MSL T20 2018, Match 9, Jozi Stars vs Cape Town Blitz, Match Prediction: Who will win the Match?

The Blitz are currently unbeaten in the T20 event.

Published - 23 Nov 2018, 18:24 IST | Updated - 23 Nov 2018, 18:24 IST

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Cape Town Blitz have had an outstanding time thus far in the inaugural edition of the Mzansi Super League (MSL). The franchise has won all their three matches and are sitting pretty at the top of the league table with 13 points. Their next encounter is against Jozi Stars at New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg and they would be looking to carry on with their winning streak.

The Stars, led by Dane Vilas, on the contrary, are placed in the second position with five points. They lost their first match against Nelson Mandela Bay Giants but made amends with a 60-runs victory against Paarl Rocks. Having won the last encounter, the Stars have momentum on their side, but beating the Blitz isn’t expected to be a cakewalk for them by any stretch of the imagination.

Pitch Conditions

There has only been one match at the venue and it wasn’t a high scoring one by any means. The bowlers dominated to a large extent as the batsmen had to work hard for their runs. In the event, most of the matches have been won by the team, batting first and hence, it won’t spring a surprise if the teams opt to bat first after winning the toss.

Team Combination

Jozi Stars

Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen are the openers with Daniel Christian to follow. Petrus van Biljon and skipper Dane Vilas are slotted to bat at number four and five respectively with Nono Pongolo to bat next. Left-armer Beuran Hendricks, Duanne Olivier and Christian form the fast bowling unit. Eddie Leie and Simon Harmer are the spin bowling options.

Predicted XI

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Daniel Christian, Petrus van Biljon, Dane Vilas (C), Nono Pongolo, Simon Harmer, Wihan Lubbe, Duanne Olivier, Eddie Leie, Beuran Hendricks

Cape Town Blitz

Quinton de Kock and Janneman Malan are most likely to open the innings with all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo to bat at number three. The Pakistan-duo of Asif Ali and Hussain Talat are the next men in the lineup. Skipper Farhaan Behardien will bat at number six. The bowling attack will be led by Dale Steyn with Adams, Siboto, Piedt and Phelukwayo being the other options.

Predicted XI

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