On January 23, 2022, Otago Volts will lock horns with Canterbury Kings at University Oval in Dunedin. This is a dead rubber but Otago will play for their pride while Canterbury will play to gain confidence moving into the eliminator. Currently, Otago is in last place with just 6 points from 9 matches and will stay there irrespective of the result. Canterbury on the other hand is in the second spot with 24 points from nine matches.
They both previously met in the 13th match where Canterbury outplayed Otago to win the match by a margin of 36 runs. Canterbury is heading into this with a loss to the table-toppers while Otago has lost six matches on the trot coming into this.
Canterbury is unchanged from their previous game as they have confidence in their players. Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, and Matt Henry are the key players.
On the other hand, Otago will give another opportunity to their players that played their last match. They are playing nearly after a week so the players will be fresh for this one. A 21-year fast bowler who initially played for Central Stags a couple of years ago, Jarrod McKay might feature in the game. Hamish Rutherford, Anaru Kitchen, and Neil Broom are the players to watch for.
Can Otago finish the campaign on a winning note or Canterbury dominate them yet again in the season? It should be a mouth-watering contest and cricket lovers will enjoy it.
Match Details
Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings - 29th Match
Date and Time: January 23, 2022, 6:10 AM IST
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
Broadcast: Fan Code
Pitch Report
The University Oval pitch will be a batting-friendly one. It also aids the seamers and as the match progresses spinners will come into play. The average first innings score batting first is hovering around the 180s. Toss-winning captain ideally bowls first here as the pitch will not change much after the first innings.
Weather Conditions
According to forecasts, there will be no rain and will be sunny throughout the match.
Probable Playing XI
Otago Volts
Hamish Rutherford (c), Dale Phillips, Neil Broom, Anaru Kitchen, Nick Kelly, Llew Johnson, Max Chu (wk), Michael Rippon, Jacob Duffy, Jarrod Mckay, Angus McKenzie.
Canterbury Kings
Chad Bowes, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie (c), Cam Fletcher (wk), Leo Carter, Todd Astle, Henry Shipley, William O’Rourke, Matt Henry, Ed Nuttall.
CE Fantasy XI
Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Todd Astle, Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Hamish Rutherford, Neil Broom, Jacob Duffy, Michael Rippon
Captain- Anaru Kitchen
Vice-Captain- Tom Latham