Get ready for a thrilling contest as Otago Volts (OV) take on the Canterbury Kings (CK) in the 2nd Match of the Super Smash 2025. The clash is scheduled to be played at Molyneux Park, in Alexandra, on December 28, 2025, at 8:55 AM IST. This match is also known as OV vs CK, OTA vs CK and Otago vs Canterbury Kings
OV vs CK Super Smash – Match Details
| Team | Otago Volts (OV) vs Canterbury Kings (CK) |
| Competition | Super Smash 2025 |
| Date & Time | December 28, 2025, 8:55 AM |
| Venue | Molyneux Park, Alexandra |
| Live Stream | Fancode App/Website |
| Scorecard | OV vs CK Live Score |
OV vs CK Super Smash T20 Team Preview, H2H & Recent Records
Canterbury Kings will look to start the season strongly after losing to Otago Volts last year. A lot will depend on Chad Bowes and Daryl Mitchell to deliver runs against a strong Otago bowling unit.
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Otago Volts finished last season with three straight defeats, so they need more consistency. Glenn Phillips and Jamal Todd will be key in the batting lineup, while the bowling attack will aim for a much better performance this time.
Otago Volts Team Preview & Key Tips
Otago Volts have announced a 12-man squad for this match
Team is coming with good confidence after last season’s wins at this venue
Batting looks solid with Georgeson, Boyle, Llew Johnson, Jamal Todd, Glenn Phillips, Max Chu, and Jake Gibson
Bowling unit is strong with Matt Bacon, Andrew Hazeldine, Danru Ferns, and Ben Lockrose
Key players missing: Dean Foxcroft, Dale Phillips, and Jacob Duffy are not available
Even without them, squad still looks balanced and competitive
Overall, Otago Volts are capable of giving a strong challenge in this match
Canterbury Kings Team Preview & Key Tips
Canterbury Kings have announced a 12-man squad for this match while Daryl Mitchell is not in the squad
Team will look for a strong comeback against Otago Volts
Batting looks strong with Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Chad Bowes, and Matt Boyle
Cole McConchie and Leo Carter add good support in the middle order
Mitch Hay will handle wicketkeeping and can contribute with runs
Bowling looks powerful with Kyle Jamieson, Sean Davey, and Fraser Sheat in pace
Ish Sodhi will be the main spinner and key in middle overs
Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches)
The rivalry between Otago Volts and Canterbury Kings is one of the oldest in New Zealand domestic cricket. While Canterbury has dominated historically, Otago has been the stronger team in their recent head-to-head meetings.
| Matches | OV Won | CK Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Also read – OV vs CK Player Battle & Head to Head Team Stats in T20 – 2025
Predicted XI for OV vs CK & Must Have Players pick
| OV Probable XI | CK Probable XI |
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Must Have Player from Otago Volts
- Top Batters: Max Chu, Glenn Phillips
- Top Bowlers: Andrew Hazeldine, Danru Ferns
Must Have Player from Canterbury Kings
- Top Batters: Matthew Boyle, Tom Latham
- Top Bowlers: Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi
OV vs CK Pitch Report & Weather update for Molyneux Park, Alexandra
Molyneux Park in Alexandra offers a balanced pitch that gives both batters and bowlers a fair chance. Two seasons ago, Canterbury Kings comfortably chased 172 against Otago Volts here. The average first-innings score in the last 10 matches is 138, but the team batting first should aim for 175+ to feel safe in this match.
The weather will be partly sunny with a temperature around 17°C and no rain expected. However, the cloudy conditions may help swing bowlers early on.
OV vs CK Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings Player Stats & Record 2025
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham (WK) | 94.2 | 213 | 0 | 75,104,25,1,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Max Chu (WK) | 46.8 | 122 | 0 | 38,2,3,35,44 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Chad Bowes (WK) | 37.8 | 111 | 0 | 40,16,33,8,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Mitchell Hay (WK) | 19.8 | 37 | 0 | 9,5,0,2,21 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jesse Frew (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Todd (BAT) | 57.2 | 164 | 0 | 53,75,16,7,13 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Daryl Mitchell (BAT) | 52.75 | 77 | 2 | 6,10,25,36 | 0,1,0,1 |
| Matt Boyle (BAT) | 52.6 | 152 | 0 | 24,2,48,66,12 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Henry Nicholls (BAT) | 42 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Leo Carter (BAT) | 34.2 | 115 | 0 | 12,54,14,10,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jack Boyle (BAT) | 29 | 100 | 0 | 1,5,10,2,82 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Llew Johnson (BAT) | 26.4 | 81 | 0 | 2,1,32,21,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Troy Johnson (BAT) | 11.6 | 17 | 0 | 10,0,3,0,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rhys Mariu (BAT) | 8 | 15 | 0 | 8,7 | 0,0 |
| Thorn Parkes (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jacob Cumming (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Tom Jones (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham (WK) | 94.2 | 213 | 0 | 75,104,25,1,8 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| William ORourke (BOWL) | 93.8 | 21 | 12 | 0,0,0,21,0 | 1,5,3,0,3 |
| Cameron Paul (ALL) | 90 | 0 | 5 | 0,0 | 3,2 |
| Glenn Phillips (ALL) | 72 | 104 | 4 | 24,48,14,0,18 | 2,0,2,0,0 |
| Sean Davey (ALL) | 71.2 | 0 | 2 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,0,0,0,0 |
| Michael Rae (BOWL) | 66 | 0 | 4 | 0,0 | 3,1 |
| Cole McConchie (ALL) | 64 | 48 | 7 | 6,27,5,0,10 | 2,0,0,4,1 |
| Matt Henry (BOWL) | 63.4 | 9 | 8 | 0,0,9,0,0 | 4,0,2,2,0 |
| Jamal Todd (BAT) | 57.2 | 164 | 0 | 53,75,16,7,13 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Daryl Mitchell (BAT) | 52.75 | 77 | 2 | 6,10,25,36 | 0,1,0,1 |
| Matt Boyle (BAT) | 52.6 | 152 | 0 | 24,2,48,66,12 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Danru Ferns (BOWL) | 49.4 | 13 | 7 | 1,0,0,0,12 | 0,1,2,4,0 |
| Max Chu (WK) | 46.8 | 122 | 0 | 38,2,3,35,44 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Andrew Hazeldine (BOWL) | 45.8 | 30 | 6 | 4,7,0,12,7 | 0,2,2,0,2 |
| Henry Shipley (BOWL) | 42.2 | 34 | 5 | 10,0,21,3,0 | 1,3,1,0,0 |
| Henry Nicholls (BAT) | 42 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Fraser Sheat (BOWL) | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Jamieson (BOWL) | 39.4 | 5 | 5 | 5,0,0,0,0 | 0,3,1,1,0 |
| Chad Bowes (WK) | 37.8 | 111 | 0 | 40,16,33,8,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Luke Georgeson (ALL) | 37.2 | 66 | 3 | 23,9,3,3,28 | 1,0,1,1,0 |
| Jacob Duffy (BOWL) | 35.8 | 1 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 2,1,0,2,0 |
| Leo Carter (BAT) | 34.2 | 115 | 0 | 12,54,14,10,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Angus McKenzie (BOWL) | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0,0 | 0,2 |
| Ish Sodhi (BOWL) | 33.2 | 0 | 4 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,0,1,0,2 |
| Zakary Foulkes (ALL) | 29.6 | 6 | 3 | 2,0,0,4,0 | 2,0,0,0,1 |
| Jack Boyle (BAT) | 29 | 100 | 0 | 1,5,10,2,82 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Mason Clarke (BOWL) | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0,0,0,0 | 1,0,1,1 |
| Llew Johnson (BAT) | 26.4 | 81 | 0 | 2,1,32,21,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Michael Rippon (ALL) | 25.6 | 96 | 0 | 1,13,38,44,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ben Lockrose (BOWL) | 24 | 12 | 3 | 1,0,10,0,1 | 1,0,1,1,0 |
| Mitchell Hay (WK) | 19.8 | 37 | 0 | 9,5,0,2,21 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Matthew Bacon (BOWL) | 18.2 | 1 | 3 | 0,0,0,1,0 | 1,1,1,0,0 |
| Jake Gibson (ALL) | 14 | 19 | 0 | 7,12 | 0,0 |
| Troy Johnson (BAT) | 11.6 | 17 | 0 | 10,0,3,0,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rhys Mariu (BAT) | 8 | 15 | 0 | 8,7 | 0,0 |
| Raunaq Kapur (ALL) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Thorn Parkes (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jacob Cumming (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Tom Jones (BAT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Zac Cumming (ALL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jarrod McKay (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Thomas O'Connor (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| TJ Hart (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jesse Frew (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Scott Janet (ALL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Matt Rowe (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Callum Cameron (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William ORourke (BOWL) | 93.8 | 21 | 12 | 0,0,0,21,0 | 1,5,3,0,3 |
| Michael Rae (BOWL) | 66 | 0 | 4 | 0,0 | 3,1 |
| Matt Henry (BOWL) | 63.4 | 9 | 8 | 0,0,9,0,0 | 4,0,2,2,0 |
| Danru Ferns (BOWL) | 49.4 | 13 | 7 | 1,0,0,0,12 | 0,1,2,4,0 |
| Andrew Hazeldine (BOWL) | 45.8 | 30 | 6 | 4,7,0,12,7 | 0,2,2,0,2 |
| Henry Shipley (BOWL) | 42.2 | 34 | 5 | 10,0,21,3,0 | 1,3,1,0,0 |
| Fraser Sheat (BOWL) | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Jamieson (BOWL) | 39.4 | 5 | 5 | 5,0,0,0,0 | 0,3,1,1,0 |
| Jacob Duffy (BOWL) | 35.8 | 1 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,1 | 2,1,0,2,0 |
| Angus McKenzie (BOWL) | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0,0 | 0,2 |
| Ish Sodhi (BOWL) | 33.2 | 0 | 4 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,0,1,0,2 |
| Mason Clarke (BOWL) | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0,0,0,0 | 1,0,1,1 |
| Ben Lockrose (BOWL) | 24 | 12 | 3 | 1,0,10,0,1 | 1,0,1,1,0 |
| Matthew Bacon (BOWL) | 18.2 | 1 | 3 | 0,0,0,1,0 | 1,1,1,0,0 |
| Jarrod McKay (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Thomas O'Connor (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| TJ Hart (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Matt Rowe (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Callum Cameron (BOWL) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
OV vs CK Dream11 Prediction Based on Stats 2025-26

Otago Volts vs Canterbury Kings Top Captaincy Options
For Small League
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C McConchie | ALL | 61.4 | 122 | 73 | 101.35 |
| D Ferns | BOWL | 57.6 | 0 | 101 | 98.75 |
| M Chu | WK | 44.2 | 72.5 | 88 | 88.08 |
| A Hazeldine | BOWL | 49.8 | 27 | 69.5 | 75.85 |
For Grand League
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Latham | WK | 73.8 | 11 | 11 | 73.95 |
| M Boyle | BAT | 51.4 | 26 | 65.5 | 73.53 |
| I Sodhi | BOWL | 57.6 | 28 | 44 | 72.6 |
| M Bacon | BOWL | 26.2 | 72 | 66 | 68.48 |
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FAQ – OV vs CK Super Smash T20 Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For Otago Volts (OV)?
Max Chu, Glenn Phillips, Andrew Hazeldine, and Danru Ferns are the key players for Otago Volts (OV).
Which are the Key Players For Canterbury Kings (CK)?
Matt Boyle, Chad Bowes, Cole McConchie, and Mitch Hay are the key players for Canterbury Kings (CK).
What’s the pitch report for Molyneux Park, Alexandra?
Molyneux Park in Alexandra offers a balanced pitch that gives both batters and bowlers a fair chance.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s OV vs CK match?
Glenn Phillips (C), Cole McConchie (C), Max Chu (VC), and Chad Bowes (VC) will be the good options for C/VC.
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