Momentum One Day Cup 2019, Match 7: VKB Knights vs Cape Cobras: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The VKB Knights will play their first home game of the One Day Cup on Tuesday when they host the Cape Cobras at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. The team led by Petrus van Biljon started the season with a big loss against the Multiply Titans at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Keegan Petersen’s unbeaten century powered Knights to 262/5 which the Titans chased down in only 38.4 overs for the loss of only one wicket.

Their game against Highveld Lions in Johannesburg turned out to be a washout. On the other hand, the Cape Cobras too started their campaign with a defeat. They went down against the Warriors at the Boland Park in Paarl. A collective batting effort helped Cobras to post 276/6 in 50 overs. Gihahn Cloete century helped the Warriors to chase down the target on the penultimate delivery by losing seven wickets.

Match Details:

The 7th match of the Momentum One Day Cup 2019 will be played between VKB Knights and Cape Cobras at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (11:30 AM GMT) (5:00 PM IST).

The game will be live on SuperSport in South Africa.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein has been a high scoring venue over the years but the ongoing season has witnessed some low scoring affairs. The last year’s ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe witnessed the hosts getting bowled out under 200 but ended up winning by a 120-run margin.

Average 1st innings score: 256.2 (Last five completed MODC matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tied – 1

Squads:

VKB Knights:

Andries Gous, Keegan Petersen, Petrus van Biljon (C), Rudi Second (WK), Jacques Snyman, Ryan McLaren, Patrick Kruger, Merchant de Lange, Eddie Leie, Mbulelo Budaza, Shadley van Schalkwyk.

Bench – Grant Mokoena, Tshepo Ntuli, Romano Terblanche, Thandolwethu Mnyaka.

Squad Changes:

In – Merchant de Lange, Eddie Leie.

Cape Cobras:

Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Isaac Dikgale, David Bedingham, George Linde, Rory Kleinveldt, Tladi Bokako, Dane Piedt (C), Dane Paterson.

Bench – Akona Mnyaka, Aviwe Mgijima.

Squad Changes:

In – Rory Kleinveldt, Aviwe Mgijima.

Out – JP Duminy.

Team News:

Merchant de Lange and Eddie Leie have been added to Knights squad while Rory Kleinveldt added to Cape Cobras. JP Duminy has not recovered fully for this match. Zubayr Hamza joined the South African Test squad.

Power Picks:

Merchant de Lange has a brilliant record in the limited-overs, especially in the One-Day format in terms of picking up wickets. The pacer has 139 wickets from 79 List A matches which came at a strike-rate of 28.3. De Lange’s economy in this format reads 5.46 as he concedes way too many runs but sneaks in a couple of wickets every game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Ryan McLaren, Petrus van Biljon, Jason Smith

Vice-Captain options – Keegan Petersen, Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne

Alternatives – Rudi Second, Rory Kleinveldt, Merchant de Lange

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Kyle Verreynne (VC)

Batters – Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan, Petrus van Biljon, Andries Gous, Keegan Petersen

All-Rounders – Ryan McLaren (C), Jason Smith

Bowlers – Merchant de Lange, Tladi Bokako, Dane Paterson

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Rudi Second

Batters – Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan, Petrus van Biljon, Keegan Petersen

All-Rounders – Ryan McLaren, Jason Smith (C), Rory Kleinveldt

Bowlers – Merchant de Lange (VC), Tladi Bokako, Eddie Leie

Expert Advice:

The South African International players – Eddie Leie, Merchant de Lange and Rory Kleinveldt have been added to squads of Knights and Cobras. The squads are made by an assumption of their direct inclusion to the playing XI.

Probable Winners:

The Cape Cobras are expected to defeat the VKB Knights if they manage to stop the home team’s batsmen.

*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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