Match Details:
The 19th match of the Momentum One-Day Cup 2020 will be played between Knights and Titans at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (8:00 AM GMT) (1:30 PM IST).
Preview:
Knights lost their previous game against Lions and are currently on the last position in the league table with eight points. They have only four games left in Momentum Cup 2020 and Knights have to win all the games to keep themselves in the contention to qualify for the semi-final stage. They are lacking consistency to perform in every respective department.
If the same continues for a couple of games then they might get knocked out from the tournament. In batting, they have Andries Gous, Jacques Snyman, who scored the fifties in the previous games. They will have to pull off some more strong performances in the next game to help their side in bringing them on the winning ways.
Titans also lost their winning momentum in the previous game as they lost the match against Dolphins by 35 runs in a rain-affected match. It can be termed as a bad day at the office for them. But they will have to mark a strong comeback with some convincing performances against out of form Knights to grab some important points in the league table. They have some high profile players in their ranks like Aiden Markram, Grant Thomson and Dean Elgar, who can single-handedly turn the tables towards their side.
Weather Condition/Report:
The weather in Kimberley will be cloudy with slight chances of rain on the match day. However, it will not affect the length of the 50-over game. The wind will be blowing at a rate of 11 to 22 km/hr whereas the temperature will deviate between 14 and 25 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at Diamond Oval is expected to offer a stiff battle between bat and ball. The bowlers will have their say in the early phase of the match and the batsmen are not expected to play lose strokes on any delivery. And after some time, the batters will certainly get the liberty to smack them all across the park. The side chasing has been winning the games on the majority of occasions on this ground. So, the team winning the toss will look to bowl to be on the safer side.
Average first innings score: 237 (ODIs played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 10, Lost – 3
Injury and Availability:
(Will update if there is any news)
Probable Playing XIs:
Titans:
Diego Rosier, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Grant Thomson, Dean Elgar, Rivaldo Moonsamy (WK), Farhaan Behardien, Imraan Manack, Alfred Mothoa, Corbin Bosch, Junior Dala
Bench –Tshepo Moreki, Hardus Viljoen, Gregory Mahlokwana, Henry Davids, Dayyaan Galiem
Knights
Raynard van Tonder, Jacques Snyman, Keegan Petersen, Andries Gous, Obus Pienaar, Wandile Makwetu (C & WK), Shaun von Berg, Patrick Kruger, Mbulelo Budaza, Tshepo Ntuli, Ottniel Baartman.
Bench – Corne Dry, Grant Mokoena, Shadley van Schalkwyk
Top Picks:
Jacques Snyman registered amazing batting figures of 12 and 54 in his last two games. He will be a perfect pick for any fantasy team. Aiden Markram and Andries Gous will be other important players for any fantasy team. Junior Dala took three-fer in his previous outing and he cannot be ignored while picking any fantasy team.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain – Aiden Markram, Jacques Snyman, Dean Elgar
Vice-Captain – Keegan Petersen, Obus Pienaar, Grant Thomson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Wandile Makwetu
Batters – Tony de Zorzi, Andries Gous, Keegan Petersen, Aiden Markram (C)
All-Rounders –Obus Pienaar, Grant Thomson, Jacques Snyman (VC)
Bowlers – Shaun von Berg, Mbulelo Budaza, Junior Dala
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Wandile Makwetu
Batters – Tony de Zorzi (VC), Dean Elgar (C), Aiden Markram
All-Rounders –Obus Pienaar, Grant Thomson, Jacques Snyman, Diego Rosier
Bowlers – Shaun von Berg, Ottniel Baartman, Imraan Manack
Expert Advice:
Knights and Titans have not officially announced their squad for the upcoming match. So, it will be wise for the users to wait for the confirmed XI. However, the majority of the aforementioned players are going to feature in the match.
User tips: The users can opt for a team combination of one wicketkeeper, four batsmen, three all-rounders and three bowlers for the upcoming match.
Probable Winners:
Knights are expected to win the match.
*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.
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