The South African summer is underway and just like most nations, their own franchise-based T20 league is here as well. The second season of the Mzansi Premier League (MSL) is all set to kickstart which is also named as MSL 2.0. The defending champions Jozi Stars take on the Cape Town Blitz in the opening game of the tournament. It’s the repeat of last year’s final.

While the first season was sort of a hit, senior South African cricketers are expecting the MSL to revive the drooping domestic circuit in <strong>South Africa</strong>. Hence, it is an opportunity for the budding and fringe players to showcase their talent and come up the ranks in South African cricket. It provides them with an opportunity to play with some of the big stars in international cricket, including the ones from South Africa and all over the world.

Thus, with the tournament starting on the 8th of November, here are three players to watch out for:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-325513" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rassie-van-der-Dussen.jpg" alt="Rassie van der Dussen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-325513" class="wp-caption-text">Rassie van der Dussen. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

It’s been a fantastic last 12-13 months for Rassie van der Dussen. Ever since he made his T20I debut last October, he hasn’t looked back. A fifty on debut, top-scorer in the MSL, a 93 on ODI debut and one of South Africa’s few shining lights in the World Cup.

In the MSL last year, van der Dussen amassed 469 runs at an average of 58.62 as he led the charge with the bat for the eventual champions, Jozi Stars. These runs came at a strike-rate of 138.75. He’s been fabulous in ODI cricket as well. He is South Africa’s leading run-getter this year – 664 runs at an average of 73.77.

Van der Dussen also played the Global T20 in Canada where he scored 208 runs at an average of 52.00 and a strike-rate of 161.24. The 30-year-old has also started the domestic season with a bang as he’s struck two fifties and a 154 not out in three first-class games. Hence, he’s been in fine form and will be looking to make it big once again.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-205790" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-South-Africa.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-205790" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

All eyes will be on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/im-very-happy-that-i-dont-have-to-play-test-matches-against-steve-smith-ever-again-dale-steyn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Dale Steyn</strong></a> as he makes yet another comeback from injury. The premier South African fast bowler bid adieu to Test cricket in August this year. He injured his shoulder during the IPL and hence, was subsequently ruled out of the World Cup.

In fact, it is the string of injuries which forced the leading wicket-taker in Tests for South African to retire from the longest format of the game. He wanted to prolong his career and hence, Steyn is looking to focus on the shorter formats. The Titans fast bowler was the leader of the pack for his team, Cape Town Blitz last year. He picked up 12 wickets at an average of 18.91. Moreover, he had a very good economy of 6.48.

Thus, Steyn will be in action for the first time in almost six months. He was last seen playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in April. Thus, the South African team management will also be monitoring his fitness closely after they deemed him unfit for the Indian tour. Steyn will be out to prove a point.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-269331" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Thando-Ntini.jpg" alt="Thando Ntini" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-269331" class="wp-caption-text">Thando Ntini. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The son of former South African fast bowler, Thando Ntini became the youngest player to be picked up in the wild-card picks. He is another player who has come up the ranks through the Under-19 World Cup. He was in South Africa’s squad in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and played three games.

Since then, he’s been under the spotlight. The pace-bowling all-rounder has done well in the recent past. In the series against <strong>Sri Lanka</strong>’s Emerging Players, he picked up seven wickets in three 50-over games. He took a four-wicket haul in the longest format as well. Thus, he was picked up by Paarl Rocks in the wild-card draft.

Hence, quite a few of them will keep an eye on Ntini, given that he is the son of a former fast bowler. Paul Adams has rated him highly and said that Ntini has made a ‘good, steady start and is bowling with decent pace’.

<p>The South African summer is underway and just like most nations, their own franchise-based T20 league is here as well. The second season of the Mzansi Premier League (MSL) is all set to kickstart which is also named as MSL 2.0. The defending champions Jozi Stars take on the Cape Town Blitz in the opening game of the tournament. It’s the repeat of last year’s final.</p>
<p>While the first season was sort of a hit, senior South African cricketers are expecting the MSL to revive the drooping domestic circuit in <strong>South Africa</strong>. Hence, it is an opportunity for the budding and fringe players to showcase their talent and come up the ranks in South African cricket. It provides them with an opportunity to play with some of the big stars in international cricket, including the ones from South Africa and all over the world.</p>
<h3>Thus, with the tournament starting on the 8th of November, here are three players to watch out for:</h3>
<h3>Rassie van der Dussen (Jozi Stars)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_325513" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-325513" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-325513" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rassie-van-der-Dussen.jpg" alt="Rassie van der Dussen" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-325513" class="wp-caption-text">Rassie van der Dussen. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It’s been a fantastic last 12-13 months for Rassie van der Dussen. Ever since he made his T20I debut last October, he hasn’t looked back. A fifty on debut, top-scorer in the MSL, a 93 on ODI debut and one of South Africa’s few shining lights in the World Cup.</p>
<p>In the MSL last year, van der Dussen amassed 469 runs at an average of 58.62 as he led the charge with the bat for the eventual champions, Jozi Stars. These runs came at a strike-rate of 138.75. He’s been fabulous in ODI cricket as well. He is South Africa’s leading run-getter this year – 664 runs at an average of 73.77.</p>
<p>Van der Dussen also played the Global T20 in Canada where he scored 208 runs at an average of 52.00 and a strike-rate of 161.24. The 30-year-old has also started the domestic season with a bang as he’s struck two fifties and a 154 not out in three first-class games. Hence, he’s been in fine form and will be looking to make it big once again.</p>
<h3>Dale Steyn (Cape Town Blitz)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_205790" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-205790" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-205790" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-South-Africa.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-205790" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>All eyes will be on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/im-very-happy-that-i-dont-have-to-play-test-matches-against-steve-smith-ever-again-dale-steyn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Dale Steyn</strong></a> as he makes yet another comeback from injury. The premier South African fast bowler bid adieu to Test cricket in August this year. He injured his shoulder during the IPL and hence, was subsequently ruled out of the World Cup.</p>
<p>In fact, it is the string of injuries which forced the leading wicket-taker in Tests for South African to retire from the longest format of the game. He wanted to prolong his career and hence, Steyn is looking to focus on the shorter formats. The Titans fast bowler was the leader of the pack for his team, Cape Town Blitz last year. He picked up 12 wickets at an average of 18.91. Moreover, he had a very good economy of 6.48.</p>
<p>Thus, Steyn will be in action for the first time in almost six months. He was last seen playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in April. Thus, the South African team management will also be monitoring his fitness closely after they deemed him unfit for the Indian tour. Steyn will be out to prove a point.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>Thando Ntini (Paarl Rocks)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_269331" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-269331" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-269331" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Thando-Ntini.jpg" alt="Thando Ntini" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-269331" class="wp-caption-text">Thando Ntini. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The son of former South African fast bowler, Thando Ntini became the youngest player to be picked up in the wild-card picks. He is another player who has come up the ranks through the Under-19 World Cup. He was in South Africa’s squad in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and played three games.</p>
<p>Since then, he’s been under the spotlight. The pace-bowling all-rounder has done well in the recent past. In the series against <strong>Sri Lanka</strong>’s Emerging Players, he picked up seven wickets in three 50-over games. He took a four-wicket haul in the longest format as well. Thus, he was picked up by Paarl Rocks in the wild-card draft.</p>
<p>Hence, quite a few of them will keep an eye on Ntini, given that he is the son of a former fast bowler. Paul Adams has rated him highly and said that Ntini has made a ‘good, steady start and is bowling with decent pace’.</p>

<p>The South African summer is underway and just like most nations, their own franchise-based T20 league is here as well. The second season of the Mzansi Premier League (MSL) is all set to kickstart which is also named as MSL 2.0. The defending champions Jozi Stars take on the Cape Town Blitz in the opening game of the tournament. It’s the repeat of last year’s final.</p>
<p>While the first season was sort of a hit, senior South African cricketers are expecting the MSL to revive the drooping domestic circuit in <strong>South Africa</strong>. Hence, it is an opportunity for the budding and fringe players to showcase their talent and come up the ranks in South African cricket. It provides them with an opportunity to play with some of the big stars in international cricket, including the ones from South Africa and all over the world.</p>
<h3>Thus, with the tournament starting on the 8th of November, here are three players to watch out for:</h3>
<h3>Rassie van der Dussen (Jozi Stars)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_325513" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-325513" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-325513" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rassie-van-der-Dussen.jpg" alt="Rassie van der Dussen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-325513" class="wp-caption-text">Rassie van der Dussen. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It’s been a fantastic last 12-13 months for Rassie van der Dussen. Ever since he made his T20I debut last October, he hasn’t looked back. A fifty on debut, top-scorer in the MSL, a 93 on ODI debut and one of South Africa’s few shining lights in the World Cup.</p>
<p>In the MSL last year, van der Dussen amassed 469 runs at an average of 58.62 as he led the charge with the bat for the eventual champions, Jozi Stars. These runs came at a strike-rate of 138.75. He’s been fabulous in ODI cricket as well. He is South Africa’s leading run-getter this year – 664 runs at an average of 73.77.</p>
<p>Van der Dussen also played the Global T20 in Canada where he scored 208 runs at an average of 52.00 and a strike-rate of 161.24. The 30-year-old has also started the domestic season with a bang as he’s struck two fifties and a 154 not out in three first-class games. Hence, he’s been in fine form and will be looking to make it big once again.</p>
<h3>Dale Steyn (Cape Town Blitz)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_205790" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-205790" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-205790" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn-South-Africa.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-205790" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>All eyes will be on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/im-very-happy-that-i-dont-have-to-play-test-matches-against-steve-smith-ever-again-dale-steyn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Dale Steyn</strong></a> as he makes yet another comeback from injury. The premier South African fast bowler bid adieu to Test cricket in August this year. He injured his shoulder during the IPL and hence, was subsequently ruled out of the World Cup.</p>
<p>In fact, it is the string of injuries which forced the leading wicket-taker in Tests for South African to retire from the longest format of the game. He wanted to prolong his career and hence, Steyn is looking to focus on the shorter formats. The Titans fast bowler was the leader of the pack for his team, Cape Town Blitz last year. He picked up 12 wickets at an average of 18.91. Moreover, he had a very good economy of 6.48.</p>
<p>Thus, Steyn will be in action for the first time in almost six months. He was last seen playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in April. Thus, the South African team management will also be monitoring his fitness closely after they deemed him unfit for the Indian tour. Steyn will be out to prove a point.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>Thando Ntini (Paarl Rocks)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_269331" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-269331" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-269331" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Thando-Ntini.jpg" alt="Thando Ntini" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-269331" class="wp-caption-text">Thando Ntini. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The son of former South African fast bowler, Thando Ntini became the youngest player to be picked up in the wild-card picks. He is another player who has come up the ranks through the Under-19 World Cup. He was in South Africa’s squad in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and played three games.</p>
<p>Since then, he’s been under the spotlight. The pace-bowling all-rounder has done well in the recent past. In the series against <strong>Sri Lanka</strong>’s Emerging Players, he picked up seven wickets in three 50-over games. He took a four-wicket haul in the longest format as well. Thus, he was picked up by Paarl Rocks in the wild-card draft.</p>
<p>Hence, quite a few of them will keep an eye on Ntini, given that he is the son of a former fast bowler. Paul Adams has rated him highly and said that Ntini has made a ‘good, steady start and is bowling with decent pace’.</p>

These players will be under the spotlight during the season.

MSL 2019: 3 Players to watch out for in the tournament

The second season of the Mzansi Premier League (MSL) is all set to kickstart which is also named as MSL 2.0. The defending champions Jozi Stars