MSL T20 2018, Match 12: Nelson Mandela Bay Giants vs Cape Town Blitz – Dream11 Fantasy Tips

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will face Cape Town Blitz in the reverse fixture after sneaking a win over Tshwane Spartans thanks to the Duckworth-Lewis Stern method. While three teams have played only three matches thus far, Cape Town is geared up for the 6th fixture. This makes them play their 3rd game in four days in three different cities. The Blitz, who started with four wins on the trot, lost to Paarl Rocks in their previous match.

The NMB Giants are the other team with more than one win in the MSL thus far. They won three of the four matches so far with their only defeat against Cape Town in the away fixture. The Giants will be hopeful of settling the scores with the Blitz at home. Both the teams have some big names from the South African national team in their squads who can make difference in this game.

Match Details:

The 12th match of the Mzansi Super League will be played between Nelson Mandela Bay Giants and Cape Town Blitz at the St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

The match starts at 7:00 PM local time (5:00 PM GMT) (10:30 PM IST).

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Port Elizabeth could witness a low-scoring game like in the previous match. The chasing sides here have won six of the last seven which includes Dolphins’ one-run defeat.

Squads:

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants:

JJ Smuts (C), Imran Tahir, Jason Roy, Chris Morris, Junior Dala, Christiaan Jonker, Aaron Phangiso, Ben Duckett, Sisanda Magala, Ryan McLaren, Heino Kuhn, Marco Marais, Dyllan Matthews, Lizaad Williams, Rudi Second, Carmi le Roux.

Cape Town Blitz:

Quinton de Kock, Dawid Malan, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dale Steyn, Hussain Talat, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, David Bedingham, Asif Ali, Farhaan Behardien (C), Anrich Nortje, Janneman Malan, Malusi Siboto, George Linde, Ferisco Adams, Jason Smith, Mohammad Nawaz, Sibonelo Makhanya, Kyle Verreynne, Dane Piedt.

Probable XI:

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants:

JJ Smuts (C), Marco Marais, Heino Kuhn, Ben Duckett, Christiaan Jonker, Rudi Second, Chris Morris, Ryan McLaren, Aaron Phangiso, Junior Dala, Imran Tahir.

Cape Town Blitz:

Farhaan Behardien (C), Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, George Linde, Ferisco Adams, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dale Steyn, Anrich Nortje, Dane Piedt.

Power Picks:

Janneman Malan has crossed 25 in the previous four games after scoring only 19 in the first game. Cape Town has used Andile Phehlukwayo higher in batting order which could help him earn more points.

Best Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock, Ben Duckett, Asif Ali, Janneman Malan, Marco Marais, Chris Morris, JJ Smuts, Andile Phehlukwayo, Imran Tahir, Dale Steyn, Junior Dala.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Quinton de Kock has scored 74 and 31 in the last two matches. The Cape Town keeper ensued he made most of the power play thus far. The likes of Chris Morris and Tahir can be considered for vice-captain role while JJ Smuts can be ideal as captain if he gets going with the bat.

Expert Advice:

Both Cape Town Blitz and Nelson Mandela Bay Giants have made some interesting decisions with respect to the playing XI in their previous two matches. It will be interesting to see if they continue to pick some new faces.

Probable Winners:

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants are expected to move close to the Cape Town Blitz in the points table with their 4th win.

*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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