Eastern Cape Iinyathi vs Eastern Storm, CSAKC, Today Match Prediction 09 October 2024

ECI vs ES Match Prediction & Analysis

Eastern Cape will be desperate to break their winless streak when they face Eastern Storm in the 17th match of CSA T20 Knockout Competition played at Buffalo Park in East London on Wednesday.

With four consecutive defeats to their name, Eastern Cape are lying at the bottom of the league table. Captain Jason Niemand will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball.

On the other hand, Eastern Storm ed a 12-run win over Limpopo, courtesy excellent performances from Christopher Brltz, Dewan Marais, and Juan Lubbe. With this result, Eastern Storm extend their lead at the top of the league table.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Eastern Cape Iinyathi Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mncedisi Malika, Jason Niemand, Marco Marais, Nathan Roux and Jerome Bossr to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Nathan Roux played well for Eastern Cape and finished the innings with the top-score of 36 runs off 38 balls with the help of four boundaries. Christopher Gleaves scored 16 runs off 14 balls, whereas Chad Classen chipped in with 14 runs off 13 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Thabile Hlatuka, Chad Classen, Nico Van Zyl, Ayabonga Tonga, Jade de Klerk and Jason Niemand to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Jade de Klerk was the standout bowler on display for Eastern Cape and claimed 2 for 24 in 3.5 overs.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi Predicted Playing XI:

Jerome Bossr, Nathan Roux, Mncedisi Malika (wk), Marco Marais, Jason Niemand (c), Christopher Gleaves, Jade de Klerk, Thabile Hlatuka, Chad Classen, Nico van Zyl, Ayabonga Tongo

Eastern Storm Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Christopher Britz, Kabelo Sekhukhune, wicket-keeper Danie Rossouw, skipper Grant Thomson and Juan Lubbe to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Christopher Britz was the standout performer with the bat for Eastern Storm and finished the innings with the top-score of 111 runs off 66 balls with the help of three fours and eleven sixes. Dewan Marais scored 42 not out off 28 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tumelo Simelane, Aron Visser, Andrew Rasemene, Shaveer Khan, Amaan Khan and Juan Lubbe to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Shaveer Khan and Juan Lubbe bowled well for Eastern Storm and claimed two wickets apiece.

Eastern Storm Predicted Playing XI:

Kabelo Sekhukhune, Christopher Britz, Danie Rossouw (wk), Grant Thomson (c), Juan Lubbe, Shaveer Khan, Andrew Rasemene, Dewan Marais, Amaan Khan, Tumelo Simelane, Aron Visser

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at East London will be full of runs for the batting units. The bowlers will need to show discipline to get rewards on this surface. 

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny with moderate breeze.

ECI vs ES Pitch Report

Buffalo Park, East London is going to host the 17th match of the CSA T20 Knockout Competition 2024 played between Eastern Cape and Eastern Storm.

Eastern Cape have lost their previous two matches played at East London.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 170 runs.