MSL T20 2018: Match 25, NMB Giants vs Tshwane Spartans, Match Prediction: Who will win the Match?

The 25th match of the ongoing Mzansi Super League (MSL) presents a great chance for the Tshwane Spartans led by AB de Villiers to climb to the fourth position in the points table. They are currently placed at the fifth place and are only one point adrift of Paarl Rocks. However, they will be facing the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants who have almost secured their birth in the playoffs.

But their previous against Durban Heat was a washout and they lost the match before that by a massive 81 runs to Jozi Stars. It also affected their net run-rate and they would want to get things back on track now having last won eight days ago. They also have a lid on the Spartans after beating them by seven runs in the last face-off and the Giants will also benefit from playing at home ground.

On the other hand, the Spartans haven’t been consistent enough to make a telling impact. Though they have won three matches so far, none of them have been convincing and have always lost the following encounters. De Villiers and his troops will have to bring their A game to the fore if they are to grab the third position after the league stages.

Team Combinations

NMB Giants

Their last game was a washout and there is no reason for them to change the playing XI unless there are last minute injuries. JJ Smuts and Jason Roy will open the innings with the wicket-keeper Rudi Second and Ben Duckett to follow. Heino Kuhn is surprisingly coming down the order to bat while Christiaan Jonker’s ability to score quickly will always help.

In the bowling department, the Giants are bolstered with the presence of Imran Tahir who will be assisted by Ryan McLaren and Junior Dala among two others.

Probable XI: JJ Smuts (c), Jason Roy, Rudi Second (wk), Ben Duckett, Heino Kuhn, Christiaan Jonker, Ryan McLaren, Carmi le Roux, Junior Dala, Sisanda Magala, Imran Tahir.

Tshwane Spartans

The Spartans huffed and puffed towards 122-run chase in the last game. Their bowlers are in good form Jeevan Mendis, Robbie Frylinck and Shaun von Berg consistently doing well. The team needs immense improvement in the batting department and two of their stalwarts, Eoin Morgan and De Villiers, have to stand up. Both the middle-order batsmen have the ability to take the game away from the batsmen and the time has come for them to fire.

Probable XI: Gihahn Cloete (wk), Dean Elgar, Andrea Agathangelou, AB de Villiers (c), Eoin Morgan, Tony de Zorzi, Robbie Frylinck, Shaun von Berg, Jeevan Mendis, Lutho Sipamla, Rory Kleinveldt.

Probable Top Performers

Jason Roy – NMB Giants | Eoin Morgan – Tshwane Spartans

Broadcast Details

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

Match Timings – 22:30 IST; 19:00 local

The prediction is for the Spartans to win the game and climb to the fourth position in the points table.