Match Details:
The 7th match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2021 will be played between Knights and Cape Cobras on 22nd 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 7th match of the 2021 edition of CSA T20 Challenge, Knights will take on Cape Cobras. Both the teams have not won a match in this season. Knight lost their first match by 6 wickets and will be eager to register their first win.
On the hand, Cape Cobras have lost their first two matches and are rooted at the bottom of the point table. They will be looking for a win desperately. It will be interesting to see who will get 4 points, since this game is very important for both the teams.
KTS vs CC Weather Report form Match 7:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket, as the chances of rainfall are not significant. The temperature will be between 21-22 degree Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch here is a balanced one. Batting will be easier in the second innings as compared to the first.
Average first innings score:
148 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
KTS vs CC Today’s probable XIs:
Knights:
Patrick Kruger, Jacques Snyman, Andries Gouws (wk), Pite van Biljon (c), Farhaan Behardien, Grant Mokaena, Ferisco Adams, Migael Pretorius, Shaun von Berg, Alfred Mothoa, Mbulelo Budaza
Bench:
Wandile Makwetu, Gerald Coetzee, Raynard van Tonder, Matthew Kleinveldt, Jonathan Vandiar
Cape Cobras:
Tony de Zorzi (C), Kyle Verreynne, Janneman Malan, Zubayr Hamza, Calvin Savage, George Linde, Christiaan Jonker, Corbin Bosch, Imraan Manack, Nandre Burger, Siyabonga Mahima.
Bench:
Hlomla Hanabe, Onke Nyaku, Tshepo Moreki, Ziyaad Abrahams.
KTS vs CC Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
Pite van Biljon is in a tremendous run of form in this season. He has already scored 105 runs in 2 matches with a strike rate of 119.31. His highest score was an unbeaten 72*.
Siyabonga Mahima can be a key player for Cape Cobras. In the first match, he picked up 4 wickets in just 3 overs he bowled with an economy rate of 6 runs per over only.
Migael Pretorius is giving terrific all-rounder performances for Knights. He has scored 40 runs in 2 matches with a strike rate of 148.14 and even picked 4 wickets as well.
Kyle Verreynne can be a good pick, given his past record and his decent start to this season. In the first match, he scored 29 runs with a strike rate of 116.
Jason Smith did not perform well n the first match, but in his previous season, he scored 150 runs in 7 matches with strike rate of 110.56.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Pite van Biljon, George Linde
Vice-Captain Options – Migael Pretorius, Siyabonga Mahima
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KTS vs CC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper –Kyle Verreynne, Andries Gous
Batters – Christiaan Jonker, Pite van Biljon (C), Farhaan Behardien, Tony de Zorzi
All-Rounders – George Linde, Jason Smith
Bowlers – Siyabonga Mahima (VC), Migael Pretorius, Alfred Mothoa
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KTS vs CC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper –Kyle Verreynne
Batters – Zubayr Hamza, Christiaan Jonker, Pite van Biljon
All-Rounders – George Linde (C), Jacques Snyman, Ferisco Adams
Bowlers – Siyabonga Mahima, Corbin Bosch, Migael Pretorius (VC)
Expert Advice:
Migael Pretorius and Pite van Biljon must be in your Dream 11 fantasy teams and one of them should be your captain, as they are very consistent performers.
Today’s KTS vs CC Probable Winners:
Cape Cobras is expected to win this match.
