Cricket Free Tips | Road Safety World Series 2020-21, Match 15: South Africa Legends vs Bangladesh Legends

The South Africa Legends will face the Bangladesh Legends in Raipur on Match 15 of the Road Safety World Series T20.

The South African Legends have been impressing recently, with players like Andrew Puttick and Morne van Wyk among the runs. Even though they are coming off a defeat, they are still in position for a playoff spot in this tournament.

On the other hand, Bangladesh Legends have only won one game so far and are still out of contention for a playoff spot. Despite the efforts of Nazimuddin, who has 148 runs in four games, Bangladesh’s bowling unit hasn’t clicked. Much will be riding on Mohammad Rafique’s shoulders, who is also their captain and leading bowler.

Although the South Africans are the clear favourites to win this match, the Bangladesh Legends aren’t going down without a fight. With Aftab Ahmed and Khaled Mahmud in their ranks, they’d like to finish the season with a high note and an upset win over Jonty Rhodes and his team.

Weather 

It will be a sunny afternoon in Raipur, with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and a low of 29 degrees Celsius. There is no risk of rainfall during the match.

Pitch 

The pitch in Raipur has performed admirably in recent games, with scores of over 170 being scored at an alarming pace.

Although the dimensions of the groundwork against bowlers, they should still get some swing early on.

The batsmen should enjoy the conditions from the first ball, with the ball skidding on nicely to the bat. After winning the toss, both teams will look to chase, with 170-180 being the average at this venue.

Playing XIs:

South Africa Legends

Jonty Rhodes (c), Morne van Wyk (wk), Loots Bosman, Alviro Petersen, Andrew Puttick, Zander de Bruyn, Roger Telemachus, Thandi Tshabalala, Makhaya Ntini, Garnett Kruger, Monde Zondeki

Bangladesh Legends

Mohd Rafique (c), Khaled Mashid (wk), Nazimuddin, Mehrab Hossain, Aftab Ahmed, Mohammad Sharif, Abdur Razzak, Mushfiqur Rahman, Ranjin Saleh, Nafees Iqbal, Khaled Mahmud

South Africa Legends vs Bangladesh Legends Dream 11:

Jonty Rhodes (c), Morne van Wyk (wk), Andrew Puttick, Nazimuddin, Mehrab Hossain, Zander de Bruyn, Mohd Rafique, Thandi Tshabalala, Makhaya Ntini, Abdur Razzak, Mohammad Sharif

Prediction

Match winner  

South Africa Legends

Winning the toss 

South Africa Legends

Top Batsman 

Nazimuddin (Bangladesh Legends), Jonty Rhodes (South Africa Legends)

Top Bowler  

Mohammad Rafique (Bangladesh Legends), Thandi Tshabalala (South Africa Legends)

Most Sixes  

Nazimuddin (Bangladesh Legends), Jonty Rhodes (South Africa Legends)

Player of the Match  

Jonty Rhodes

Team Scores Batting First 

Bangladesh Legends 130+, South Africa Legends 170+

South Africa Legends are a better team overall on paper, and they’ve played some excellent cricket in this tournament. On the other hand, Bangladesh Legends do not seem to be of the calibre to contend with the world’s best teams. South Africa Legends will be the favourite to win the match.