Otago Sparks vs Auckland Hearts, 18th Match, Round 6, Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2026

John Davies OvalSun 13 Dec 20263:00 AM IST (10:30 AM local)
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Starts Sun 13 Dec · 3:00 AM IST

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There is not much recent data on Otago Sparks and Auckland Hearts, so this looks like an open contest. We will firm up our pick once the playing XIs are known.

Sides batting second have done better at this ground, so expect the toss winner to bowl. A first-innings total of about 230 looks par for this game.

OS vs AH-W Score Prediction at John Davies Oval

If Otago Sparks bat first
215-245runs
Most likely around 232
If Auckland Hearts bat first
215-245runs
Most likely around 232

How totals go at John Davies Oval

216Avg 1st innings
191Avg 2nd innings
3-5Bat first v chase wins
8ODI matches here

OS vs AH-W Toss Prediction

Whoever wins the toss is likely to bowl first.

OS vs AH-W Pitch Report

John Davies Oval, Queenstown

This is a ground where bowlers stay in the game, and totals at John Davies Oval are usually on the low side.

The first-innings average over the last 8 WList A games at this ground is 216, and 191 in the second innings. Anything in the 200-230 range should make a competitive total. Teams chasing have the better record here, 5 wins from 8.

First-innings totals here have ranged from 57 to 350 in that time.

Whoever wins the toss should be tempted to field first.

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OS vs AH-W Recent Form

Otago Sparks

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Auckland Hearts

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OS vs AH-W Head to Head

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John Davies Oval Record

8ODI matches
216Avg 1st innings
191Avg 2nd innings
3Won batting first
5Won chasing
350Highest 1st inns

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