Match Details:
The Cross Pool match of the CSA 4-Day Franchise Series will be played between Warriors and Highveld Lions at St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth.
This match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM Local Time (01:30 PM IST).
Preview:
Warriors will take on Highveld Lions in this Cross Pool match of the CSA 4-Day Franchise Series. In the three games these two teams have played in this series, the Warriors have managed to win only one while they have lost the other two. Highveld Lions, on the other hand, have had all three possible outcomes – a win, a loss, and a draw, in their three games.
Both the teams are coming into this game with a win in their respective previous games and have momentum on their side. Having finally opened their accounts, they will be looking to carry the winning momentum forward. This should be an interesting battle between the two sides over the next four days.
WAR vs HL Weather Report for Match 4:
It will be a cloudy day in Port Elizabeth but there is no chance of rain. The weather will remain good for the next three days as well. The temperature will hover around 20 degrees Celsius on all four days.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at St. George’s Park favours the bowlers. The only game that happened here this season was low scoring and as many as 32 wickets fell across 4 innings and 241 overs.
Injury and Availability News:
Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Beuran Hendricks, Glenton Stuurman, Lutho Simpala, Bjorn Fortuin are not available for this game as they are with the South African squad against England.
WAR vs HL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Warriors:
Matthew Breetzke, Edward Moore, Yaseen Vallie (c), Rudi Second, Wihan Lubbe, JJ Smuts, Sinethemba Qeshile (wk), Marco Jansen, Gihani Cloete, Marcello Piedt, Jade de Klerk
Bench:
Lesiba Ngoepe, Glenton Stuurman, Tshepo Ntuli , Stefan Tait, Marco Marais, Martin Walters, Basheeru-Deen Walters
Highveld Lions:
Dominic Hendricks (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Joshua Richards, Wesley Marshall, Delano Potgieter, Dwaine Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Sisanda Magala, Malusi Siboto, Aaron Phangiso, Tladi Bokako
Bench:
Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Nicky van den Bergh, Nono Pongolo, Beuran Hendricks, Bjorn Fortuin, Eldred Hawken, Lutho Sipamla
WAR vs HL Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Dominic Hendricks, the Lions Captain, has amassed 293 runs in 5 innings at an average of 58.60. He has struck 2 centuries.
Mathew Breetzke has piled up 240 runs at an average of 48. Like Hendricks, he also has 2 fifties to his name.
Sinethemba Qeshile has scored 157 runs in 4 innings. He hs an average of 38.50.
Marco Jansen has picked up 12 wickets in just 2 games, with the best bowling figure of 4/66.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Dominic Hendricks, Mathew Breetzke
Vice-Captain Options – Sinethemba Qeshile, Marco Jansen
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WAR vs HL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Gihani Cloete
Batsmen – Matthew Breetzke, Wihan Lubbe, Sinethemba Qeshile (VC), Dominic Hendricks (C)
All-rounders – Dwaine Pretorius, JJ Smuts
Bowlers – Marco Jansen, Jade de Klerk, Aaron Phangiso, Malusi Siboto
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Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WAR vs HL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ryan Rickelton
Batsmen – Matthew Breetzke (C), Edward Moore, Sinethemba Qeshile, Dominic Hendricks
All-rounders – Delano Potgieter, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers – Marco Jansen (VC), Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Aaron Phangiso, Malusi Siboto
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to have more bowling options in your Dream11 Fantasy teams for this game.
Today’s WAR vs HL Probable Winners:
Highveld Lions are expected to win this match.
