Otago Volts (OV) will take on Auckland Aces (AA) in the 21st game of the The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 the match will be played at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin on 10th February 2025 at 03:00 AM IST.

OV vs AA (Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces), Match 21 - Match Information
Match: Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces, Match 21
Date: 10th February 2025
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
OV vs AA, University of Otago Oval, Dunedin Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 252 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 65% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.
Weather Report for University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
Temperature is expected to be around 14.31 °C and humidity is expected to be around 77%. Winds at a speed of 1.72 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
OV vs AA, Head to Head
In the 80 matches played between these 2 teams, Batter of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
William O'Donnell | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 2 | 13.5 | 5, 29, 0, 30, 15 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
Michael Sclanders | 5 | 200 | 50 | 0 | - | 23, 14, 21, 107, 35 | - |
Llew Johnson | 5 | 236 | 47.2 | 0 | - | 115, 78, 27, 0, 16 | - |
- William Taylor O'Donnell
William O'Donnell can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches William O'Donnell has scored 5, 29, 0, 30, 15 runs averaging 19.8 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 13.5 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Michael Sclanders
Michael Sclanders is a Batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Michael Sclanders is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 23, 14, 21, 107, 35 runs at an average of 50 per match.
- Llewellyn Cullen Johnson
Llew Johnson is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Llew Johnson is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 236 runs at an average of 47.2 per match.

OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Bacon | 3 | 13 | - | 6 | 26.7 | 0, 7, 0, 6, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
Mason Clarke | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 0, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
Danru Ferns | 4 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 36.3 | 11, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 2 |
- Matthew Boyce Bacon
Matthew Bacon is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Matthew Bacon bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 26.7. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Matthew Bacon has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Mason Clarke
Mason Clarke can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Mason Clarke bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 27.
- Daniel Kruger Ferns
Danru Ferns can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Danru Ferns is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 0, 1, 0, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 36.3. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 3, 0, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Danru Ferns has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 3, 0, 1, 0 wickets.

OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luke Georgeson | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 5 | 19 | 21, 0, 0, 40, 40 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 |
Jake Gibson | 3 | 51 | 51 | 3 | 38 | 0, 51, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
Sean Solia | 3 | 114 | 38 | 2 | 14.5 | 69, 0, 0, 0, 45 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Luke Ian Georgeson
Luke Georgeson is an All Rounder and has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Luke Georgeson has scored 21, 0, 0, 40, 40 runs averaging 33.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 19 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Luke Georgeson has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Jacob Michael Gibson
Jake Gibson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Jake Gibson is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 38. This player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 51 runs, averaging at 51 runs per match. Jake Gibson has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 5 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
- Sean Solia
Sean Solia is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Sean Solia has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 69, 0, 0, 0, 45 runs at an average of 38 per match. Sean Solia also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 14.5 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Sean Solia played here and has taken 0, 1, 0 wickets.

Fantasy Tips Prediction | Dream Lineup | Team News | Team Head To Head Records | Player Head To Head Records
OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Llew Johnson | 5 | 236 | 47.2 | 0 | - | 115, 78, 27, 0, 16 | - |
Matthew Bacon | 3 | 13 | - | 6 | 26.7 | 0, 7, 0, 6, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
Cam Fletcher | 5 | 201 | 50.3 | 0 | - | 80, 67, 17, 20, 17 | - |
Jock McKenzie | 3 | 88 | 44 | 2 | 47.5 | 22, 0, 0, 0, 66 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
Sean Solia | 3 | 114 | 38 | 2 | 14.5 | 69, 0, 0, 0, 45 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
Jake Gibson | 3 | 51 | 51 | 3 | 38 | 0, 51, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
The Top Point Getters for Otago Volts are Llew Johnson with 143 match fantasy points. Matthew Bacon with 108 match fantasy points and Jake Gibson with 78 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Auckland Aces are Cam Fletcher with 98 match fantasy points. Jock McKenzie with 89 match fantasy points and Sean Solia with 86 match fantasy points.

OV vs AA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luke Georgeson | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 5 | 19 | 21, 0, 0, 40, 40 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 |
Matthew Bacon | 3 | 13 | - | 6 | 26.7 | 0, 7, 0, 6, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
Mason Clarke | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 0, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
William O'Donnell | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 2 | 13.5 | 5, 29, 0, 30, 15 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
Danru Ferns | 4 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 36.3 | 11, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 2 |
- Luke Ian Georgeson
Luke Georgeson is an All Rounder and has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 101 runs averaging 33.7 per match. Luke Georgeson is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 19 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Luke Georgeson played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Matthew Boyce Bacon
Matthew Bacon is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches Matthew Bacon has taken 6 wickets at an average of 26.7. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Matthew Bacon played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Mason Clarke
Mason Clarke can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Mason Clarke has taken 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 27.
- William Taylor O'Donnell
William O'Donnell is a Batter and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 79 runs averaging 19.8 per match. William O'Donnell also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 13.5 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Daniel Kruger Ferns
Danru Ferns is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Danru Ferns bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 36.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 3, 0, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Danru Ferns has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.

OV vs AA Squad Information
Auckland Aces (AA) Squad: Martin Guptill, James Neesham, Cam Fletcher, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Louis Delport, Finn Allen, Sean Solia, Danru Ferns, Benjamin Lister, William O'Donnell, Adithya Ashok, Jock McKenzie, Quinn Sunde, Simon Keene, Matthew Gibson, Michael Sclanders, Jordan Sussex, Harjot Johal, Bevon Jacobs, Nikith Perera, Lachlan Stackpole and Angus Olliver
Otago Volts (OV) Squad: Jacob Duffy, Travis Muller, Leo Carter, Glenn Phillips, Dean Foxcroft, Dale Phillips, Matthew Bacon, Andrew Hazeldine, Max Chu, Luke Georgeson, Ben Lockrose, Llew Johnson, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Jacob Cumming, Thorn Parkes, Jamal Todd, Zac Cumming, Mason Clarke and Toby Hart
OV vs AA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Quinn Sunde
Batters: William O'Donnell, Michael Sclanders, Thorn Parkes, Leo Carter and Bevon Jacobs
All-Rounders: Luke Georgeson, Jock McKenzie and Simon Keene
Bowlers: Matthew Bacon and Danru Ferns
Captain: Luke Georgeson
Vice-Captain: Matthew Bacon
OV vs AA (Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces), Match 21 Preview
Otago Volts have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Auckland Aces have also played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Auckland Aces beat Otago Volts by 4 wickets. Travis Muller scored the highest fantasy points for Otago Volts with 105 match fantasy points while Michael Sclanders topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Auckland Aces with 134 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Otago Volts vs Canterbury Last Match Scorecard) played by Otago Volts against Canterbury, Canterbury beat Otago Volts by 1 run. The top fantasy player for Otago Volts was Llew Johnson who scored 143 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Central Stags, Central Stags beat Auckland Aces by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Auckland Aces was Cam Fletcher who scored 98 fantasy points.