AA vs OV Highlights for 23rd Match of Super Smash 2024-25
The 23rd Match between Auckland Aces vs Otago Volts at Eden Park, in Auckland, started with Auckland winning the toss and choosing to bat first. This matchup provides the ultimate excitement for the playoff spot battle between Auckland and Otago. Here are the AA vs OV Highlights for the 23rd match of Super Smash 2024-25.
Chapman Leads Auckland towards a Grand Total
Auckland started their innings with their captain Sean Solia opening, he had a confident stint and was showcasing some hard hits. He seemed to be in control with about 240 strike rate until he was dismissed for 24 off 10, Mark Chapman then came onto the pitch to put in his solid innings.
Mark scored 68 off 40 balls and hit four 6’s and six 4’s in his forty-ball stint. He and Beaven Jacobs had a strong partnership of 10 overs until Chapman was dismissed in the 14th over. Beaven departed in the next over for 37 off 30 balls. The next-in-line players had double-digit scores which didn’t go past 20 runs but were enough to add up to the total of 197/6. Andrew Hazeldine was the best bowler from the Otago side who took 2 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs.
Otago’s Losing Streak Continues
Otago’s innings started with Dale Phillips’s strong knocks. Otgao was simply aiming to chase down the 198-run target with pure resilience. Unfortunately, the in-form batter had to depart the pitch for 40 off 25 balls in the 7th over.
After his departure, Llew Johnson and Glen Phillips showed some signs of hope. However, Phillips departed in the 10th over and Johnson was dismissed for 32 off 21 in the 12th over. Adithya Ashok was the best-performing bowler with 3 wickets and 20 runs in 3.3 overs. Auckland after winning this match and moving up to the 4th spot, now aim to stay stable to enter the playoff stage.
