Match Details
- Tournament: Ford Trophy 2024-25
- Fixture: Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings (OV vs CANT)
- Date: February 6, 2025
- Time: 3:00 AM IST
- Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
- Live Streaming: To be updated
OV vs CANT Dream11 Prediction & Match Analysis
The Ford Trophy 2024-25 is heating up, and Otago Volts (OV) will take on Canterbury Kings (CANT) in the 18th match of the tournament. Canterbury Kings are currently second on the points table, showcasing dominant performances, while Otago Volts are struggling at fourth place and desperately need a win to stay in contention.
This match is crucial for both teams and provides Dream11 Fantasy Cricket players with a great opportunity to pick a winning combination.
Recent Performance & Form Guide
Otago Volts (OV) Recent Form
✅ Win | ❌ Loss | ❌ Loss | ❌ Loss | ❌ Loss
Last 5 Matches: 1 win, 4 losses
- Strength: Strong start with a win over Northern Districts.
- Weakness: Three consecutive heavy defeats, especially when chasing.
Canterbury Kings (CANT) Recent Form
✅ Win | ❌ Loss | ✅ Win | ✅ Win | ❌ Loss
Last 5 Matches: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Strength: 240-run victory against Otago Volts, strong all-round performances.
- Weakness: A rare collapse in a low-scoring game against Auckland Aces.
OV vs CANT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Key Players
🔥 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Hardik Pandya (C) – A reliable all-rounder with explosive batting and effective bowling.
- Chad Bowes (VC) – Scored a double century (205 runs) against Otago Volts earlier in the tournament.
- Dean Foxcroft – Key batter for Otago Volts with a solid performance record.
🏏 Top Picks for Dream11
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Chad Bowes, Leo Carter
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Dean Foxcroft, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Zakary Foulkes
💰 Budget Picks
- Liam Livingstone – A high-value all-rounder at a budget-friendly price.
- Jamie Overton – A cost-effective pacer with breakthrough potential.
OV vs CANT Predicted Playing XI
🏏 Otago Volts (OV) Expected XI
- Thorn Parkes
- Dale Phillips
- Llew Johnson
- Dean Foxcroft
- Leo Carter
- Luke Georgeson (C)
- Max Chu (WK)
- Jake Gibson
- Ben Lockrose
- Jarrod McKay
- Toby Hart
🏏 Canterbury Kings (CANT) Expected XI
- Chad Bowes
- Henry Nicholls
- Rhys Mariu
- Mitch Hay (WK)
- Cole McConchie (C)
- Matthew Boyle
- Michael Rippon
- Zakary Foulkes
- Angus McKenzie
- Matt Rowe
- Fraser Sheat
🏟 OV vs CANT Pitch & Weather Report
- Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
- Temperature: 9°C – 15°C
- Weather: Cloudy with a slight chance of rain
- Pitch Conditions: Favorable for fast bowlers in the early stages, but batting conditions improve as the match progresses.
- Toss Strategy: Teams winning the toss should opt to bowl first to take advantage of early seam movement.
📊 Stats & Insights:
- Average first-innings score: 280-300
- Chasing success rate: 60%
🏆 OV vs CANT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Team Prediction
📌 Dream11 Team 1 (For Small Leagues – SL)
Wicket-Keepers:
✅ Jos Buttler (WK)
Batsmen:
✅ Virat Kohli
✅ Joe Root (VC)
✅ Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders:
✅ Hardik Pandya (C)
✅ Ravindra Jadeja
✅ Liam Livingstone
Bowlers:
✅ Mohammed Shami
✅ Kuldeep Yadav
✅ Brydon Carse
📌 Dream11 Team 2 (For Grand Leagues – GL)
Wicket-Keepers:
✅ Jos Buttler (WK)
Batsmen:
✅ Virat Kohli (VC)
✅ Joe Root
✅ Yashasvi Jaiswal (C)
All-rounders:
✅ Hardik Pandya
✅ Ravindra Jadeja
✅ Liam Livingstone
Bowlers:
✅ Mohammed Shami
✅ Kuldeep Yadav
✅ Jofra Archer
✅ Brydon Carse
🏆 OV vs CANT Match Winner Prediction
🏏 Predicted Winner: Canterbury Kings (CANT) ✅
- Canterbury Kings have been dominant in this season, losing only one out of five games.
- Chad Bowes is in red-hot form, smashing a double century against Otago Volts.
- Otago Volts struggle while chasing big totals, which could be a major disadvantage.
- Based on recent form and squad strength, Canterbury Kings are favorites to win this match.
✅ Final Prediction: Canterbury Kings to defeat Otago Volts and claim victory!
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