Probable XI –
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
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
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Kyle Verreynne
2. Andries Gous
3. T De Zorzi
4. Pite Van Biljon
5. Janneman Malan
6. George Linde(C)
7. Jacques Snyman(VC)
8. Ferisco Adams
9. Siyabonga Mahima
10. Corbin Bosch
11. Migael Pretorius
– George Linde looks safest captain pick as he’s batting at middle order and bowling full overs too.
– Taking punt on Snyman as VC considering his top order batting and a couple of overs with the bowl.
– Janneman Malan will be a must have pick considering his average of 25 & 16 with bat & ball respectively.
– Both Verreynne & Gous might give good points as they’re batting at top order and handling wk duties too.
– Going with pace heavy team as they have been lethal at this venue this season.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Andries Gous
2. Janneman Malan(VC)
3. T de Zorzi
4. Pite Van Biljon
5. George Linde(C)
6. Calvin Savage
7. Jacques Snyman
8. Ferisco Adams
9. Siyabonga Mahima
10. Corbin Bosch
11. Migael Pretorius
– Malan might be a good VC pick especially while batting first considering his recent good form during T20I series against PAK.
– Calvin Savage might prove to be a good punt as he’s bowling at least three overs & batting at 5-6 down.
– Expecting a couple of wickets from Bosch he’s getting to bowl in death overs.
Grand League Combination –
1. Kyle Verreynne
2. Janneman Malan
3. T de Zorzi
4. Farhan Behardien(VC)
5. George Linde
6. Jacques Snyman
7. Patrick Kruger
8. Ferisco Adams(C)
9. Siyabonga Mahima
10. Migael Pretorius
11. Alfred Mothoa
– Ferisco Adams might be a good captain pick in GL as he can score quick runs at 4-5 down and bowling 3-4 overs too.
– Farhan Behardien might play a good knock in this match as he’s failing to play one from the last two games.
– Expecting at least a decent knock from hard hitter Kruger during PPs.
– Mothoa can be a good GL pick considering his pace which might help him to take a couple of wickets at this surface.