Northern Districts (ND) will lock horns with Otago Volts (OV) in the 1st game of The Ford Trophy, 2024/25 at the Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei, on October 20 at 03:00 AM IST.
ND vs OV (Northern Districts vs Otago Volts), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Northern Districts vs Otago Volts, Match 1
Date: October 20, 2024
Time: 03:00 AM IST
Venue: Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei
ND vs OV (Northern Districts vs Otago Volts), Match 1 Preview
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 25 of The Ford Trophy, 2023/24. Matthew Fisher scored the highest fantasy points for Northern Districts with 102 match fantasy points while Luke Georgeson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Otago Volts with 105 match fantasy points.
ND vs OV, Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 195 runs.
Weather Report for Cobham Oval (New), Whangarei
The temperature will hover around 18°C and humidity is expected to be around 55%. 3.61 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The 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.
ND vs OV, Head-to-Head
In the 75 matches played between these 2 teams, Northern Districts' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Otago Volts.
ND vs OV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cooper | 4 | 136 | 34 | 0 | - | 8, 0, 7, 121, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jeet Raval | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | - | 25, 78, 19, 2, 3 | - |
| Thorn Parkes | 5 | 164 | 54.7 | 0 | - | 21, 47, 30, 53, 13 | - |
- Henry R Cooper
Henry Cooper is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Henry Cooper has scored 136 runs.
- Jeet Ashok Raval
Jeet Raval is a batter with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 25, 78, 19, 2 and 3 runs. Jeet Raval has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Thorn Kiwa Parkes
Thorn Parkes is a batter with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Thorn Parkes is a left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 21, 47, 30, 53 and 13 runs.
ND vs OV 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 Fisher | 3 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 52.7 | 9, 0, 8, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Kristian Clarke | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 26.8 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 16.8 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 27 | 0, 1, 1, 3, 0 |
- Matthew John Fisher
Matthew Fisher is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Matthew Fisher bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 52.7. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 10 wickets in recent matches.
- Kristian David Charles Clarke
Kristian Clarke is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Kristian Clarke bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 26.8. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Jacob Andrew Duffy
Jacob Duffy is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Jacob Duffy is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 16.8. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
ND vs OV 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 | 147 | 73.5 | 8 | 7.8 | 120, 0, 0, 27, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 2 |
| Brett Hampton | 3 | 158 | 79 | 1 | 85 | 25, 0, 0, 7, 126 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Dean Foxcroft | 3 | 42 | 21 | 2 | 32 | 26, 0, 5, 0, 11 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Luke Ian Georgeson
Luke Georgeson is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Luke Georgeson has scored 147 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 7.8 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Brett Raymond Hampton
Brett Hampton can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Brett Hampton has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 158 runs. Brett Hampton is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 85 per match.
- Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft is an all-rounder with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Dean Foxcroft is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 42 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 32 per match.
ND vs OV 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 | 147 | 73.5 | 8 | 7.8 | 120, 0, 0, 27, 0 | 0, 1, 5, 0, 2 |
| Brett Hampton | 3 | 158 | 79 | 1 | 85 | 25, 0, 0, 7, 126 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Matthew Fisher | 3 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 52.7 | 9, 0, 8, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 3, 0 |
| Kristian Clarke | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 26.8 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 5 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 16.8 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 27 | 0, 1, 1, 3, 0 |
- Luke Ian Georgeson
Luke Georgeson is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Luke Georgeson has scored 147 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 7.8 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Brett Raymond Hampton
Brett Hampton can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Brett Hampton has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 158 runs. Brett Hampton is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 85 per match.
- Matthew John Fisher
Matthew Fisher is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Matthew Fisher bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 52.7. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 10 wickets in recent matches.
- Kristian David Charles Clarke
Kristian Clarke is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Kristian Clarke bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 26.8. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Jacob Andrew Duffy
Jacob Duffy is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Jacob Duffy is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 16.8. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
ND vs OV Squad Information
Northern Districts (ND) Squad: Neil Wagner, Jeet Raval, Brett Hampton, Joe Carter, Robert O'Donnell, Bharat Popli, Henry Cooper, Frederick Walker, Katene Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Kristian Clarke, Ben Pomare, Fergus Lellman, Scott Johnston, Joshua Brown and Snehith Reddy
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 and Zac Cumming
ND vs OV Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ben Pomare
Batters: Katene Clarke and Robert O'Donnell
All-Rounders: Luke Georgeson and Brett Hampton
Bowlers: Matthew Fisher, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Andrew Hazeldine, Matthew Bacon and Ben Lockrose
Captain: Katene Clarke
Vice-Captain: Brett Hampton
Photo credit: Imago
