Both sides will look to continue their winning momentum.
Preview
ECI vs KTS will take on each other in the 8th match of the CSA Provincial T20 Cup 2024 at Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on Tuesday (March 12). Eastern Cape Iinyathi have won one out of two games, while the Knights won their first game.
Eastern Cape Iinyathi faced off against Eastern Runs, Eastern Runs posted 187/4 on the board. Dewan Marais scored 52 off 36. Eastern Cape Iinyathi scored 93/2 in 9.1 overs and won the match by 16 runs by the DLS method. Eben Botha scored 62 runs off 27 balls.
Knights played their first game against Garden Route Badgers, Garden Route Badgers scored 166/5 in 20 overs. Matthew Christensen 58(44) and Skipper Jean Du Plessis 48 (33) led them towards this total. Knights chased the target in 17.3 overs and sealed the game by four wickets. Jacques Snyman 87* off 49 and led them towards a comfortable victory.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Border
Eben Botha, M Marais, Joshua Dodd, Nico van Zyl, MJ Nqolo, J Niemand(C), J de Klerk, M Malika, J Bossr, P Fojela
Bench: N Yikha, JVD Merwe, K Forbes, L Sizani, S Ntuntwana, D Matthews, Siphesihle Madlongolwana, T Totana, M Fourie
Knights
GL Cloete, G Tarr, D Forrester, Nhlakanipho Mpungose, GJ Snyman, P Botha, AR Swanepoel(C), T van Vuuren, I Dikgale, S Langa, DL Piedt
Bench: L Beaufort, N Roux, Ruan Cronje, M Pollard, J Raubenheimer, CG Bosch, Monde Maqunqu
Injury News
Will be added when there is an update.
Weather Report: Few Clouds
Win Prediction: Border
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score: 150
Pitch Report
Captains: 8.5
Eben Botha BOR | bat
Eastern Cape Iinyathi’s wicketkeeper-batter smashed 62 runs off 27 balls, so this in-form batter can be the captain of your fantasy team.
Jacques Snyman KNT | all
Knights’ batter has batted brilliantly and scored 87* off 49 balls, so he should be the captain of your fantasy team.
Marco Marais BOR | BAT
Eastern Cape Iinyathi’s batter has scored 42 runs off 33 balls, so he becomes a top pick for your fantasy team.
Sithembile Langa KNT | BOWL
Knights’ bowler has bowled beautifully and picked up two wickets as well, so he can be a great addition to your fantasy team.
Jade de Klerk BOR | all
Eastern Cape Iinyathi’s bowler has bowled brilliantly and picked up one wicket as well, so he can be a budget pick for your fantasy team.
Gihahn Cloete KNT | bat
Knights’ batter has looked in fine touch as he scored 32 runs off 19 balls, so he becomes a budget pick for your fantasy team.
Avoid Player Message: 8.5
Mncedisi Malika: BOR | WK
Dian Forrester: KNT | BAT
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.