The Tshwane Spartans will travel to Johannesburg to take on the Jozi Stars as they keep their hopes of making it to the semi-finals alive. Momentum is on the side of the visitors who have won their last two matches comprehensively. The four match unbeaten streak of the hosts on the other hand was ended by the Paarl Rocks in the last match. Hence, they would look to bounce back from that in a bid to strengthen their position in the top half of the table.
The Spartans are now peaking at the right time. Even though they are placed second from bottom in the table, a string of victories can really boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages. The Stars, even though they are placed at second in the points table, shouldn't let complacency slip into their game.
Weather and Pitch conditions: Clear weather with little or no chance of rain. The pitch is suited for an average score of 160 runs across innings and hence should see a competitive match.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-Keeper: Gihahn Cloete (8.5 Cr)
Cloete is the League's sixth highest run getter and also Spartans' top scorer with 261 runs to his name in eight innings at an average of 32.62. Although his overall strike rate reads only 113.47, the other keeper in featuring in the match can't promise the same volume of runs as Cloete.
Batsman: Reeza Hendricks (9 Cr)
Hendricks is the second highest run getter in the tournament with 359
The Tshwane Spartans will travel to Johannesburg to take on the Jozi Stars as they keep their hopes of making it to the semi-finals alive. Momentum is on the side of the visitors who have won their last two matches comprehensively. The four match unbeaten streak of the hosts on the other hand was ended by the Paarl Rocks in the last match. Hence, they would look to bounce back from that in a bid to strengthen their position in the top half of the table.
The Spartans are now peaking at the right time. Even though they are placed second from bottom in the table, a string of victories can really boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages. The Stars, even though they are placed at second in the points table, shouldn't let complacency slip into their game.
Weather and Pitch conditions: Clear weather with little or no chance of rain. The pitch is suited for an average score of 160 runs across innings and hence should see a competitive match.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-Keeper: Gihahn Cloete (8.5 Cr)
Cloete is the League's sixth highest run getter and also Spartans' top scorer with 261 runs to his name in eight innings at an average of 32.62. Although his overall strike rate reads only 113.47, the other keeper in featuring in the match can't promise the same volume of runs as Cloete.
Batsman: Reeza Hendricks (9 Cr)
Hendricks is the second highest run getter in the tournament with 359 runs to his name in 7 innings at an average of 71.80. His runs include two centuries and two fifties as well with a best score of an unbeaten 108.
All-Rounder: Daniel Christian (9 Cr)
The Australian international has been one of the best all-rounders of the tournament with 144 runs with the bat and 7 wickets to his name in 9 matches. With a batting strike rate of 175.60 and bowling average of 27.00, he looks all good to set this match on fire once again.
Bowler: Duanne Olivier (8.5 Cr)
Olivier is the leading wicket taker in the tournament so far and has been a force to reckon with. He has taken 16 wickets in 7 matches so far at a nearly average of 12.62 and even more astonishing strike rate of 9.8. His economy of 7.71 is decent for a pacer too.
Captain: Daniel Christian
Vice-Captain: Reeza Hendricks
