Friday, February 26, 2021

CSA T20 Challenge 2021, Match 14: CC vs HL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

George Linde
George Linde. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Match Details:

The 14th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2021 will be played between Cape Cobras and Highveld Lions on 26th February at Kingsmead in Durban.

The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Star Sports Network and also on Disney+ Hotstar.

Preview:

In the 14th match of the 2021 edition of the CSA T20 Challenge, Cape Cobras will take on Highveld Lions. This is the first time that these two teams will go head-to-head in the tournament. Cape Cobras did not start the tournament in the way they would have wanted to. They have lost 3 out of 4 last matches and are already out of the title race.

However, if they win here, they might spoil the Lions’ party. On the other hand, Lions are sitting comfortably at the second spot on the points table. They have won 3 out of 4 matches and are a top contender for the title. They will go into the match as favourites.


CC vs HL Weather Report form Match 14:

There is a forecast of light rain but it is expected to have a full match of 40 overs. There would be 61% of precipitation and the temperature is predicted around 20 degree Celsius.

 Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch looks balanced but helps the pacers in the latter half of the match. In the last 4 out of 5 matches, the chasing team has lost the match. Hence, whoever wins the toss would likely to go for bat first. 140-145 is a very defendable total on this pitch.

Average first innings score:

134 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tie – 0 (Based on last 5 matches)


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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

CC vs HL Today’s probable XIs:

Cape Cobras:

Tony de Zorzi (C), Kyle Verreynne, Janneman Malan, Zubayr Hamza, Calvin Savage, George Linde, Christiaan Jonker, Corbin Bosch, Imraan Manack, Onke Nyaku, Siyabonga Mahima.

Bench:

Hlomla Hanabe, Nandre Burger, Tshepo Moreki, Ziyaad Abrahams.

Highveld Lions:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Delano Potgieter, Dwaine Pretorius, Bjorn Fortuin, SisandaMagala, Aaron Phangiso, Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks

Bench:

Wiaan Mulder, Malusi Siboto, Eldred Hawken, LuthoSipamla, Ruan Haasbroek


CC vs HL Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match

Rassie van der Dussen is the joint second-highest run-getter in the tournament so far. He has scored 139 runs in 4 innings with a strike rate of 143.29.

Sisanda Magala is the highest wicket-taker in this tournament so far. He has scalped 10 wickets in 4 innings with the best bowling figure of 5/20.

George Linde has been giving all-round performances for his team. In 4 innings, he has scored 97 runs with a strike rate of 179.62 and has taken 8 wickets a well.

Zubayr Hamza is also the joint second-highest run-scorer in the tournament so far. He has scored 139 runs in 4 innings with a strike rate of 128.70

Lions’ all-rounder Reeza Hendricks has been magnificent with both bat and bowl. He has scored 111 runs in 4 innings with a strike rate of 112.12 and also scalped 5 wickets with a decent economy rate of 6.07 runs per over.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen

Vice-Captain Options – Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza


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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CC vs HL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kyle Verreynne, Ryan Rickelton

Batters – Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks (VC), Zubayr Hamza

All-Rounders – George Linde (C)

Bowlers – Siyabonga Mahima, Sisanda Magala, Kagiso Rabada

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CC vs HL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kyle Verreynne

Batters – Christiaan Jonker, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Reeza Hendricks, Zubayr Hamza (VC)

All-Rounders – George Linde, Dwaine Pretorius

Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Imraan Manack, Beuran Hendricks, Sisanda Magala


Expert Advice:

It is advisable to pick more batsmen in your Dream11 Fantasy team. You can pick captain or vice-captain from Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks and Zubayr Hamza.

CC vs HL Probable Winner;

Highveld Lions are expected to win the match.

 Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
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.