MSL 2019: Match 5, Tshwane Spartans vs Nelson Mandela Bay Giants – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Pacers have traditionally picked more wickets here which pave the way for the selection of Chris Morris and Lutho Sipamla, who picked 16 wickets last season as he broke through into the South African side as well.

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Match Details:

The 5th match of the Mzansi Super League 2019 will be played between Tshwane Spartans and Nelson Mandela Bay Giants at SuperSport Park in Centurion

The match starts at 5:30 PM local time (9:00 PM IST) (3:30 PM GMT). The match will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live streaming available on Sony LIV and Fancode.

Preview:

After an enthralling first few games of MSL 2019, the action moves to Centurion as Tshwane Spartans and Nelson Mandela Bay Giants face each other on Wednesday. Both teams couldn’t make it to the knockouts last year and have made a couple of key additions to their sides.

While Tshwane Spartans saw their first game of MSL 2019 being washed out, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants started off on the right note. Having been reduced to 48/4 by Jozi Stars, Heino Kuhn and Farhaan Behardian staged a comeback to guide them to a match-winning total.

While both sides look evenly matched on paper, Tshwane Spartans have the edge with AB de Villiers in their ranks. Despite not having the same firepower in the ranks as their opponents, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will bank on the experience of the likes of Imran Tahir and Farhaan Behardian in this much-awaited clash

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather forecast isn’t too great on Wednesday with persisting rainfall bound to interrupt proceedings. Although a wash-out beckons, there are chances of a shortened game with the temperature hovering around 20 and 22 degrees Celsius during the match timings.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Another high-scoring encounter is on the cards at the SuperSport Park. With the relatively small boundaries in place, batsmen are expected to make full use of a flat pitch. While some spin is also on offer for the spinners, the pacers should get help from the overcast conditions if a game does happen

Average first innings score:  162 (5 T20s played at SuperSport Park in MSL 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News:

Tom Curran is expected to join the team

Probable XI:

Tshwane Spartans:

Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, AB de Villiers, Theunis de Bruyn, Heinrich Klaasen (C & WK), Roelof van der Merwe, Tom Curran, Morne Morkel, Lutho Sipamla, Morne Morkel and Wiaan Mulder

Bench: Waqar Salamkheil, Petrus van Biljon, Corbin Bosch, Donovan Ferreira

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants:

Jason Roy, Matthew Breetzke, JJ Smuts (C), Ben Dunk (WK), Heino Kuhn, Farhaan Behardien, Chris Morris, Onke Nyaku, Junior Dala, Imran Tahir and Nandre Burger

Bench: Marco Marais, Grant Thomson, Beuran Hendricks, Akhona Mnyaka, Dyllan Matthews

Top Picks:

Although he didn’t have the best start to his MSL career, Jason Roy cannot be overlooked. His captain, JJ Smuts is also a handy allrounder, who has a proven T20I record as well. AB de Villiers has been in stunning form this year in IPL 2019 and the T20 Blast in England. He is a must-have player in your Dream11 Fantasy team while his team-mate, Roelof van der Merwe comes into this tournament on the back of a successful T20 World Cup Qualifier campaign for the Netherlands.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain –  AB de Villiers, JJ Smuts, Lungi Ngidi

Vice-Captain – Jason Roy, Roelof van der Merwe, Imran Tahir

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Matthew Breetzke

Batsmen – Theunis de Bruyn, JJ Smuts, Jason Roy (VC), AB de Villiers (C)

All-Rounders – Chris Morris, Roelof van der Merwe

Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla, Junior Dala

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Matthew Breetzke

Batsmen – JJ Smuts (C), Dean Elgar, AB de Villiers (VC), Ben Dunk

All-Rounders – Chris Morris, Roelof van der Merwe, Farhaan Behardien

Bowlers – Imran Tahir, Lungi Ngidi, Morne Morkel

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Expert Advice:

Pacers have traditionally picked more wickets here which pave the way for the selection of Chris Morris and Lutho Sipamla, who picked 16 wickets last season as he broke through into the South African side as well.

Although Heino Kuhn and Heinrich Klaasen are the more established wicketkeepers, picking Matthew Breetzke would ideally help the balance of the Dream11 team as he looks in good touch at the top of the NMG batting unit.

Probable Winners:

Tshwane Spartans is expected to win this match.

*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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