NOR vs OVO Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Super Smash 2020-21, Match 8

Match Details:

It’s match no. 8 of the Super Smash 2020-21 and the Northern Knights will be up against Otago Volts at the Bay Oval ground in Mount Maunganui.

The match will be starting at 11:40 AM IST (06:10 AM GMT) (07:10 PM Local Time) and will be streamed live on the FanCode app.

Preview:

Otago Volts will be playing this game to get their campaign back on track. They started their campaign with a win but they went onto lose their next game. They will desperately be looking to win this and consider it as an opportunity in fact to get a victory as Northern Knights as they are yet to register a victory in this tournament.

Weather Report for Match 8:

Things aren’t looking good as per the Weather reports because there are 90% chances for rainfall and the temperature will be around 20 degrees Celsius.

Pitch Report:

This pitch is a belter and will be assisting the batters. Both the teams will have a tough task defending a total here.

Average first innings score:

148 (The only match of the tournament played at this venue)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0

Injury & Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

NOR vs OVO Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Knights:

Tim Seifert, Katene Clarke, Dean Brownlie, Anton Devcich, Henry Cooper, Brett Hampton, Scott Kuggeleijn, Zak Gibson, Joe Walker, Brett Randell, Frederick Walker

Bench:

Matthew Fisher

Otago Volts:

Matt Bacon, Neil Broom, Jacob Duffy, Llew Johnson, Nick Kelly, Anaru Kitchen, Michell McCleneghan, Michael Rae, Mitch Renwick, Michael Rippon, Nathan Smith

Bench:

Dale Phillips

NOR vs OVO Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Anton Devcich has played in 2 games so far and has scored 121 runs including one century, boosting his average to 60.50.

Llew Johnson has scored 78 runs, at a strike rate of 147.16.

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Michael Rippon has scored 28 runs and 2 wickets, helping his team’s cause and earning a good number of points on 11Wickets.

Tim Seifert has scored 57 runs so far and has done well as a wicket-keeper as well.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Anton Devcich, Llew Johnson

Vice-Captain Options: Michael Rippon, Tim Seifert

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NOR vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mitch Renwick, Tim Seifert

Batters – Neil Broom, Katene Clarke, Llew Johnson

All-Rounders – Michael Rippon (VC), Scott Kugglejin, Anton Devcich (C)

Bowlers – Matt Bacon, Jacob Duffy, Brett Randell

12th Man – Dean Brownlie

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NOR vs OVO 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mitch Renwick, Tim Seifert (C)

Batters – Neil Broom, Dean Brownlie, Llew Johnson (VC)

All-Rounders – Anaru Kitchen, Michael Rippon, Anton Devcich

Bowlers – Matt Bacon, Jacob Duffy, Joe Walker

12th Man – Scott Kugglejin

Expert Advice:

Considering the recent form, it would be advisable to go with more batsmen and wicket keepers in your fantasy teams.

Today’s NOR vs OVO Probable Winners:

Otago Volts are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.