MSL T20 2018, Match 18, Paarl Rocks vs Durban Heat, Match Prediction: Who will win the Match?

It isn't easy for the Durban Heat to make it into the knockouts from this stage.

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The Boland Park will host the 18th game of the Mzansi Super League that will be played between Paarl Rocks and Durban Heat. Both these teams had a day break and will be hoping to leave behind the massive losses in the respective previous games. The Rocks will be hoping to make the most of the home conditions. A victory here could get them much closer to qualifying for the knockouts.

Yet, it is the Durban Heat who would be more desperate for a win. They are almost out of the race having won only one out of five games thus far. The team needs to win every single game from here by huge margins if they are to stand an outside chance to enter into the knockouts.

Pitch and Conditions

The venue at Paarl isn’t typically a high scoring one. It is important for the batsmen to spend time in the middle before they fancy the big hits. The spinners are extremely difficult to get away although it is much more easy batting with the pacers coming on. So, there could be lots of slower balls that makes life difficult for the batters. But, it all gets easier once they get their eye in. The temperatures during the game aren’t really high and there will be some good wind blowing around.

Team Combinations

Paarl Rocks

Paarl Rocks could well go with an unchanged side for this match as well. Henry Davids, who has been in great form, will be essential for them. He will be entrusted to provide the side with a good start. The troika of Bjorn Fortuin, Dane Patterson and Tabraiz Shamsi are expected to deliver with the ball. Skipper Faf du Plessis should take the anchor’s role and needs to accelerate as per the demand of the situation batting in the middle order.

Predicted XI: Henry Davids, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis (C), Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Vaughn van Jaarsveld, David Wiese, Bjorn Fortuin, Patrick Kruger, Dane Peterson, Tshepo Moreki, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Durban Heat

Morne van Wyk, with the blistering knock in the previous game, has sealed his spot in the playing XI. However, it is his partner Hashim Amla who is turning out to be a huge matter of concern. The right-hander must contribute in this match if he is to justify his place in the XI and cling on to it. Similar is the case with Heinrich Klaasen who should put up some good shows. The side can express themselves freely now and shouldn’t take the extra pressure of making it to the knockouts.

Predicted XI: Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Khaya Zondo, Albie Morkel (C), Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Brandon Mavuta, Kyle Abbott, Tladi Bokako.

Probable Top Performers

Bjorn Fortuin – Paarl Rocks | David Miller – Durban Heat

Broadcast Details

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

Match Timings – 14:30 IST; 11:00 local

The prediction is that for the Paarl Rocks to win the match.

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