland but in the last game they lost a close game against Canterbury.
Northern Knights vs Otago Head to Head
Otago have edged Northern Knights in this fixture, In 35 matches between the two sides, they have edged 17-13. Last year both sides went head to head twice, Northern Knights did a double which includes an all important win in the elimination round.
Head to Head:
Northern Knights Win: 13
Otago win: 17
Draw/NR: 5
Northern Knights vs Otago Betting Odds
Northern Knights to have a better opening partnership than Otago
Northern Knights and Otago head into this fixture with both sides desperate for points. Both teams have had an underwhelming campaign thus far as they are currently fifth and sixth on the table and with almost half of the games played out, both sides are in danger of missing the playoffs this season. Both sides went head to head twice last season and on both occasions, Northern Knights registered maximum points. What's more enticing is the fact that on both occasions Northern Knight’s openers outplayed Otago batters as they registered a better opening stand in both matches. Even this season even though Northern Knights haven’t got the results, their openers have batted well and have had a better opening stand in two of the three games thus far which makes us believe they would have a better opening partnership in the game.
Northern Knights vs Otago
T20
Seddon Park, Hamilton
Northern Knights vs Otago Top Team Batters
Jeet Raval to be Northern Knights’s top batter
Even though Jeet Raval did not have a great outing against Otago last year, he has been in stunning form this term. In the three games thus far, Raval has scored 52, 16 and 62 and is the leading run scorer for Northern Knights so far which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Hamish Rutherford to be Otago’s top batter
Hamish Rutherford had a slow start to the campaign as he failed to show up in the two games against Wellington as he scored six and seven. In the last two matches, Rutherford has found his form as he scored 32 against Auckland and in the last game scored a brilliant half century which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Northern Knights vs Otago Top Team Bowlers
Tim Pringle to be Northern Knights’s top bowler
Tim Pringle was one of the most consistent bowlers for Northern Knights last season as he ended up with nine wickets with an economy of 6.67 which is exceptional in this format. In the last game against Otago, Pringle ended the game with bowling figures of 2/19 which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Travis Muller to be Otago’s top bowler
Travis Muller has been one of the most consistent bowlers for Otago in this tournament and with six wickets is the leading wicket taker for Otago thus far. In the last two matches, Muller has ended the game with 3/33 and 2/28 and was the best bowler for his side in both games which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win
Northern Knights
- Northern Knights to win @ 1.71 (PariMatch)
- Otago to win @ 2.14 (PariMatch)
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