Otago vs Auckland Match Prediction
OVO
37%
Chance of Winning
AUCA
63%
T20
Molyneux Park
Facts:
- With 424 runs, Dean Foxcroft was the leading run scorer for Otago last year.
- With 210 runs, Robert O’Donnell was the leading run scorer for Auckland last year.
Otago vs Auckland Chance of Winning
Otago had a stunning season last year but they have failed to replicate the form which made them so formidable last term. Otago remains winless after three games which includes two defeats against Wellington. In the last game, Otago got humbled as they were bowled out for 47 as they lost the game with nine wickets to spare. With zero wins, Auckland remain sixth on the table.
Unlike their opponents, Auckland had a tough campaign last year but have had a positive start to the campaign. Auckland openers set the platform as they posted 185 runs on the scoreboard. Canterbury failed to chase down the total as Auckland won the game by 27 runs. The last two games were suspended due to bad weather. As per our calculations, Auckland are clear favourites in the upcoming game.
- Otago’s chances of winning - 37%
- Auckland’s chances of winning - 63%
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Otago vs Auckland Prediction & Betting Tips 2023
Otago have had a horrendous campaign thus far. In the last match against Wellington, Otago were bowled out for 47 which turned out to be an embarrassing night for everyone involved with the team. Even though we haven’t seen much of Auckland in this tournament as two of the three games were called off due to rain, we believe Auckland openers would outscore Otago openers and have a better opening partnership in the upcoming fixture.
Sean Solia had an underwhelming campaign last season as he managed to score 168 runs last term. In the two games against Otago even though Auckland won both the games, Solia managed to score 2 and 39. This season, Solia did not have the best of games against Canterbury as he scored nine of ten balls which makes us believe he would struggle to score well in the upcoming game.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Otago vs Auckland Match Toss Prediction
Historically the team batting first has had a slight edge at the venue, the last two games at the venue have been won by the chasing team which makes us believe both sides would prefer to bowl 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 19C during the game and minimum temperature is expected to be 9C.
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 have had an underwhelming start to the campaign as they remain winless after three games and have lost back to back games against Wellington. In the last game Otago were bowled out for 47 as they lost the game with nine wickets to spare.
Auckland News & Player List
Auckland Player List
Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Sean Solia, Robert ODonnell (c), James Neesham, Cam Fletcher (wk), Ryan Harrison, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Nikith Perera, Ben Lister, Jock McKenzie
Predicted Playing XI
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Finn Allen |
Batter |
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Martin Guptill |
Batter |
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Sean Solia |
Batter |
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Robert ODonnell |
Batter |
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Cam Fletcher |
Wicket-keeper |
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James Neesham |
Batter |
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Ryan Harrison |
Bowler |
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Danru Ferns |
All-rounder |
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Louis Delport |
Bowler |
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Nikith Perera |
Bowler |
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Ben Lister |
Bowler |
Auckland Team Form
After a torrid season last term, Auckland had a sensational start to the season as they registered a comprehensive win against Canterbury in the opening fixture. The last two games were suspended due to rain.
Otago vs Auckland Head to Head
Auckland have edged Otago in this fixture, In 36 matches between the two sides, Auckland have edged 18-12. Last year both sides went head to head twice, Otago won the first game and in the second game both sides managed to share the spoils.
Head to Head:
Otago Win: 14
Auckland win: 19
Draw/NR: 3
Otago vs Auckland Betting Odds
Auckland to have a better opening partnership than Otago
Auckland and Otago headed into this tournament after contrasting finishes in the last tournament. On one hand, Otago dominated the group stages as they ended up with 24 points in ten matches and ended up second on the table. On the other hand, Auckland struggled to get a footing in the campaign as they were second best in pretty much all the departments and with 16 points they ended up sixth on the table as they were eventually knocked out in the group stages. One of the key differences between the two sides has been their prowess to hit sixes which can be a deciding factor in games especially in T20 format. Otago hit 60 sixes in the tournament last year which was the second most after Central Districts. What makes this tip even more enticing is the fact in the two head to head games against Auckland, on both occasions Otago managed to hit more sixes in the game which makes us believe they would outscore Auckland once again in the upcoming game.
Otago vs Auckland
T20
Molyneux Park, Alexandra
Otago vs Auckland Top Team Batters
Dean Foxcroft to be Otago’s top batter
It's hard to pick considering how bad Otago has batted in this tournament. Dean Foxcroft had a sensational campaign last season, with 424 runs, Foxcroft was the leading run scorer in the tournament. In the two games against Auckland, Foxcroft scored 44 and 69 which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Robert O’ Donnell to be Auckland’s top batter
He was going to stick with Robert O’Donnell once again as he continued his brilliant form in this tournament and was sensational in the opening game against Canterbury as he scored 54 off 38 balls and was the leading run scorer in the game which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Otago vs Auckland Top Team Bowlers
Matthew Bacon to be Otago’s top bowler
Even though Matthew Bacon had a disappointing game against Wellington, we are going to stick with him one more time. Matthew Bacon was the one of the most consistent bowlers for Otago last year as he ended up with 13 wickets which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Ben Lister to be Auckland’s top bowler
Ben Lister had a solid campaign last year as he was one of the most consistent bowlers for Auckland last season. In the head to head game last season, Lister ended up with 1/29 and 1/32 and this year once again he was magnificent in the opening game as he ended up with 2/18 which makes him our top pick in the upcoming game.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win
Auckland
- Otago to win @ 2.36 (PariMatch)
- Auckland to win @ 1.59 (PariMatch)
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