MSL 2019: Match 15, Cape Town Blitz vs Paarl Rocks: Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

With their current line-up doing well, the Cape Town Blitz might not be prompted to make any changes.

Published - 23 Nov 2019, 20:38 IST | Updated - 23 Nov 2019, 20:38 IST

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Just five more games are left for the Cape Town Blitz in the MSL 2019. While they are in the second position on the points table, there are still a few issues to be addressed. Firstly, their ‘NRR’ has taken a hit after the two big losses that they bagged so far. The other problem is consistency. Even though they have performed exceptionally well in some games, they were truly below-par in the others.

The Blitz will be facing the Paarl Rocks in their upcoming encounter. The Paarl Rocks have done well so far in the tournament. They will be entering into this game on the back of an inspirational victory against the Jozi Stars. While they’d want to carry forward the momentum, the Cape Town Blitz will look to get back on track while playing at home.

Pitch and Conditions

The Newlands pitch is quite a sporting one. While batsmen find an added advantage here, it is all about hitting the right areas for the bowlers. The weather prediction for this game is quite good. The temperatures won’t be too high but the humidity levels will be. One can expect the bowlers to find some swing early on when the ball is new.

Team Combinations

Cape Town Blitz

With their current line-up doing well, the Cape Town Blitz might not be prompted to make any changes. Skipper Quinton de Kock will hope to get a big score this time around. With Liam Livingstone and Asif Ali, the middle-order looks well stocked. The bowling attack has got some great options and they should enjoy playing in these conditions.

Predicted XI: Quinton de Kock (C & WK), Janneman Malan, Marques Ackerman, Liam Livingstone, Asif Ali, George Linde, Wahab Riaz, Dale Steyn, Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala, Gregory Mahlokwana.

Paarl Rocks

For the Paarl Rocks, the opening pair of Henry Davids and Cameron Delport has seemed to be a bit of an issue. But they are the best available options and will continue. Faf du Plessis’ form is another concern but he is a quality player. The team will have a lot of hopes of James Vince and Dwaine Pretorius. It is important for the bowlers to get their act together.

Predicted XI: Henry Davids, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis (C), James Vince, Dwaine Pretorius, Hardus Viljoen, Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Isuru Udana, Kerwin Mungroo, Bjorn Fortuin, Tabraiz Shamsi.