KTS vs CC Dream11 Match Prediction
KTS vs CC Dream11 Match Preview: Cape Cobras are on the fifth position in the points table of Momentum Cup 2020. They need to buck up if they are aiming to reserve their spot in the semi-final of the tournament. They have a star-studded batting line-up still they are struggling to get back into the grooves. In the previous game also Cobras suffered a defeat by 26 runs against Dolphins. Now, its high time that they need to come out with astonishing performances.
Knights have not tasted a single win in this season of the tournament. They have struggled in every respective department of the game. It is an important game from their perspective in order to file contention for the semi-final spot of the tournament. They will lock horns with Cape Cobras that is scheduled to be played at Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
Match Details
Knights vs Cape Cobras, 15th Match
February 22, Saturday at 05:00 PM IST
Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Venue Stats:
Avg. Score in 1st bat: 223 (50-over games played at this venue)
Teams chasing: Won-12, Lost-6, NR-0
KTS vs CC Dream11 Team News
Cape Cobras Team News
- Cape Cobras have officially announced their squad for their upcoming game against Dolphins.
Team Combination:
- Janneman Malan and Pieter Malan have so far failed as openers. The duo have never looked consistent with the bat. Now, when the tournament is in its midway, they are expected to mark their arrival in good form with the bat.
- Zubayr Hamza is currently the leading run-scorer in the ongoing tournament. He will be a batsman on which Cobras can rely upon going into the clash against Knights.
- Kyle Verreynne and Jonathan Bird will play in the middle order of the team. They have the ability to click good knocks with the bat.
- Pieter Malan will lead the team in the upcoming clash.
- Aviwe Mgijima has also shown some glimpses of his good form. He is a utility all-rounder who is expected to play a crucial role for Cobras.
- Thando Ntini will be their strike bowler, who will be accompanied by Nandre Burger in the bowling.
Predicted XI:
Pieter Malan (C), Zubayr Hamza, Janneman Malan, Akhona Mnyaka, Kyle Verreynne(WK), Jonathan Bird, Thando Ntini, Rory Kleinveldt, George Linde, Aviwe Mgijima, Nandre Burger.
Cape Cobras Squad:
Zubayr Hamza (c), Akhona Mnyaka, Aviwe Mgijima, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, George Linde, Janneman Malan, Jason Smith, Jonathan Bird, Kyle Verreynne, Mihlali Mpongwana, Pieter Malan, Rory Kleinveldt, Thando Ntini
KTS vs CC Dream11 Team News
Knights Team News
- Knights have not announced their squad officially for the upcoming clash against Cape Cobras.
Team Combination:
- Raynard van Tonder and Jacques Snyman will open the innings for Knights. They have got good starts during the games but none of them has so far managed to convert them into big scores. In the crucial game against Cobras, they will look play some good knocks with their willow.
- Keegan Petersen had a brilliant stint in 2019 Momentum Cup. But, this season he has failed as a batsman. However, he holds the ability to single-handedly win the games for his side. He will come out to bat at number three for Knights.
- Obus Pienaar and Andries Gous will bat in the middle order to smack some runs on high strike rate.
- Tshepo Ntuli, Ottniel Baartman and Mbulelo Budaza will form the bowling attack of Knights.
Predicted XI:
Shadley van Schalkwyk, Mbulelo Budaza, Obus Pienaar, Andries Gous, Jacques Snyman, Shaun von Berg, Keegan Petersen, Tshepo Ntuli, Wandile Makwetu (wk), Ottniel Baartman, Raynard van Tonder
Knights Squad:
Shadley van Schalkwyk, Corne Dry, Obus Pienaar, Grant Mokoena, Shaun von Berg, Keegan Petersen, Tshepo Ntuli , Wandile Makwetu (wk), Patrick Kruger, Raynard van Tonder, Mbulelo Budaza, Andries Gous, Ottniel Baartman, Jacques Snyman
KTS vs CC Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket keepers: Wandile Makwetu, Kyle Verreynne
Batsmen: Keegan Petersen, Pieter Malan, Zubayr Hamza, Janneman Malan,
All-rounders: Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman
Bowlers: Thando Ntini, Shaun von Berg, Tshepo Ntuli
Captain choices: Keegan Petersen, Pieter Malan, Zubayr Hamza
Vice-Captain choices: Jason Smith, Jacques Snyman, Thando Ntini
Who will win today match: Cape Cobras are favourites to win the contest
Stats and facts for the match between KTS vs CC
- Tshepo Ntuli – 5 wickets in 3 innings @4.04 for Knights
- Thando Ntini- 12 wickets in 6 innings – 5.19 economy rate for Cape Cobras.
- Zubayr Hamza – 461 runs in 6 innings – 2 hundred & 2 fifties for Cape Cobras.
- Pieter Malan- 255 runs in 6 innings- 1 hundred & 1 fifty for Cape Cobras.