OV vs NB Match Preview, Prediction, Team News & Expert Analysis - 22th T20 Match
Arjit - January 18, 2026Last Updated on Jan 18, 2026 12:18 AM
Otago vs Northern Knights Cricket Match Previews
Super Smash 2025-26
OV vs NB Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Cricket Match Live Score and Pitch Report
Teams will be updated once the lineup announced
OV vs NB Match Prediction, Super Smash 2025-26, Otago vs Northern Knights Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
OV vs NB (Otago vs Northern Knights) Match Details
| Match | Otago vs Northern Knights (OV vs NB) |
| League | Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Date | Sunday, 18th January 2026 |
| Time | 08:55 AM (IST) - 03:25 AM (GMT) |
OV vs NB Pitch Report and Todays Weather Report
OV vs NB Match Venue: University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand
OV vs NB Pitch Report: Historically, the pitch at the University Oval has been a little dry. However, with New Zealands intention to make things difficult for Pakistans much-vaunted fast bowling attack with their flat pitches, the ground could turn out to be another batting paradise with a surface offering perfect bounce between the short boundaries.
OV vs NB Weather Report: Weather in Dunedin, NZ is clean. The temperature is expected to around 17°C on the match day with 58% humidity and 5.0 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
University Oval Score Records:
| Total matches: | 8 |
| Batting first won: | 5 |
| Bowling first won: | 3 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 154 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 147 |
| Highest Total: | 224/7 |
| Lowest Total: | 141/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 146/1 |
| Lowest Defended: | 137/6 |
OV vs NB (Otago vs Northern Knights) Playing 11
Otago vs Northern Knights (OV vs NB) Match Preview
OV vs NB Match Preview: Otago is set to take on Northern Knights in Super Smash 2025-26 on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 08:55 AM IST at University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Otago (OV) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Llew Johnson and Jamal Todd will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings.
- Jamal Todd was the highest score points gainer in the previous match.
One-Down Batter
- Max Chu will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Jack Boyle and Troy Johnson will strengthen the middle order for Otago.
- Luke Georgeson will lead the Otago as a Captain. He is having topmost good points in this series.
Wicketkeeper
- Max Chu will do the Wicket Keeping for Otago.
Spin Bowlers
Pace Bowlers
- Matthew Bacon and Danru Ferns will lead the pace attack of his team.
Northern Knights (NB) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Brett Hampton and Katene Clarke will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings.
One-Down Batter
- Ben Pomare will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Robert Roux O Donnell and Mitchell Santner will strengthen the middle order for Northern Knights.
- Ben Pomare will lead the Northern Knights as a Captain. He is also a good Wicket-Keeper
Wicketkeeper
- Ben Pomare will do the Wicket Keeping for Northern Knights.
Spin Bowlers
- Mitchell Santner will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
Pace Bowlers
- Zak Gibson and Tim Pringle will lead the pace attack of his team.
Otago vs Northern Knights (OV vs NB) Cricket Match Prediction, Team and Tips
OV vs NB Match Prediction: Northern Knights looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?: According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, NB will win the toss and choose to Bowl first.
OV vs NB Super Smash 2025-26 Match Expert Advice: Luke Georgeson will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Jacob Cumming will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
OV vs NB Head to Head
OV vs NB Head to Head Records: Otago vs Northern Knights have faced each other in 0 matches in T20. Out of these 0 games, Otago have won 0 whereas Northern Knights have won 0 Matches.
| Team | Match Win |
|---|---|
| OV | 0 Won |
| NB | 0 Won |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Fancode.
POINTS TABLE - Super Smash 2025-26
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1.603 | 20 | LWWLW |
| 2 | Northern Knights | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1.337 | 16 | WWWTL |
| 3 | Canterbury | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.243 | 16 | LWLWW |
| 4 | Otago | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -0.537 | 14 | WLWLT |
| 5 | Central Districts | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.847 | 12 | WLWLL |
| 6 | Wellington | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | -0.727 | 6 | LLLLNR |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
Full Schedule: Super Smash 2025-26 Schedule
Recent Forms: 547, Cricket, OV vs NB
NB - W W W T LOV - W L W L T
OV vs NB Team Analysis & Player Performance
- Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
- In Wicket Keeping, both are good. You can choose any of one.
- Pacers may play major role on this pitch.
OV vs NB Winning Prediction
- Northern Knights team has the upper hand over Otago team. So try to pick more players from Northern Knights
OV vs NB Small League Must Picks:
OV - Luke Georgeson [430 points], Jacob Cumming [355 points]NB - Robert Roux O Donnell [751 points], Scott Kuggeleijn [622 points]
OV vs NB Grand League Risky Picks:
OV - Jamal Todd [0 points], Ben Lockrose [0 points]NB - Matthew Fisher [0 points], Ben Pomare [4 points]
OV vs NB Death Over Bowlers:
OV - Jacob DuffyNB - Zak Gibson
Otago (OV) Key Players
- Ben Lockrose [0W, 0W, 0W, 1W, 0W]
- Andrew Hazeldine [1W, 0W, 1W, 2W, ]
- Jacob Duffy [0W, 3W, 3W, 5W, 2W]
- Troy Johnson [PTs: 163, CR: 7]
- Jake Gibson [PTs: 181, CR: 7.5]
- Luke Georgeson [PTs: 430, CR: 6.5]
Northern Knights (NB) Key Players
- Mitchell Santner [1W, (18*, 3W), 55*, (27, 1W)]
- Fergus Lellman [24, 29, 31, 13, ]
- Katene Clarke [PTs: 266, CR: 7.5]
- Brett Hampton [PTs: 269, CR: 8]
- Joshua Brown [22, 84, 0, 15]
- Scott Kuggeleijn [[1W, 0W], [(13, 1W), 3W],]
- Robert Roux O Donnell [23, 29, 46, 61, 43,]
OV vs NB Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Mitchell Santner [PTs: 117, CR: 9.5]
- Troy Johnson [PTs: 163, CR: 7]
- Katene Clarke [PTs: 266, CR: 7.5]
- Brett Hampton [PTs: 269, CR: 8]
- Luke Georgeson [PTs: 430, CR: 6.5]
- Scott Kuggeleijn [PTs: 622, CR: 8.5]
- Robert Roux O Donnell [PTs: 751, CR: 6.5]
OV vs NB Injury / Unavailability
Otago Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Northern Knights Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
OV vs NB Live Stream
Where can I see OV vs NB Live Score?
You can see OV vs NB Live Score on Possible11, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, etc.
OV vs NB match will be live telecast on FanCode.
OV vs NB Cricket Match Highlights
You can watch OV vs NB match Live Streaming and highlights on FanCode
OV vs NB match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Otago vs Northern Knights (OV vs NB) Squads
Otago (OV) Squad: Jacob Duffy, Matthew Bacon, Danru Ferns, Troy Johnson, Max Chu(WK), Jack Boyle, Andrew Hazeldine, Jake Gibson, Llew Johnson, Luke Georgeson(C), Jacob Cumming, Ben Lockrose, Jamal Todd
Northern Knights (NB) Squad: Scott Kuggeleijn, Brett Hampton, Henry Cooper, Zak Gibson, Robert Roux O Donnell, Joe Carter, Mitchell Santner, Jeet Raval, Matthew Fisher, Ben Pomare(WK)(C), Fergus Lellman, Katene Clarke, Tim Pringle, Donald Clarke, Joshua Brown, Xavier Bell(WK)
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, OV vs NB Dream11 Team Prediction Today's match
A-1, OV vs NB Dream11 Prediction, Otago is set to take on Northern Knights at 2026-01-18 08:55:00 IST
Q-2, What are OV vs NB dream11 Fantasy Tips?
A-2, Dream11 Cricket team prediction for OV vs NB, Get expert fantasy tips, injury updates, small league safe teams, and grand league risky players from the Possible11 App.
Q-3, OV vs NB dream11 Small League Must Picks for today Cricket match?
A-3, Check the Possible11 Web Or App for today's match SL must picks
Q-4, OV vs NB dream11 grand League Must Picks for today Cricket match?
A-4, Check the Possible11 App for today's match GL Team must picks
Q-5, What are OV vs NB dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices?
A-5, Try to pick best performer in this series and checkout the Possible11 app for more details.
Q-6, Is there any injury in OV vs NB today match?
A-6, There are no injury updates as of now in OV vs NB today match. Will update in the app if any news comes.
Q-7, Where can I see OV vs NB Live Score today match?
A-7, You can see OV vs NB Live Score on the Possible11.com website, and the possible11 app.
