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CLAIM NOWKwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) vs South Western Districts, CSAKC, Today Match Prediction 17 October 2024
KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers)
115/2 in 15.0
7.67
120/8 in 20.0
6
South Western Districts
KZNIN vs SWD Win Probability
Toss Winner - South Western Districts won the toss and choose to bat first
KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) beat South Western Districts by 31 runs (D/L) method
KwaZulu Natal face the in-form South Western Districts in the semi-final
- South Western Districts have won 3 consecutive matches
- KwaZulu Natal have in-form players in the top 4
- South Western Districts have a strong bowling attack
Southern Western Districts to win
| Tournament: | CSA T20 Knock Out Competition, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 32.5°C|Partly Cloudy |
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KZNIN vs SWD Match Prediction & Analysis
South Western Districts bounced back with 3 consecutive matches to reach the semi-finals. They had lost 2 of their first 3 matches while the other one was washed out due to rain.
KwaZulu Natal Inland successfully defended 144 runs in the last match while South Western Districts won by 9 runs while defending 141. Both teams pack a strong and in-form bowling attack.
KwaZulu Natal’s top 4 have looked in good touch except for the last outing. They need their lower middle-order players to find their rhythm going into this match. They lack a quality finisher who can come in late in the innings and smash a few big ones.
South Western Districts have a strong middle-order with their key players delivering consistently. George van Heerden, Heath Richards, and Luke Beaufort are the key batters in this lineup.
Sean Whitehead and Mbulelo Budaza are the only consistent bowlers in the KwaZulu Natal Inland’s lineup and will be the ones to watch out for.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KZNIN
W W L L L
KZNIN
143/8 in 20.0 7.15
144/10 in 19.5 7.26
89/10 in 16.5 5.29
CSAKC
KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) beat Limpopo Impalas by 73 runs
162/4 in 20.0 8.1
112/2 in 14.1 7.9
CSAT20
Dolphins won by 8 wickets
108/10 in 18.3 5.84
112/2 in 14.1 7.9
CSAT20
Dolphins won by 8 wickets
108/10 in 18.3 5.84
112/2 in 14.1 7.9
CSAT20
Dolphins won by 8 wickets
108/10 in 18.3 5.84
SWD
W W L W W
SWD
141/6 in 20.0 7.05
132/10 in 20.0 6.6
114/9 in 20.0 5.7
115/2 in 15.5 7.26
146/8 in 20.0 7.3
150/4 in 15.5 9.47
344/9 in 50.0 6.88
CSAPODCD2_2023
South Western Districts beat Northern Cape by 30 runs314/9 in 50.0 6.28
143/10 in 28.3 5.02
CSAPODCD2_2023
South Western Districts beat Mpumalanga Rhinos by 5 wickets
144/5 in 28.4 5.02
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TEAMS PREVIEW
KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Preview
KwaZulu Natal Inland finished at number 2 in the points table with the same number of points as that of SWD. They have played 3 matches on this ground and that should be a plus for them in this match.
They’re more familiar with the playing conditions at this venue. However, there are some concerns regarding their form and consistency. They haven’t got any reliable match finishers in the side while the bowlers have been quite expensive and inconsistent.
After two expensive outings, the bowlers finally bounced back to defend a 144-run total by a very small margin of 1 run at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg. In the batting lineup, opener Kagiso Rapulana is the key player. He’s been in fine touch and has delivered impactful performances.
His opening partner Cameron Shekelton has looked in good touch but hasn’t managed to convert his starts into something more impactful. Kyle Nipper and Sean Gilson are the in-form and reliable batters in the middle order.
However, in the lower order, Chad Laycock and skipper Michael Erlank haven’t delivered any good finishes and don’t look very promising at the moment. As such a lot depends on the top 4 in this batting order.
Though only Mbulelo Budaza and Sean Whitehead have been consistent in recent outings there are others also in this squad who add great variety to the bowling attack.
KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Predicted Playing XI:
Cameron Shekleton (wk), Kagiso Rapulana, Kyle Nipper, Sean Gilson, Chad Laycock, Michael Erlank (c), Sean Whitehead, Daelen Fynn, Thabiso Ndlela, Ziyaad Abrahams, Mbulelo Budaza
KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Knock Out Competition, 2024
KwaZulu-Natal Inland (AET Tuskers) Actual Playing XI:
Michael Erlank, Kagiso Rapulana, Cameron Shekleton, Mbulelo Budaza, Sean Gilson, Chad Laycock, Kyle Nipper, Thabiso Ndlela, Sean Whitehead, Ziyaad Abrahams, Marcello Piedt
South Western Districts Preview
South Western Districts are on a roll with 3 consecutive wins. They’ve got an in-form bowling attack that has delivered back-to-back wins and a promising batting lineup with in-form finishers.
George Van Heerden, Heath Richards, and Luke Beaufort are the key batters in this middle order who will be responsible for a competitive total. The big concern for SWD will be the lack of form at the top.
Both openers are struggling to score runs and in a crucial game like this, they need to deliver a good start. Without a quality opening stand, South Western Districts could fall behind in the contest.
Skipper Yaseen Valli scored 2 off 13 while opening the innings in the last match while replacing his opening partner Keenan Veira with the number 3 batter Kyle Jacobs.
Jacobs looked in much better shape when he played at number 3 but failed as an opener. Having Kyle Jacobs at 3 followed by the key middle-order batters allows for more depth in this batting lineup.
But having an in-form opener is equally important. This will be the question SWD needs to answer going into the semi-final. Kyle Jacobs is handy with the ball too and has delivered crucial breakthroughs recently.
Sintu Majeza and Thomas Kaber are other key bowlers who can be relied on for consistent breakthroughs. While SWD also have a good variety in the bowling attack, these 3 are match-winner bowlers who can turn the game on its head.
South Western Districts Predicted Playing XI:
Yaseen Valli (c & wk), Kyle Jacobs, George Van Heerden, Heath Richards, Luke Beaufort, Tyrese Karelse, Thomas Kaber, Jarred Jardine, Liyabona Malife, Lifa Ntanzi, Sintu Majeza
South Western Districts Key Players From Previous Game Of CSA T20 Knock Out Competition, 2024
South Western Districts Actual Playing XI:
Yaseen Valli, George Van Heerden, Heath Richards, Luke Beaufort, Tyrese Karelse, Liabona Malife , Kyle Jacobs, Thomas Kaber, Sintu Majiza, Khwezi Gumede, Kelly Smuts
Weather Conditions
We expect cloudy skies in Pietermaritzburg on the match day with a high of 26 degrees Celsius. The pacers might get some movement through the air but it shouldn’t affect the pitch conditions a lot. There are predictions for rain during the weekend but there won’t be any rain interruption on the match day.
KZNIN vs SWD Pitch Report
It is a batting-friendly wicket where KwaZulu Natal Inland have scored 170 or more twice in the last 3 outings. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 matches at this venue is 172 runs. The team batting first in this match should aim for something around 185-190 to be in a winning position in the game.
Toss: To Bat
It is a high-scoring venue where teams batting first won all the 3 matches played here this season. KwaZulu Natal won 2 of these games and tied the last match that they lost in the Super over. South Western Districts have an in-form bowling attack and should back themselves to defend a total.
KZNIN vs SWD
Winning Prediction
KwaZulu Natal have played more games here and have a strong overall squad. However, Southern Western Districts are more consistent with their performances, particularly with the ball. As such they will have a slight edge in our match prediction and start as our favorites to win.
Southern Western Districts to win
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