Both the teams would be hoping to claim a win and gain some crucial points.
Preview
Knights will be up against Easterns in the CSA Provincial T20 Cup 2024. Both the teams would be hoping to claim a win and gain some crucial points. The match is set to take place at the University of Free State Ground in Bloemfontein on the 20th of March, 2024. Both teams are well placed in their group at the moment. The focus would be to maximize the opportunity at the hands.
At the Mangaung Oval, both teams would be aiming to put their best foot forward and make an impact on the table. ES are placed slightly ahead in the group. In four matches in the tournament so far, ES have had two wins and losses, each to their name. They have a total of nine points at a net run rate of +0.390. On the other hand, KTS are not too far behind and would be hoping to stop ES from winning.
In their three matches, KTS have two wins and a loss to their name. With a total of eight points and a net run rate of +0.600, they are placed third in the points table. Both the teams have some good players in their lineup. The team winning the match would attain the second spot in the points table. The team losing the match is likely to attain the fifth spot in the points table.
Match Information
Knights vs Easterns, Match 10
CSA Provincial T20 Cup, 20 Mar 2024, Wed, 4:30 PM IST ,Bloemfontein
Probable PlayingXI
Knights
GL Cloete, G Tarr, D Forrester, Nhlakanipho Mpungose, GJ Snyman, P Botha, AR Swanepoel(C), T van Vuuren, I Dikgale, S Langa, DL Piedt
Bench: L Beaufort, N Roux, Ruan Cronje, M Pollard, J Raubenheimer, CG Bosch, Monde Maqunqu
Easterns
Aron Visser, Dewan Marais, KW Sekhukhune, Juan Lubbe, Divan Posthumus, M Pillay, S Dadswell(C), DL Rossouw, A Rasemene, Thula Ngcobo, T Simelane
Bench: J Johnson, WB Marshall, Mark Pearse, S Pillay, KA Landsberg, Jv Dyk, C Classen, Neo Felane, Amaan Khan
Injury News
Weather Report: Scattered clouds
Win Prediction: Easterns
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score: 151
Pitch Report
Captains
Nathan Roux has been performing well as a batter for his side. The star batter can go aggressive and allkow others to bat around him. In tricky conditions, he can resort to anchoring as well.
Gihahn Cloete has been brilliant at the top for his side. He is handy with the gloves too. Given the multi skills of the player, he becomes a crucial player in the team.
Top
Shaylen Pillay has been performing well for his side. As a batter, he can anchor the innings well. It is essential on slow wickets like Bloemfontein.
Wesley Marshall is important for his side given the nature of the wicket. As the pitch is likely to be tricky to bat, Marshall will be the key batter with his ability to hit boundaries.
Budget
Juan Lubbe has continued from where he left in the SA20 2024. The star player has been handy with the bat and very good with the ball. The advantage of him having in the side would be good utilization of credits.
Kabelo Sekhukhune has been very good as an All Rounder. Despite not being rated highly, he has gone on to do well for his side both as a batter and as a bowler. Players like him are valuable.
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.
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