MSL 2019: Match 20, Durban Heat vs Nelson Mandela Bay Giants: Match Prediction – Weather Report, Pitch Conditions, Playing XIs and Live Streaming Details

Smuts and Dunk have been in decent touch with the bat.

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Durban Heat have emerged as one of the underperforming teams of the MSL 2019. The Dane Vilas-led side registered their first win of the tournament against Cape Town Blitz on Thursday. Durban have amassed 10 points and are poised fifth in the table with just a single win. Amongst the six matches which Durban have played, three have been abandoned, adding to their woes.

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, on the other hand, have emerged as one of the contenders to clinch the trophy. Giants have carried their winning momentum and have registered fours wins in six matches. The JJ Smuts-led side registered their first loss of MSL 2019 after suffering a 31-defeat against Paarl Rocks. Smuts and Dunk have been in sublime touch with the bat and will be hoping to carry their run-scoring form against Durban Heat too.

In the previous two clashes between both these sides, Giants have emerged victorious on both occasions.

Pitch and Conditions

Rain is expected to intervene in the game. With the cloud cover around, a few overs might be deducted in case of a shower. The wicket will be beneficial to batsmen. However, the external conditions could assist the bowlers as well. The new ball might swing a bit and cause some trouble to the batsmen.

Team Combinations

Durban Heat

Durban Heat are expected to rely on the likes of Alex Hales, Dane Vilas and David Miller to reinforce their batting line-up. In their previous match against Cape Town Blitz, Wihan Lubbe also grabbed eyeballs with an impressive knock of 49 runs. Durban’s bowling attack will be led by the duo of Kyle Abbott and Keshav Maharaj.

Predicted XI: Wesley Marshall, Alex Hales, Wihan Lubbe, Dane Vilas (C & WK), David Miller, Ravi Bopara, Andile Phehlukwayo, Malusi Siboto, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Marco Jansen.

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants

JJ Smuts has led Nelson Mandela Bay Giants from the front. The right-hander has contributed to both the departments for his side. Chris Morris is also in decent touch. The 32-year-old has played vital cameos for Giants in this season. He will be assisted by Imran Tahir, who has scalped eight wickets in his last five matches.

Predicted XI: Jason Roy, Matthew Breetzke, JJ Smuts (C), Ben Dunk (WK),  Heino Kuhn, Marco Marais, Chris Morris, Onke Nyaku, Junior Dala, Beuran Hendricks, Imran Tahir

Probable Top Performers

David Miller– Durban Heat | JJ Smuts – Nelson Mandela Bay Giants

Broadcast Details

TV – Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD

Online– Sony Liv

Match Timings – 4:00 PM IST, and 12:30 PM local.

The prediction is for Nelson Mandela Bay Giants to win the match.

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