Warriors v Cape Cobras Prediction

The previous match of the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, 2014-15 between Titans and Warriors ended as a scintillating tied one. Each team has played seven matches so far, the latter has won two, lost four, attained 11 points and holds the fifth position in the event. Cape Cobras grabbed their previous game vs. the giants, Lions, by a wide margin of 77 runs and enjoy the supreme position with 24 points after winning five and losing one while the other ended without any result. They will play their next match against Warriors and will anticipate another victory while the latter can give them hard time as well. Both teams might have the services of their key players who will be available after South Africa’s tour of Australia.

Players to watch

JJ Smuts and Simon Harmer scored 37 and 24 runs for Warriors vs. Titans in the last game while Craig Kieswetter, Colin Ingram and Christiaan Jonker are contributing useful runs for their team. Ayabulela Mbane, JJ Smuts, Rusty Theron and Basheeru-Deen Walters are competitive bowlers.

Dane Vilas powered 51 for Cape Cobras against Lions, Omphile Ramela, Richard Levi and Andrew Puttick have scored quite a few runs in the tournament. Kieron Pollard is exhibiting fine all-round performance whereas Dane Paterson, Ferisco Adams and Mthokozisi Shezi are bowling excellently.

Time & Venue

Friday, November 28, 2014 @ 16:00 GMT, 18:00 local at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth.

Weather

Heavy winds are expected with the temperatures around 15-21ᵒC.

Toss

Cape Cobras opted to bat first in their last game whereas Warriors love to field after winning the toss.

The Pitch

The wicket proved more to be on the batsmen’s favour in the previous match between Dolphins and Warriors on November 14, 2014.

Teams

Warriors – Colin Ingram (C), JJ Smuts, Craig Kieswetter, Christiaan Jonker, Yaseen Vallie, Rusty Theron, Simon Harmer, Ayabulela Gqamane, Sisanda Magala, Basheeru-Deen Walters, Lundi Mbane.

Cape Cobras – Justin Ontong (C), Richard Levi, Andrew Puttick, Omphile Ramela, Dane Vilas, Kieron Pollard, Sybrand Engelbrecht, George Linde, Ferisco Adams, Dane Paterson, Mthokozisi Shezi.

Prediction

Cape Cobras are favourites to win the encounter.