Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds 15th Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Dale Phillips	20	46	3	0	43.48
Jacob Gibson	5	12	1	0	41.67
Max chu	39	74	7	0	52.70
Thorn Parkes	8	38	0	0	21.05
Dean Foxcroft	159	254	21	0	62.60
Glenn Phillips	47	28	8	1	167.86
Hamish Rutherford	1	7	0	0	14.29
Jacob Duffy	20	47	5	0	42.55
MJ Rippon	20	39	2	1	51.28
Travis Muller	13	107	1	0	12.15

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Kieran Mccomb	14.0	4	44	1	3.14
Luke Georgeson	8.0	0	37	1	4.62
Muhammad Arslan Abbas	3.0	2	7	0	2.33
Ian McPeake	15.0	2	41	1	2.73
Logan van Beek	23.5	7	113	1	4.74
Nathan Smith	26.0	10	72	1	2.77
Rachin Ravindra	18.0	8	25	0	1.39

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Callum McLachlan	13	12	2	0	108.33
Luke Georgeson	13	54	3	0	24.07
Muhammad Arslan Abbas	33	52	3	1	63.46
Ian McPeake	18	29	2	0	62.07
Logan van Beek	34	57	3	0	59.65
Nick Kelly	63	117	5	1	53.85
Nathan Smith	19	33	2	1	57.58
Rachin Ravindra	118	204	14	1	57.84
Troy Johnson	4	9	0	0	44.44

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Jacob Gibson	8.0	3	34	1	4.25
Jarrod McKay	14.0	1	52	3	3.71
Dean Foxcroft	11.0	1	33	0	3.00
Glenn Phillips	16.0	3	37	1	2.31
Hamish Rutherford	1.0	0	4	0	4.00
Jacob Duffy	16.0	3	65	1	4.06
MJ Rippon	13.0	0	52	0	4.00
Travis Muller	15.0	7	49	1	3.27

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Dale Phillips	87	142	6	2	61.27
Jacob Gibson	37	66	4	0	56.06
Jarrod McKay	0	5	0	0	0.00
Max chu	11	34	1	0	32.35
Thorn Parkes	5	7	1	0	71.43
Dean Foxcroft	4	7	1	0	57.14
Glenn Phillips	61	67	1	4	91.04
Hamish Rutherford	52	85	9	0	61.18
Jacob Duffy	0	19	0	0	0.00
MJ Rippon	14	43	2	0	32.56
Travis Muller	2	14	0	0	14.29

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Kieran Mccomb	15.0	3	51	2	3.40
Luke Georgeson	12.0	3	26	2	2.17
Muhammad Arslan Abbas	6.0	0	29	0	4.83
Ian McPeake	5.0	0	30	0	6.00
Logan van Beek	19.0	2	79	1	4.16
Nathan Smith	14.0	2	50	2	3.57
Rachin Ravindra	9.0	2	19	3	2.11

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Callum McLachlan	27	33	5	0	81.82
Kieran Mccomb	0	4	0	0	0.00
Luke Georgeson	61	187	10	1	32.62
Muhammad Arslan Abbas	79	86	8	4	91.86
Finn Allen	3	5	0	0	60.00
Ian McPeake	0	7	0	0	0.00
Logan van Beek	10	26	1	0	38.46
Nick Kelly	60	82	10	0	73.17
Nathan Smith	73	91	9	1	80.22
Rachin Ravindra	33	27	6	0	122.22
Troy Johnson	13	32	2	0	40.62

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO
Jacob Gibson	13.0	5	33	0	2.54
Jarrod McKay	18.0	6	66	2	3.67
Dean Foxcroft	3.0	1	3	1	1.00
Glenn Phillips	7.0	0	58	0	8.29
Jacob Duffy	21.4	5	92	4	4.25
MJ Rippon	13.0	1	66	2	5.08
Travis Muller	21.0	6	43	1	2.05

OV vs WF Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Feb 24, 2023

OV vs WF Match Prediction - Feb 24, 2023

The Plunket Shield 2022-23 season is about to enter an exciting phase as Otago and Wellington get ready to clash from 25th February at University Oval at Dunedin. This match will be a crucial one for both teams as they look to climb up the points table and secure a spot in the playoffs.

In terms of head-to-head record, Wellington have had the upper hand over Otago. However, Otago have done pretty well in the last few matches between the two and will be pretty confident coming into this one and they will be looking to make it three in a row.

This is an important match for both these sides albeit for contrasting reasons and both sides are expected to come out hard at each other. Given how things have been here in the competition, we expect a cracker of a contest between Otago and Wellington.

OV vs WF Team Previews

Otago Volts

Otago will be led by Hamish Rutherford, who will be supported by a talented squad that includes Michael Rippon, Dean Foxtrot, Jacob Duffy, Max Chu, and Michael Rae. Otago have had a poor season so far, losing two out of their four matches and winning just one. However, they will be hoping to seize their losing streak and bounce back into the tournament. Having said that, they'll know that they have a huge hill to climb going forward in this match.

As it currently stands on the points table, Otago are languishing at the bottom of the ladder and will be desperate to get back to the winning ways. They have 31 points to their name and are right behind Auckland and Northern Districts. A win here will take them above both of them and that is exactly what they will be aiming for.

On paper, Otago have a decent side but they certainly lack much needed experience. Barring Hamish Rutherford and a couple of other players in their lineup, they do not have many to handle pressure. It would be a key factor here in this match and if they can handle pressure well here, getting past them is going to be a remarkably difficult job.

Otago Volts Playing 11

Dale Phillips, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Max chu, Thorn Parkes, Dean Foxcroft, Glenn Phillips, Hamish Rutherford, Jacob Duffy, Michael Rippon, Travis Muller.

Wellington Firebirds

Wellington, on the other hand, will be led by Tom Blundell in the absence of Michael Bracewell, with Blundell being supported by a star-studded line-up that includes Nick Kelly and Rachin Ravindra. However, the notable part of their team lineup are missing players who are out to play for New Zealand against England. Wellington have had a strong start to the season, winning two out of their four matches and are currently occupying the second spot on the points table.

Currently, Wellington is in a strong position on the points table with 45 points to their name and a win here will take them to the top of the table, ahead of Canterbury Kings and Central Districts.

On paper, they had a decent side with all players available but with the likes of Michael Bracewell and Devon Conway not available, they do lack the necessary firepower. That evens things out a bit puts Wellington in a position inferior to where they would have been.

Wellington Firebirds Playing 11

Callum McLachlan, Kieran Mccomb, Luke Georgeson, Muhammad Arslan Abbas, Finn Allen, Iain McPeake, Logan van Beek, Nick Kelly, Nathan Smith, Rachin Ravindra, Troy Johnson.

OV vs WF Toss Prediction

Toss generally can be of high importance in the longest version of the game and with pressure likely to be high here, it would be the case here in this match too. Although there will be plenty of assistance for the new-ball bowlers over the first couple of days, we expect batsmen to have the final say. For that, batting first would be important and both captains would know that. Considering that and the other factors, expect the captain winning the toss to bat first.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

Known for its unique, sloping outfield, University Oval features a sporting surface that will assist bowlers massively over the first couple of mornings before becoming a good surface to bat on. The boundaries are short and that would provide batsmen an excellent value for their shots. The weather is expected to be nice and clear for cricket although it could be a bit windy. Considering all those factors, a total of about 300 runs could prove to be a good one batting first here on this wicket.

OV vs WF Betting Tips

Given the stakes involved, this match promises to be a thriller of a contest. While Otago are at the bottom rung of the ladder, they have a side that can take on Wellington, especially with Wellington missing their key players. We believe that it would be a major factor and allow a chance for Otago to match their opponents. On paper, Otago seems to be having a better-balanced side, at least on paper. Considering that and the odds on offer, we would be placing our bets on an Otago win and so should you.

Written by Prashant Dhamija on 24 February 2023 Last updated