OV vs CK: In the Plunket Shield 2022–2023, Canterbury is comfortably in first place. They have 71 points after 5 games and 3 victories, and it appears likely that they will finish the season as the team with the most points. On March 6, Canterbury will play Otago at Dunedin’s University Oval. With only 37 points, Otago is fifth in the standings. They must make up a lot of ground with only three games left.
Otago Volts OV vs CK
In their previous match against Wellington, Otago earned a draw. The match for them was highlighted by Dean Foxcroft’s 159. The No. 3 batter has already scored 402 runs in 5 games this season for an average of 44.60. In this match, he will be the player Otago has to watch out for.
Glenn Phillips scored 61 runs off 67 balls and 47 runs off 28 balls. IN his first game of the year against Wellington. The aggressive batter might turn the tide for Otago.
The team’s other two reliable batters have been opener Thorn Parkes. And (271 runs in 5 matches at an average of 30.11) and all-rounder Michael Rippon (268 runs in 5 matches at an average of 33.50). Jacob Duffy has done a commendable job of leading Otago’s bowling. In 5 games this season, the right-arm fast has taken 27 wickets at an average of 23.22. With 17 wickets at an average of 31.76, Rippon’s left-arm spin has also made a strong impression.
Canterbury Kings OV vs CK
By defeating the Northern Knights at Seddon Park in their previous match by a margin of four wickets, Canterbury secured their third victory of the year. With their current point total, Canterbury, who came in second last season, has a great chance to win this time around.
Canterbury will depend once more on Cole McConchie to take the initiative. With 501 runs scored in 5 games at an average of 71.57, the No. 3 batter has had a fantastic season. Rhys Mariu, a 21-year-old opener, made an impression in the previous game by scoring 146 runs. While In his debut game of the season. In the future, he might turn out to be a promising prospect for Canterbury.
In addition to his 12 wickets this season, Henry Shipley has made some significant contributions lower in the order. The other two batters that could have an influence. On this game are Chad Bowes and Leo Carter (169 runs in 5 games at an average of 24.14). (161 runs in 5 games at an average of 23).
The most wickets this season were deliver to Canterbury by Matt Henry. Who be sorely missed. He be gone on official business for your country. Therefore players like Henry Shipley (12 wickets in just three games at an average of 24.91) and William O’Rourke. (15 wickets at an average of 32.13) And added responsibilities. Ish Sodhi,.and seasoned spinner, have welcomed back to Canterbury because it is essential in the final games.
Playing XI
Otago Volts
Hamish Rutherford (c), Thorn Parkes, Dean Foxcroft, Glenn Phillips, Dale Phillips, Jake Gibson, Michael Rippon, Max Chu (wk), Travis Muller, Jacob Duffy, Jarrod McKay
Canterbury Kings
Rhys Mariu, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie (c), Leo Carter, Zakary Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Fraser Sheat, William ORourke, Ed Nuttall.
Match Prediction OV vs CK
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