WF vs OV: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for Super Smash T20 2022/23, Match 2

Wellington Firebirds will take on Otago Volts in the 2nd match of the Super Smash T20 2022/23 on Saturday. Wellington are led by Peter Younghusband whereas Hamish Rutherford will be leading Otago.

Match Details:

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Recent form:

Wellington Firebirds: Lost Lost Won Lost Won

Otago Volts: Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost

WF vs OV, Super Smash T20 2022/23, Match 2 Probable Winners:

Wellington Firebirds are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for WF vs OV, Super Smash T20 2022/23, Match 2?

Wellington Firebirds

Finn Allen, Troy Johnson, Nick Kelly, Callum McLachlan (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Logan van Beek, Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Michael Snedden, Peter Younghusband (c)

Otago Volts

Hamish Rutherford (c), Dale Phillips, Jacob Duffy, Josh Finnie, Llew Johnson, Dean Foxcroft, Jake Gibson, Michael Rippon, Ben Lockrose / Andrew Hazeldine, Michael Rae, Matt Bacon

Injury Updates:

As of now, there are no injury concerns in both squads. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for WF vs OV, Super Smash T20 2022/23, Match 2?

Top Pick – Batter

We know Finn Allen how good a batter is, he takes the game away from the opposition with his belligerent batting. In 11 matches last season, he scored 280 runs at an average of 25.45 with the highest score of 68.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Logan van Beek represents Netherlands at the highest level. He made his New Zealand domestic debut back in 2010. He had a good tournament last season where he picked up 11 wickets and scored 140 runs in 7 matches.

Top Pick – Bowler

Adam Milne’s presence will boost Wellington for sure. He bowls at a high pace and consistently clocks more than 135 kmph.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Callum McLachlan is a young wicketkeeper batter who will be making his T20 debut for Wellington Firebirds. In 3 first-class matches, he has scored 121 runs at an average of 24.2.

X-Factor:

Hamish Rutherford finished as the leading run-scorer for Otago Volts last season, scoring 229 runs in 9 innings at an average of 25.44 which comprised 2 half-centuries, and even picked up 2 wickets.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for WF vs OV, Super Smash T20 2022/23, Match 2?

1. Callum McLachlan, Finn Allen (c), Nick Kelly, Hamish Rutherford, Llew Johnson, Rachin Ravindra, Logan van Beek (vc), Michael Rippon, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matt Bacon

2. Callum McLachlan, Finn Allen, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson, Dale Phillips, Hamish Rutherford (c), Logan van Beek, Michael Rippon (vc), Adam Milne, Peter Younghusband, Matt Bacon

Pre-Match Analysis:

Wellington Firebirds were knocked out of the tournament last season in the Eliminator with 6 wickets loss over Canterbury. They failed to defend the huge score of 190 runs and lost the game in the final over. Peter Younghusband will be leading the side in the absence of Michael Bracewell. Finn Allen will only be available for the initial few matches as he will be joining the New Zealand ODI squad for the Pakistan tour. They are a strong side with talented batters and all-rounders.

Otago Volts had a disastrous tournament last season as they finished at the bottom of the standings with a solitary win. Apart from Hamish Rutherford, no other batter crossed the 200-run mark which added to their disappointment. They have locked a good squad for the opening game and it will be interesting how they approach against a high-quality Wellington side. Michael Rippon is the main attraction in this match.