The Jozi Stars will take on the Paarl Rocks at home in what will be the 26th match of the Mzansi Super League. The tournament is heading towards the business end and both sides are looking to rack up as many wins as possible. The Stars have home advantage to their side in this match. However, they have lost two out of the three matches played here. Although they made a shaky start to the tournament, they made a very good comeback thanks to their batsmen. The bowling unit has been disciplined too, despite not being the strongest in the tournament. They are currently placed third in the league table.
The Paarl Rocks, on the other hand, belong to the bottom three of the points table. Faf du Plesis and Tabraiz Shamsi's exploits resurrected their campaign a bit, but they need to continue the good work ahead. The one thing that is in favour of the rocks going into this match is that they are on a two match winning streak whereas the Stars are on a two match losing streak.
Weather and Pitch Conditions: Weather is expected to remain clear throughout the duration of the match. The pitch at Johannesburg is enjoyed by fast bowlers and batsmen equally owing to the bounce and carry through it offers and also because of its true nature.
Predicted XI:
Jozi Stars: Chris Gayle, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Dane Vilas (c/wk), Petrus van Biljon, Daniel Christian, Simon Harmer, Nono Pongolo, Kagiso
The Jozi Stars will take on the Paarl Rocks at home in what will be the 26th match of the Mzansi Super League. The tournament is heading towards the business end and both sides are looking to rack up as many wins as possible. The Stars have home advantage to their side in this match. However, they have lost two out of the three matches played here. Although they made a shaky start to the tournament, they made a very good comeback thanks to their batsmen. The bowling unit has been disciplined too, despite not being the strongest in the tournament. They are currently placed third in the league table.
The Paarl Rocks, on the other hand, belong to the bottom three of the points table. Faf du Plesis and Tabraiz Shamsi's exploits resurrected their campaign a bit, but they need to continue the good work ahead. The one thing that is in favour of the rocks going into this match is that they are on a two match winning streak whereas the Stars are on a two match losing streak.
Weather and Pitch Conditions: Weather is expected to remain clear throughout the duration of the match. The pitch at Johannesburg is enjoyed by fast bowlers and batsmen equally owing to the bounce and carry through it offers and also because of its true nature.
Predicted XI:
Jozi Stars: Chris Gayle, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Dane Vilas (c/wk), Petrus van Biljon, Daniel Christian, Simon Harmer, Nono Pongolo, Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks, Duanne Olivier
Paarl Rocks: Aiden Markram, Cameron Delport, Faf du Plessis (c), Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Mangaliso Mosehle (wk), Dwayne Bravo, David Wiese, Bjorn Fortuin, Dane Paterson, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tshepo Moreki
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-Keeper: Dane Vilas (9 Cr)
The Stars' skipper has been in very good form with the bat and has led his side from the front. The team can always rely on his responsible shoulders in case of a top-order collapse.
Batsman: Reeza Hendricks (9 Cr)
Hendricks is on fire at present and is expected to light up the Wanderers once again. He is leading the tournament's run getter's list.
All-Rounder: Dwayne Bravo (10 Cr)
Bravo is a vital cog of the Paarl Rocks. He can not only add crucial runs towards the end but is also a game-changer with the ball.
Bowler: Duanne Olivier (8.5 Cr)
Olivier is one of the leading wicket takers for the Stars and is also amongst the top-five wicket takers in the tournament.
