Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts – Round-Robin – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 New Zealand Super Smash

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THE FACTS

When is Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts taking place? Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts will take place on Saturday 4th February, 2023 at 00:40 (UK)

Where is Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts taking place? Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand

Where can I get tickets for Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts? Click here for the latest ticket information for Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts

What TV channel is Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts on in the UK? Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts? BT Sport subscribers can stream Canterbury Kings vs Otago Volts live on the BT Sport Player & app

THE LOWDOWN

CANTERBURY KINGS

• Canterbury Kings have the same number of points as opponents Otago Volts, but sit ahead of them in the table due to a superior net-run-rate.
• The Kings’ last game saw them smash Central Stags, racking up 189/3 before restricting them to just 131/9 in response.

OTAGO VOLTS

• Otago Volts know that victory here would see them overtake Canterbury Kings in the men’s Super Smash table, so motivation will be extremely high for them heading into the latter stages of the competition.
• Like their opponents, Otago are coming off the back of an impressive showing with the bat, successfully chasing down 188 to beat Central Stags with four wickets remaining.

THE PREDICTION

It would be no surprise to see plenty of runs on the menu in this contest between the Kings and the Volts, both of who contain a batting line-up with significant power. The difference is likely to be the performances of each respective bowling unit and on that front, Canterbury Kings will feel confident. Their bowling attack has restricted the opposition to 131 and 148 in each of their last two games, taking 19 wickets of a possible 20 in the process. If they can show the same level of potency here, then they stand a great chance of toppling Otago Volts, so consider backing the Kings to take the spoils on this occasion.