Otago Volts vs Northern Brave – Elimination Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 New Zealand Super Smash
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THE FACTS
When is Otago Volts vs Northern Brave taking place? Otago Volts vs Northern Brave will take place on Wednesday 8th February, 2023 at 22:00 (UK)
Where is Otago Volts vs Northern Brave taking place? Otago Volts vs Northern Brave will take place at University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, New Zealand
Where can I get tickets for Otago Volts vs Northern Brave? Click here for the latest ticket information for Otago Volts vs Northern Brave
What TV channel is Otago Volts vs Northern Brave on in the UK? Otago Volts vs Northern Brave will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Otago Volts vs Northern Brave? BT Sport subscribers can stream Otago Volts vs Northern Brave live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE LOWDOWN
OTAGO VOLTS
- Otago Volts ended the group stage having finished second-place in the Super Smash table, with one win and two points more than their opponents in this elimination final.
- Plenty will depend on captain Hamish Rutherford, whose prowess with the bat is well document at the top of the order with him responsible for taking full advantage of the powerplay.
NORTHERN BRAVE
- Northern Brave finished with just four wins from ten games, but that still proved enough for them to finish in third-place with three no results also adding to their points total.
- The Brave have faced Otago twice, beating them on one occasion by seven wickets with the other match being abandoned without a ball bowled.
THE PREDICTION
Of the three matches Otago Volts have played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, they have won two and lost one, most recently being beaten by Canterbury Kings. The Volts will need to bowl better on this occasion to give themselves a chance of overcoming the Brave, who have to improve with the bat compared to how they did against Central Stags, although their bowlers dragged them to victory on that occasion. However, in what is likely to be an extremely close contest, home advantage may prove crucial, so consider backing Otago Volts to edge this one.
