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Otago vs Auckland Predictions - O'Donnell to drive Auckland to top of the table

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 31 Dec 2023

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Otago vs Auckland tips for Monday’s Super Smash group clash (05:00 AM SAST)
Auckland’s Robert O'Donnell has scored 54*, 75*, 70, 46* & 43 runs in his last 6 whiteball innings.
Can Otago get their first win of the season against high-flying Auckland in the Super Smash group clash?

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Robert O'Donnell hits out against Wellington. (credit: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Otago vs Auckland Predictions

Rain has played havoc with the early fixtures in the Super Smash, but already Auckland look to have a strong batting line-up and good bowlers. Otago are struggling on all fronts, losing both of their completed matches.

Auckland’s Robert O'Donnell top-scored with 54* in his side’s only completed match, against Canterbury.
Auckland’s Martin Guptill scored 47 against Canterbury.
Otago’s Jake Gibson top-scored with 56 in the loss to Wellington.
Otago’s Dean Foxcroft scored 29 against Wellington.

Head-to-Head

Auckland have won three of their last five matches against Otago, losing one, and tying their most recent meeting.

Otago Form

Otago have lost two of their opening three matches, with the other match being abandoned due to rain.

After losing their opener to Wellington by 74 runs, Otago picked up a point when their match against Canterbury was rained off.

Their third match was against Wellington again, this time Otago losing by nine wickets after being rolled for just 47.

Otago Team News

Otago are in desperate need of runs… they are likely to give their first-choice line-up another chance, but another mass failure for the team would lead to major changes for the rest of the tournament.

Auckland Form

Auckland won the series opener against Canterbury by 27 runs before suffering two abandoned matches in a row, although the no-result points lifted them to second on the table.

After getting off to a good start through Martin Guptill’s 47 off 29 balls, skipper Robert O'Donnell added 54 off 38 balls, with four sixes, to help his side post 185/5 off their 20 overs.

Canterbury were bowled out for 158 off 17.5 overs, with James Neesham (3/26) the pick of the bowlers.

Auckland Team News

Auckland are in superb form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Verdict

Super Smash

I am backing Auckland to win. I am also backing Robert O'Donnell to top score for Auckland.

Jake Gibson is a good bet to top score for Otago.

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