Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the CSA T20 Challenge, Match 17- Boland vs Lions and Match 18 – Warriors vs North West Dragons, to be played on the 12th of October at the Boland Park, Paarl and St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth.
Batting Stats T20
LIVE SCORES – Match 17 – Boland vs Lions (Boland Park, Paarl)
Current Form Boland:
Boland are currently placed at the 6th position on points table with 1 win and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Boland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Grant Roelofsen with 140 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Boland in the CSA T20 Challenge is Keith Dudgeon with 3 scalps under his belt.
Boland have lost their previous match against Titans by 94 runs.
Titans batted first and they posted a total of 169 for 4 in 20 overs. The top order failed to render a bright start to Titans. Heinrich Klaasen in the middle order showed his class and smashed 71 runs off just 32 balls. He hit 5 fours and 5 sixes during his knock. Donovan Ferreira also played a nice cameo of 23 runs in 13 balls to help Titans get to a tall total of 169 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Boland lost their way right from the word go. They were 4 wickets down for just 8 runs and couldn’t really stage a comeback from there on. Dayyan Galiem picked up 3 wickets for 7 runs as Boland were bowled out for a small total of 75, losing the match by 94 runs.
Current Form Lions:
Lions are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 3 wins and 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Lions in the CSA T20 Challenge is Evan Jones with 122 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Lions in the CSA T20 Challenge is Junaid Dawood with 10 scalps under his belt.
Lions have won their previous match against Knights by 47 runs.
Lions batted first and they posted a total of 142 for 7 in 20 overs. Joshua Richards and Zubayr Hamza got out cheaply. After their dismissals, Wandile Makwetu and Mitchell van Buuren played really beautifully and scored 40 and 32 runs respectively. On the back of their scintillating knocks, Lions were able to reach a commanding total of 142 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Knights lost 5 wickets for just 24 runs. All of their top order batters failed to produce any results off their bat. Lions’ bowlers kept it very tight and didn’t give any space for the Knights’ batters to breathe comfortably. Evan Jones and Codi Yusuf picked up 2 wickets each as Knights were bowled out for 95, losing the match by 47 runs.
Wicket Takers T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Boland
Adrian du Toit, Christiaan Jonker, Janneman Malan, Jean du Plessis, Keegan Petersen, Maahir Joseph, Nathan Engelbrecht, Pieter Malan (c), Aviwe Mgijima, Ayabulela Gqamane, Ferisco Adams, Jevano Baron, Michael Copeland, Shaun von Berg, Stiaan van Zyl, Clyde Fortuin (Wk), Hlomla Hanabe (Wk), Jason Oakes (Wk), Achille Cloete, Akhona Mnyaka, Glenton Stuurman
Lions
Mitchell Van Buuren, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Zubayr Hamza, Delano Potgieter, Evan Jones, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (Wk), Ryan Rickelton (Wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Codi Yusuf, Junaid Dawood, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lutho Sipamla, Nqabayomzi Peter, Tshepo Moreki
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Lions
Who will win?– Lions
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Mitchell van Buuren (Lions), Clyde Fortuin (Boland)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Evan Jones (Lions), Imran Manack (Boland)
Most Sixes – Mitchell van Buuren (Lions), Clyde Fortuin (Boland)
Player of the Match– Mitchell van Buuren (Lions)
Team Scores Batting first – Lions 140+, Boland 135+
Match Handicap: Lions
LIVE SCORES – Match 18 – Warriors vs North West Dragons (St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth)
Current Form Warriors:
Warriors are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 2 wins and 2 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge is Beyers Swapnoel with 101 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge is Christopher King with 7 scalps under his belt.
Warriors have won their previous match against Western Province by 5 wickets.
Western Province batted first and they posted a total of 148 for 7 in 20 overs. The top order failed to perform to their potential and kept losing wickets in regular intervals. George Linde then revived the innings with a knock of 66 runs in 31 balls. He hit 2 fours, 6 sixes and stayed not out to take Western Province past the 140 run mark to finish at 148 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Jiveshan Pillay and Matthew Breetzke got out cheaply, leaving it onto the middle order batters to create some magic and they did. Beyers Swapnoel played an innings of his lifetime. He scored 83 off just 39 balls, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes. On the back of his batting brilliance, Warriors got home in the 18th over with 5 wickets in hand.
Current Form North West Dragons:
North West Dragons are currently placed at the 1st position on points table with 4 wins to their credit.
The top run scorer for North West Dragons in the CSA T20 Challenge is Wihan Lubbe with 179 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for North West Dragons in the CSA T20 Challenge is Kerwin Mungroo with 7 scalps under his belt.
North West Dragons have won their previous match against Dolphins by 43 runs.
North West Dragons batted first and they posted a total of 136 for 7 in 20 overs. Janneman Malan played well at the top of the order. He made 21 runs but got out at a wrong time. Wihan Lubbe was the lone attacker throughout the innings as other batters simply threw their wicket away. He made 49 runs off 29 balls to help North West Dragons get to a competitive total of 136 on a tough pitch to bat on.
During the chase, Dolphins lost their way right from the word go. They were 4 wickets down for just 14 runs in the 3rd over. There was no comeback by the Dolphins there on. Bamanye Xenxe bowled exceptionally well, picked up 4 wickets and helped bowl Dolphins out for 93, as North West Dragons won the match by 43 runs.
Most 6’s T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Warriors
Andile Mokgakane, Diego Rosier, George Van Heerden, Jiveshan Pillay, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, Beyers Swanepoel, JP King, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Sean Whitehead, Siya Plaatjie, Matthew Breetzke (Wk), Rudi Second (Wk), Sinethemba Qeshile (Wk), Alfred Mothoa, Anrich Nortje, Aphiwe Mnyanda, Liam Alder, Nealan van Heerden
North West Dragons
Grant Mokoena, Lesego Senokwane, Lesiba Ngoepe, Raynard van Tonder, Migael Pretorius, Ruan de Swardt, Senuran Muthusamy, Wihan Lubbe, Meeka-eel Prince (Wk), Ronan Hermann (Wk), Rubin Hermann (Wk), Tahir Isaacs (Wk), Bamanye Xenxe, Caleb Seleka, Calvin King, Duan Jansen, Gideon Peters, Irvin Modimokoane, Kerwin Mungroo, Tumelo Mokoena
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – North West Dragons
Who will win?- Warriors
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Raynard van Tonder (North West Dragons), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Migael Pretorius (North West Dragons), Christopher King (Warriors)
Most Sixes – Raynard van Tonder (North West Dragons), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors)
Player of the Match– Tristan Stubbs (Warriors)
Team Scores Batting first – Warriors 170+, North West Dragons 160+
Match Handicap: Warriors
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