Match 18 of the Dream11 Super Smash, 2024/25 has Otago Volts taking on Wellington Firebirds. The match will be played at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin on 18th January 2025 at 06:55 AM IST.
OV vs WF (Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds, Match 18
Date: 18th January 2025
Time: 06:55 AM IST
Venue: University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
OV vs WF, 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 171 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 37% of its matches. Fantasy gully experts predict that the team winning the toss will bowl first here.
Weather Report for University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
Temperature is expected to be around 16.58 °C and humidity is expected to be around 76%. Winds at a speed of 5.16 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 75% 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
OV vs WF, Head to Head
In the 34 matches played between these 2 teams, Wellington Firebirds All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Otago Volts.
OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Johnson | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 0 | - | 3, 4, 25, 77, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Tim Robinson | 5 | 229 | 45.8 | 0 | - | 5, 89, 57, 37, 41 | - |
| Ruben Clinton | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 0 | - | 12, 5, 0, 28, 32 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Troy Manning Johnson
Troy Johnson is a Batter and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 109 runs averaging 27.3 per match.
- Timothy Blake Robinson
Tim Robinson is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Tim Robinson has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 5, 89, 57, 37, 41 runs averaging 45.8 per match.
- Ruben Clinton
Ruben Clinton is a Batter and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Ruben Clinton is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 77 runs averaging 19.3 per match.
OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hartshorn | 3 | 1 | - | 7 | 13.3 | 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 5 |
| Andrew Hazeldine | 3 | 19 | - | 3 | 24.7 | 0, 12, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Ben Lockrose | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 28.7 | 0, 1, 13, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
- James William Hartshorn
James Hartshorn is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. James Hartshorn is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 0, 5 wickets at an average of 13.3. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Andrew Thomas Edward Hazeldine
Andrew Hazeldine is a Bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Andrew Hazeldine bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 24.7. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Andrew Hazeldine has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Benjamin Nicholas John Lockrose
Ben Lockrose is a Bowler and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches Ben Lockrose has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 28.7. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Ben Lockrose played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 28 | 0, 7, 16, 0, 10 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Dean Foxcroft | 3 | 87 | 87 | 0 | - | 4, 0, 0, 23, 60 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Luke Georgeson | 3 | 39 | 19.5 | 3 | 26.7 | 0, 28, 11, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Logan van Beek has scored 33 runs averaging 16.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 28 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Logan van Beek has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 wickets.
- Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Dean Foxcroft is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 87 runs averaging 87 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Luke Ian Georgeson
Luke Georgeson is an All Rounder and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Luke Georgeson bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 26.7. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Luke Georgeson has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
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OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lockrose | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 28.7 | 0, 1, 13, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Peter Younghusband | 4 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 23.5 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 23 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Andrew Hazeldine | 3 | 19 | - | 3 | 24.7 | 0, 12, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Dale Phillips | 4 | 128 | 32 | 0 | - | 5, 43, 0, 35, 45 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| James Hartshorn | 3 | 1 | - | 7 | 13.3 | 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 5 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 28 | 0, 7, 16, 0, 10 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Otago Volts are Ben Lockrose with 87 match fantasy points. Andrew Hazeldine with 71 match fantasy points and Dale Phillips with 66 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Wellington Firebirds are Peter Younghusband with 85 match fantasy points. James Hartshorn with 55 match fantasy points and Logan van Beek with 54 match fantasy points.
OV vs WF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Johnson | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 0 | - | 3, 4, 25, 77, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 3 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 28 | 0, 7, 16, 0, 10 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| James Hartshorn | 3 | 1 | - | 7 | 13.3 | 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 5 |
| Dean Foxcroft | 3 | 87 | 87 | 0 | - | 4, 0, 0, 23, 60 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Luke Georgeson | 3 | 39 | 19.5 | 3 | 26.7 | 0, 28, 11, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
- Troy Manning Johnson
Troy Johnson is a Batter and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Troy Johnson has scored 109 runs at an average of 27.3 per match.
- Logan Verjus van Beek
Logan van Beek is an All Rounder and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 0, 7, 16, 0, 10 runs at an average of 16.5 per match. Logan van Beek is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 28 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Logan van Beek played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- James William Hartshorn
James Hartshorn is a Bowler and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 13.3. James Hartshorn has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft is an All Rounder and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 87 runs at an average of 87 per match. Dean Foxcroft has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Luke Ian Georgeson
Luke Georgeson is an All Rounder and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 26.7. Luke Georgeson has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 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, 1 wickets.
OV vs WF Squad Information
Wellington Firebirds (WF) Squad: Logan van Beek, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Peter Younghusband, Nick Kelly, Ben Sears, Michael Snedden, Troy Johnson, Jesse Tashkoff, James Hartshorn, Tim Robinson and Muhammad Abbas
Otago Volts (OV) Squad: Jacob Duffy, Leo Carter, Glenn Phillips, Dale Phillips, Matthew Bacon, Andrew Hazeldine, Max Chu, Luke Georgeson, Ben Lockrose, Llew Johnson, Jamal Todd and Ruben Clinton
OV vs WF Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Tom Blundell and Devon Conway
Batters: Troy Johnson, Ruben Clinton and Muhammad Abbas
All-Rounders: Logan van Beek, Luke Georgeson and Nick Greenwood
Bowlers: James Hartshorn, Andrew Hazeldine and Ben Sears
Captain: Troy Johnson
Vice-Captain: Logan van Beek
OV vs WF (Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds), Match 18 Preview
Otago Volts have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Wellington Firebirds have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Dream11 Super Smash, 2024/25 Points Table
The points table of Dream11 Super Smash, 2024/25 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Matthew Bacon was the Man of the Match and Jacob Duffy scored the highest fantasy points for Otago Volts with 101 match fantasy points while Michael Bracewell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Wellington Firebirds with 95 match fantasy points.