MSL 2019: Match 16, Jozi Stars vs Tshwane Spartans: Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

The Jozi Stars have seemed completely out of sorts in this edition of the Mzansi Super League (MSL). They were expected to be tough competitors this year after the heroics of MSL 2018. However, the tide has turned against them and the probability that they’ll make it to the playoffs is shrinking with every passing game. Thus far, the team lost five games in a row and is struggling to find inspiration.

If it was batting that let them down on a few occasions, it was the bowling on the other occasions. In their upcoming game, they will host the Tshwane Spartans. Wherever they go, the rain has been following Heinrich Klaasen and his team. As a result, three out of their four games were washed out while they won one. The team is still pretty much in the contention for a top-three spot and will look forward to a victory in this match.

Pitch and Conditions

There is a rain threat once again for the Tshwane Spartans’ game. But the good thing is that the chances of precipitation are quite less and it shouldn’t be much of an interruption. It is an excellent track to bat at the New Wanderers and bowlers will have to run for cover even if they miss their mark ever so slightly.

Team Combinations

Jozi Stars

The Jozi Stars experimented with their batting order in the last match and it didn’t work. Thus, they should possibly be back to their usual combination. Temba Bavuma should bat higher up the order since he is one of the best available options for them. They could be thought about replacing Ryan Rickelton with Delano Potgieter. The bowling line-up, however, will remain the same.

Predicted XI: Chris Gayle, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton/Delano Potgieter, Sinethemba Qeshile (wk), Daniel Christian, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier.

Tshwane Spartans

The Tshwane Spartans haven’t spent enough time in the middle to come to a conclusion about their best possible eleven. As of now, it looks quite good with Dean Elgar in a rich vein of form. Heinrich Klaasen will take up the role of a finisher. Tom Curran, Morne Morkel, and Lungi Ngidi will be important with the ball.

Predicted XI: Theunis de Bruyn, Dean Elgar, AB de Villiers, Heinrich Klaasen (C & WK), Petrus van Biljon, Roelof van der Merwe, Tom Curran, Wiaan Mulder, Morne Morkel, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla.

Probable Top Performers

Chris Gayle – Jozi Stars | AB de Villiers – Tshwane Spartans

Broadcast Details

TV – Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD

Online– Sony Liv

Match Timings – 17:30 IST, and 14:00 local.

The prediction is for Tshwane Spartans to win the match.