Super Smash 2021-22, Match 8: CS vs OV Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Central Stags will lock horns with Otago Volts in the 8th match of the Super Smash 2021-22 on Saturday. Central Stags won their first two matches quite remarkably against Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds and failed to keep the same tempo as they lost to Canterbury Kings in their 3rd encounter by 47 runs.

Otago Volts, on the other hand, are heading into this match on the back of a win over Northern Brave by 3 wickets. With one win, one loss and a no result they are at 3rd spot in the standings with 6 points. It’s still early days in this tournament and they need to take one game at a time.

Match Details:

Central Stags vs Otago Volts, Match 8

Venue: Mclean Park, Napier

Date & Time: December 18th at 7:10 AM IST and 2:40 PM Local Time

Pitch Report:

It’s a belter of a surface for batting and a nightmare for the bowlers. The runs will flow quick and fast here. We can expect a huge run-fest in this game.

Probable Playing XIs for CS vs OV:

Central Stags

Greg Hay, Bayley Wiggins, Dane Cleaver (wk), Christian Leopard, Tom Bruce (c), Josh Clarkson, Doug Bracewell, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance, Jayden Lennox

Otago Volts

Hamish Rutherford (c), Josh Finnie, Niel Broom, Anaru Kitchen, Dale Phillips, Llew Johnson, Michael Rippon, Max Chu (wk), Angus Mckenzie, Jake Gibson, Jacob Duffy

Top Picks for CS vs OV Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Central Stags

Dane Cleaver is the first player to score a century in this tournament. In the last 3 matches, he has added 130 runs at an average of 65 with a strike rate of 200.

Josh Clarkson is an excellent middle order batter and he is someone who can accelerate in the death overs. In 2 matches in this tournament, he has scored 96 runs at an impressive strike rate of 223.25.

Top Picks – Otago Volts

Hamish Rutherford has got loads of experience playing different formats over the years in domestic cricket. In 2 innings in this tournament, he has scored 90 runs with the highest score of 82.

Neil Broom has plenty of cricket still left in him. He is a natural stroke maker and will be the key batter at the No.3 spot. He has smashed 92 runs in his last 2 innings at a strike rate of 116.45.

CS vs OV Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CS vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver (vc), Niel Broom, Hamish Rutherford (c), Tom Bruce, Doug Bracewell, Anaru Kitchen, Josh Finnie, Josh Clarkson, Adam Milne, Seth Rance, Jacob Duffy

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CS vs OV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver, Niel Broom (c), Hamish Rutherford, Greg Hay, Doug Bracewell, Michael Rippon, Josh Finnie, Josh Clarkson (vc), Seth Rance, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner

CS vs OV 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.