Preview:
Eastern Cape linyathi will take on Rocks in the Pool D contest of the CSA T20 Cup 2021 on Tuesday. Both the sides got off to a flying start into this tournament as they won their respective opening games. Eastern Cape comfortably got home in their opening encounter against Limpopo Impalas by 8 wickets, with 33 balls left in the game. They moved to the top spot in the Pool D contest with 5 points.
Rocks, on the other hand, defended 183 runs quite successfully against the Warriors and registered their first win in this competition. Clyde Fortuin struck an unbeaten century, which helped his team to set a match-winning score on the board.
Match Details:
Eastern Cape linyathi vs Rocks, Pool D
Venue: Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Date & Time: 5th October at 6:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
By looking at the previous matches played here, the surface has got the good carry and bounce where the batters can play shots on the rise. The bowlers will be rewarded if they bowl in the right channel.
Probable Playing XIs for ECI vs ROC:
Eastern Cape linyathi
Marco Marais, Mncedisi Malika (wk), Joshua Van Heerden, Jason Niemand, Jerry Nqolo (c), Thomas Kaber, Clayton Bosch, Thandolwethu Mnyaka, Phaphama Fojela, Nqaba Peter, Gideon Peters
Rocks
Janneman Malan, Pieter Malan (c), Clyde Fortuin (wk), Sinalo Gobeni, Christiaan Jonker, Ferisco Adams, Shaun von Berg, Siyabonga Mahima, Imran Manack, Ziyaad Abrahams, Khanya Dilima
Top Picks for ECI vs ROC Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Eastern Cape linyathi
Marco Marais batted splendidly in the run-chase against Limpopo Impalas. In just 35 deliveries, he smashed 65 runs, which comprised of 2 fours and 7 sixes.
Mncedisi Malika played a supporting hand in the last match against Limpopo Impalas, where he scored 41 runs from 32 deliveries.
Top Picks – Rocks
Janneman Malan failed to impress in the opening match against Warriors, as he was dismissed for just 5 runs. He is a resilient cricketer, and you can include him in your fantasy teams.
Clyde Fortuin struck an excellent century against the Warriors and remained unbeaten on 104* runs from just 63 deliveries.
ECI vs ROC Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Marco Marais | 65 runs | 107 |
| Mncedisi Malika | 41 runs | 58 |
| Janneman Malan | 5 runs | 18 |
| Clyde Fortuin | 104 runs | 147 |
| Christiaan Jonker | 45 runs | 61 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ECI vs ROC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Clyde Fortuin, Mncedisi Malika, Christiaan Jonker, Pieter Malan, Janneman Malan (c), Marco Marais (vc), Clayton Bosch, Jason Niemand, Thandolwethu Mnyaka, Ziyaad Abrahams, Khanya Dilima
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ECI vs ROC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Clyde Fortuin (c), Mncedisi Malika (vc), Christiaan Jonker, Janneman Malan, Marco Marais, Shaun von Berg, Clayton Bosch, Ferisco Adams, Thandolwethu Mnyaka, Ziyaad Abrahams, Gideon Peters
Today’s ECI vs ROC Probable Winners:
Rocks are expected to win this match.
