Table toppers Warriors take on North West in a huge clash on Sunday at the Gqeberha Stadium.
Preview
As we move closer to the halfway stage of the CSA T20 Challenge 2024, the table is finally starting to take shape. The second game on Sunday will witness the Warriors taking on the North West side in a huge game.
Warriors (WAR) are currently at the top of the table, having won all their five matches so far with 22 points. It has been an electric start to the campaign for the Warriors, who have covered all the bases and are looking like the strongest team in the tournament.
North West (NWD) are fifth in the points table with 10 points from their six games. It has been a struggle for the North West side during the course of the campaign. With a young side, the team is in transition, and the results have reflected the same so far.
Match Information
Warriors vs North West Dragons, Match 24
CSA T20 Challenge, 24 Mar 2024, Sun, 5:30 PM IST ,Port Elizabeth
Probable PlayingXI
Warriors
J Pillay, A Mokgakane, Jordan Hermann, PE Kruger, Siya Simetu, Renaldo Meyer, MP Breetzke(C), S Qeshile, Jp King, B Swanepoel, N van Heerden
Bench: T Stubbs, M Jansen, A Nortje, DS Rosier, G Van Heerden, SA Whitehead, RS Second, Z Abrahams, S Plaatjie, Aphiwe Mnyanda, Liam Alder, SA Mothoa
North West Dragons
Meeka-eel Prince, R van Tonder, LC Ngoepe, WJ Lubbe, S Muthusamy(C), M Pretorius, RA Herman, D Jansen, B Xenxe, C Seleka, K Mungroo
Bench: T Isaacs, Ronan Hermann, L Senokwane, TG Mokoena, T Mokoena, R de Swardt, IH Modimokaoane, Gideon Peters, C King
Injury News
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Pitch Report
Captains: 9
Matthew Breetzke WAR | wk
Warriors have found Matthew Breetzke come back to form with a brilliant half century in the last game. The 25-year-old had been one of the best young talents on show during the SA20 2024 this season.
Rubin Hermann NWD | wk
In an otherwise dismal season for the North West Team, Rubin Hermann has been like an oasis in the desert. The 27-year-old has time and again given his side great starts with the bat. With a score of 96 against Boland, Rubin Hermann showed why he is one of the brightest young talents.
Andile Mokgakane WAR | BAT
Young batter Andile Mokgakane has been one of the best young emerging talents with the bat this year. His knock of 48 in the last game saw the young batter play some exquisite shots to wow the fans and experts.
Migael Pretorius NWD | ALL
29-year-old medium pacer Migael Pretorius was the star with the ball for North West against Boland. His figures of 4/14 from four overs decimated the Boland batting order. His ability to swing the ball at decent speeds makes him a very difficult bowler to face in the T20 format.
Patrick Kruger WAR | bat
With each and every passing game, the reputation of Patrick Kruger has been picking. The 29-year-old is known to be an attacking batter with the ability to score at quick pace. His medium pace bowling also does a good job especially when the captain needs to break a critical stand.
Senuran Muthusamy NWD | all
With figures of 0/17 from four overs 30-year-old Senuran Muthuswamy showed his wares with the ball. The out of favor South African star will be looking to continue his good performances and perhaps be picked for the World Cup in June.
Avoid Player Message: 8.5
Duan Jansen: NWD | BOWL
Jiveshan Pillay: WAR | BAT
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.